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A science-backed recipe for creating engagement, fulfillment, and achievement

We're stuck. Stuck to the couch. Stuck scrolling. Stuck at work. Stuck in worn-out paths of habitual action. Stuck in patterns and echo chambers of thought. Stuck in carefully curated lives where we've traded our agency for endless comforts that wrap…

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This book illustrates that leading, influencing, and living intentionally isn't exclusive to high achievers. It offers clear guidance on how anyone can enhance their willpower, curiosity, integrity, attention, and habits to lead a more purposeful life.

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The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.

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