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I read Awe by Dacher Keltner


The full title is Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life

To me, the book is summarized by these two quotes, particularly the second one:

It also merits considering what was not mentioned in stories of awe from around the world. Money didn't figure into awe, except in a couple of instances in which people had been cheated out of life savings. No one mentioned their laptop, Facebook, Apple Watch, or smartphone. Nor did anyone mention ccanonsumer pur-chases, like their new Nikes, Tesla, Gucci bag, or Montblane pen.


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In fact, it is hard to imagine a single thing you do that is better for your body and mind than finding awe outdoors.


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