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Carl Phillips Author Of Akira: A Warrior's Way

From Carl's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Poet Lover of pull ups Traveler Reader

Carl's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Carl Phillips Why Carl loves this book

My first favorite read of the year is an older book by one of my favourite writers, Seth Godin.

As with most of his work, in 'The Icarus Deception', Seth challenges us to think differently and constructively about the change we want to impact in the world.

I enjoyed this book so much I didn't want to finish it so took my time to dip in and out of it, as I read several other books in tandem.

Any and all of Seth's work is worth your time and energy, this book is gold.

By Seth Godin ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Icarus Deception as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

In The Icarus Deception, Seth Godin's most inspiring book, he challenges readers to find the courage to treat their work as a form of art

Everyone knows that Icarus's father made him wings and told him not to fly too close to the sun; he ignored the warning and plunged to his doom. The lesson: Play it safe. Listen to the experts. It was the perfect propaganda for the industrial economy. What boss wouldn't want employees to believe that obedience and conformity are the keys to success?

But we tend to forget that Icarus was also warned not to fly…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of The Way Forward

Carl Phillips Author Of Akira: A Warrior's Way

From Carl's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Poet Lover of pull ups Traveler Reader

Carl's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Carl Phillips Why Carl loves this book

I love Yung Pueblo's books and in 'The Way Forward' he returns to the poetic roots of his first two books (Inward and Clarity & Connection).

This is a beautiful and poignant book about mindfulness, spirituality, hope, and life. Most poems are short but the words on the page resonate with deep meaning. A wonderful read.

By Yung Pueblo ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Way Forward as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The #1 New York Times bestselling poet returns with his most ambitious collection yet. In this third and final installment of his poetic trilogy, Yung Pueblo expands upon favourite themes while guiding readers further, toward a life lived authentically, intuitively, and in harmony with others.

In these rapidly changing times, it is more important than ever to know ourselves well and fully, even and especially in the face of turmoil. The Way Forward encourages readers to connect more deeply to their intuition, using it to remain focused and grounded amidst a world in constant flux.

In his latest collection of…


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