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The Second Mountain

The Quest for a Moral Life

by David Brooks · 2019 · 384 pages

Mark Manson
Mark Manson
Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Mark Manson

Ryan Holiday

About This Book

Brooks distinguishes between two phases of life: the first mountain, focused on individual success and ego, and the second mountain, defined by self-surrender and deep commitment to others. He examines four foundational commitments—vocation, marriage, philosophy or faith, and community—that lead to a life of lasting joy and moral purpose.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophySelf-Improvement

Topics

CommitmentCommunityMarriagePurposeSpiritualityVocation

Book Details

Published

2019

Pages

384

Language

en

ISBN

9780812993264

Audiobook Available

12h 58m
Narrated by Arthur Morey

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