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Best Books for Building a Better Life (My Shortlist)
A good life isn't built from hacks or breakthroughs. It's built from the ideas you keep returning to. These are the books that shaped how I think about health, wealth, and wisdom.
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100+ detailed notes with key takeaways from the best books I've read.
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Detailed notes, key takeaways, and favorite quotes from the books that shaped my thinking.
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