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Areté

By: Brian Johnson, Phil Stutz - foreword
Narrated by: Brian Johnson
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“This book will change your life. And, if enough of us commit, it will change the world.” — Phil Stutz, MD, bestselling author of The Tools, featured in the Netflix documentary, Stutz

In Areté, Brian Johnson integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools to, as per the sub-title of the book, help you activate your Heroic potential and fulfill your destiny.

If you asked the ancient stoic philosophers how to live a good life, they’d answer you in a single word: Areté. We translate Areté as “virtue” or “excellence” but the word has a deeper meaning—something closer to being your best self moment to moment to moment.

Phil Stutz, MD, the author of The Tools, who was featured in the Netflix documentary called Stutz, wrote the foreword to the book.

He says: “What Brian has developed is much more than a bunch of coping mechanisms for the over-stressed modern person; although that would be an improvement for most of us. He’s developed a training program for the soul.

Commit to this training and you will gain the ability to transmute your biggest problems, your darkest days, into unstoppable courage, endless enthusiasm, and an unshakable faith in the future.

This book will change your life. And, if enough of us commit, it will change the world.”

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Distilled Wisdom and Vision

Brian’s repetition of actionable steps to live our best life with the admonition to do it now and again from moment to moment is inspiring me to actually do it.

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THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

But only if you take action. This book is a conglomeration of powerful lessons from historical thought leaders. With over 400 well constructed lessons, you now have the concrete formulas to move forward. These lessons are backed by scientific data, and not vague in how to start immediately working towards your life’s true calling. If you want to take control of your life and live your hero’s journey this is where to start!

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Done and Done

Had to buy the hard back it was so good. Inspire to get several others that are missing in my library.

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New favorite book of all time!

If you're a fan of ancient wisdom and/or self help books, this book has everything! it is a collection of distillations from some of the best and most important ancient and modern texts, put together in short digestible chapters that are written from such an integrated perspective, it's almost painfully good. If I had to pick a book for the rest of my years on a desert island, this is it. Nuf said, just get it. you're welcome in advance.

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To learn and grow, you must understand…

This book is filled with knowledge to help anyone willing, to understand how to live with ARETE’.

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every little chapter was interesting and I can apply to my life.

I liked all of it and can't think of anything I did not like. I highly recommend to everyone.

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very generalized

the bite size learnings are nice but the author only takes ideas from everyone and really only comes up with 3 or 4 new ideas. the last half is all about his app and how he can make more money from you. pretty petty

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An exceptional read.

The blending of ancient wisdom and modern day application, backed by science is riveting. Providing the perspectives of masters and children was brilliant.

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Just Great!

Brian does an amazing job delivering valuable information in small chunks. Loved every minute of it!

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Just amazing

Life transforming book. Distilles wisdom from various authors in a nice protocol to help transform your life

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