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The Power of Myth – Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers

The Power of Myth – Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers

Click to watch the videos Click to get the companion book, ebook or audiobook Episode 1: The Hero’s Adventure About Campbell, hero types, hero deeds, Jesus Christ, the Buddha, Krishna, movie heroes, Star Wars as a metaphor, an Iroquois story: the refusal of suitors, dragons, dreams and Jungian psychology, “follow your bliss,” consciousness in plants, Gaia, Chartres cathedral, spirituality vs. economics, emerging myths, “Earthrise” as a symbol. Long before medieval knights charged off to slay dragons, tales of heroic adventures were…

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Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography by Walter Isaacson

​Notes: – His adoption and why he though he was special being more clever than parents and getting upgraded more than one class ahead. “Religion was at its best when it emphasised spiritual experiences rather than received dogma.” – Getting into electronics from Hewlett, to meeting Wozniak, how they clicked, their pranks and the blue box that made it all happen. – His few long term obsessions – spirituality, vegetarian and extreme diets, dropping acid and music especially rock and…

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Mein Kampf – My Struggle by Adolf Hitler

Mein Kampf – My Struggle by Adolf Hitler

Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”) is a political manifesto written by Adolf Hitler. It was his only complete book and became the bible of National Socialism in the German Third Reich. It was published in two volumes, which dated 1925 and 1927.  Defies fathers vision for his future and goes his own way. Preferred knowing about history instead of just memorising names and dates. Loved reading and reflecting on what he read from books and pamphlets but also didn’t care much…

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Mega 90’s at Metro City (Dr. Alban, Technotronic, The Real McCoy & 2 Unlimited) 17 March 2017

Mega 90’s at Metro City (Dr. Alban, Technotronic, The Real McCoy & 2 Unlimited) 17 March 2017

First of all the important bit. I finally got to meet one of my first heroes, my favourite producers and musical obsession DR. ALBAN! Has to be one of my most memorable days. Now for the full story. My bro had gone to a previous Mega 90s event with other 90s starts like Haddaway, Corona, Blackbox etc. I just thought they were tribute acts so wasn’t too interested. Then find out it’s the real artists themselves! Oh well too late…

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Art of Non-Conformity (Audiobook) by Chris Guillebeau

Art of Non-Conformity (Audiobook) by Chris Guillebeau

Meh! It’s basically a light version of 4 Hour Work Week. Don’t get me wrong it’s got great info and maybe better to start with this one and then move on to 4 Hour Work Week. But since I read the latter before I just found it repetitive. And I’m definitely underselling this one which you will realise as you read the contents below. Few things that I did like/take from the book:– Being guru free – Charities exist to…

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Grandmothers of Korogocho – In a Dangerous Slum, She’s Empowering ‘Grandmothers’ to Fight Back

Grandmothers of Korogocho – In a Dangerous Slum, She’s Empowering ‘Grandmothers’ to Fight Back

Beatrice Nyariara lives in Korogocho, one of Nairobi’s most dangerous slums. She is helping women feel empowered to take back their community.➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase:The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic’s belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the…

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