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How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life
- An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness
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- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
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A forgotten book by one of history's greatest thinkers reveals the surprising connections between happiness, virtue, fame, and fortune. Adam Smith may have become the patron saint of capitalism after he penned his most famous work, The Wealth of Nations. But few people know that when it came to the behavior of individuals - the way we perceive ourselves, the way we treat others, and the decisions we make in pursuit of happiness - the Scottish philosopher had just as much to say. He developed his ideas on human nature in an epic, sprawling work titled The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Most economists have never read it, and for most of his life, Russ Roberts was no exception. But when he finally picked up the book by the founder of his field, he realized he’d stumbled upon what might be the greatest self-help book that almost no one has read. In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith’s forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith’s insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were 300 years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place? Smith’s unexpected answers, framed within the rich context of current events, literature, history, and pop culture, are at once profound, counterintuitive, and highly entertaining. By reinvigorating Smith’s neglected classic, Roberts provides us with an invaluable look at human behavior through the lens of one of history’s greatest minds.
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- On Missing Socks, Pickup Lines, and Other Existential Puzzles
- By: Dan Ariely
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
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Behavioral economist Dan Ariely revolutionized the way we think about ourselves, our minds, and our actions in his books Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty. Ariely applies this scientific analysis of the human condition in his "Ask Ariely" Q and A column in the Wall Street Journal, in which he responds to readers who write in with personal conundrums ranging from the serious to the curious.
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Not what I expected
- By Gordon on 05-30-15
By: Dan Ariely
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Bonds That Make Us Free
- Healing Our Relationships, Coming to Ourselves
- By: C. Terry Warner
- Narrated by: C. Terry Warner
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
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Bonds That Make Us Free is a groundbreaking book that suggests the remedy for our troubling emotions by addressing their root causes. You'll learn how, in ways we scarcely suspect, we are responsible for feelings like anger, envy, and insecurity that we have blamed on others. Even though we fear to admit this, it is good news. If we produce these emotions, it falls within our power to stop them. But we have to understand our part in them far better than we do, and that is what this remarkable book teaches.
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Helped save our marriage.
- By Kevin Gray on 02-15-19
By: C. Terry Warner
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Getting to Yes with Yourself
- (And Other Worthy Opponents)
- By: William Ury
- Narrated by: William Ury
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William Ury, co-author of the classic best seller on negotiation Getting to Yes, has taught tens of thousands of people from all walks of life - managers, salespeople, students, parents, lawyers, and diplomats - how to become better negotiators. Over the years, Ury has discovered that the greatest obstacle to successful agreements and satisfying relationships is not the other side, as difficult as they can be.
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WIN,WIN,WIN!
- By Leslie on 05-09-15
By: William Ury
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The Art of Living
- The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness
- By: Epictetus, Sharon Lebell - translator
- Narrated by: Richard Bolles
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Epictetus, one of the greatest of the ancient thinkers, believed that the primary mission of philosophy is to help ordinary people meet the challenges of daily life and deal with losses, disappointments, and grief. His prescription for the good life: master desires, perform one's duties, and learn to think clearly about oneself and the larger community. This recording includes an interview with philosopher Jacob Needleman on the significance of Epictetus' work.
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Atrocious reading of a vapid mistranslation
- By Joseph M. on 06-25-09
By: Epictetus, and others
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You Learn by Living
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- By: Eleanor Roosevelt
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
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One of the most beloved figures of the 20th century, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remains a role model for a life well lived. At the age of 76, Roosevelt penned this simple guide to living a fuller life. You Learn by Living is a powerful volume of enduring common sense ideas and heartfelt values. Offering her own philosophy on living, Eleanor takes listeners on a path to compassion, confidence, maturity, civic stewardship, and more. Her keys to a fulfilling life?
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Great advice
- By Jero on 09-10-20
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The Secret Knowledge
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- By: David Mamet
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
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For the past 30 years, David Mamet has been a controversial and defining force in theater and film, championing the most cherished liberal values along the way. In some of the great movies and plays of our time, his characters have explored the ethics of the business world, embodied the struggles of the oppressed, and faced the flaws of the capitalist system. But in recent years Mamet has had a change of heart.
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Mamet's Rubicon
- By Kirk on 08-13-11
By: David Mamet
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The Upside of Irrationality
- The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
- By: Dan Ariely
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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In his groundbreaking book Predictably Irrational, social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us into making unwise decisions. Now, in The Upside of Irrationality, he exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Focusing on our behaviors at work and in relationships, he offers new insights and eye-opening truths about what really motivates us on the job.
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Not as good as the first
- By Stephen on 06-20-10
By: Dan Ariely
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You Are Now Less Dumb
- How to Conquer Mob Mentality, How to Buy Happiness, and All the Other Ways to Outsmart Yourself
- By: David McRaney
- Narrated by: Don Hagen
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You Are Now Less Dumb is grounded in the idea that we all believe ourselves to be objective observers of reality - except we’re not. But that's okay, because our delusions keep us sane. Expanding on this premise, McRaney provides eye-opening analyses of 15 more ways we fool ourselves every day. This smart and highly entertaining audiobook will be wowing listeners for years to come.
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Not a lot of guidance
- By A. Yoshida on 02-08-14
By: David McRaney
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Buddhist Boot Camp
- By: Timber Hawkeye
- Narrated by: Timber Hawkeye
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Buddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation's short attention span. The chapters in this audiobook can be listened in any order, and are simple and easy to understand. Each story, inspirational quote, and teaching offers mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to. You don't need to be a Buddhist to find the Buddha's teachings motivational. As the Dalai Lama says, "Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are."
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Simply and profound
- By julieannmickel on 04-25-15
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Willful Blindness
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- By: Margaret Heffernan
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Margaret Heffernan argues that the biggest threats and dangers we face are the ones we don't see - not because they're secret or invisible, but because we're willfully blind. A distinguished businesswoman and writer, she examines the phenomenon and traces its imprint in our private and working lives, and within governments and organizations, and asks: What makes us prefer ignorance? What are we so afraid of? Why do some people see more than others? And how can we change?
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How Not to Be the Blind Leading the Blind
- By Cynthia on 06-29-13
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- B. Dobbins
- 07-31-15
full of insights
A great book about the ethics of Adam Smith. He had a number of great insights on the human condition and our desires to find meaning without hurting reach other.
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- Marie-louise
- 01-23-22
Interesting book
Well written and broken down. Efficient way to learn about this overlooked but still applicable book
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- richard
- 05-17-15
Great thought provoking book.
I liked the switch back and forth between the writings of smith and the illustrative vignettes from now. For a weighty subject it is superbly done.
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- Doost
- 06-03-17
Good reminder of common sense
a good reminder of common sense in business and living with humans. Good principles for steady learning and earning. not so good or quick results or scam artisrs.
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- Allan
- 07-03-16
This is not the Adam Smith you thought you knew - great book
This was a fantastic book to listen too. It focuses on Adam Smith's thoughts on moral philosophy rather then just straight economics. I particularly enjoyed the last chapter looking at the different roles different economic systems play in different roles - ie in family compared to the broader market - and how they compliment each other to make everyone better off in long run. Well worth a listen to.
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- Bryce D. Owens
- 05-26-15
Smith lives
I read wealth of nations 35 years ago. I should have read this one. Better late than never.
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- David
- 10-01-16
Historically relevant in modern times.
Solid narration keeps the subject interesting and lessons well organized. A great guide that is as relevant for us today, as it was when written.
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- Mark Glassen
- 10-16-19
Excellent
Loved it! Provides modern day examples of Smith's lesser known book. Adam Smith can change your life.
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- Calvin Strehl
- 12-09-22
Great contemporary summary of an an older text
Great contemporary summary of an an older text. The narrator is not super exciting but considering it’s about a book written over 200 years ago by an economist, it’s not too bad. I put on 1.5x speed to add a little excitement
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- Amazing Customer
- 03-31-15
Hard to distinguish Roberts from Smith in reading
The book is very good, but the otherwise solid performance has a near fatal flaw in that it's practically impossible to tell where Russ Roberts' text stops and the Adams passages begin (and vice versa.)
That said, the relevance of Smith's writings to the modern condition is incredible and this book provides a great condensation of Theory of Moral Sentiments.
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