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A Philosopher’s Stone

Brenden Weber
Brenden Weber

Nov 11, 2021

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3 Life Insights I Wish I Knew Years Ago

None of them involve money

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Whenever I hit a pivot point in my life, I enjoy reflecting on the things that I wished I had learned years earlier. So here are a few of those lessons! I hope they help.

#1 Stop constantly reading new books, instead return to those that resonated

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Chaotically curious and tragically confused…welcome to my labyrinth. For my more personal stories… https://aphilosophersstone.substack.com/

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