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The Road to Character

How to Build a Life of Moral Depth

by David Brooks · 2015 · 320 pages

Howard Schultz
Howard Schultz
Andrew Huberman
Andrew Huberman
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Howard Schultz

Andrew Huberman

About This Book

Explores the shift from a culture of external success to one focused on inner character through biographical studies of historical figures. Brooks contrasts 'résumé virtues' with 'eulogy virtues' to advocate for a life rooted in humility and self-discipline.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophySelf-Improvement

Topics

CharacterEthicsHistoryHumilityLeadershipMoralitySelf Discipline

Book Details

Published

2015

Pages

320

Language

en

ISBN

9780812993257

Awards & Recognition

The Economist Best Books of the Year (2015)

Audiobook Available

12h 17m
Narrated by Arthur Morey and David Brooks

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