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BOOK LIST

The book club is in the incubator. Let's be on the lookout for great reads related to topics we all love. Starting soon, we'll be breaking down a new book each month.

One of the best ways we can invest our time is in self-education. Below is a list of books I've found particularly inspirational or influential. Please note that these are affiliate links.

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Books About Business

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Show Your Work by Austin Kleon » Summary, Quotes, Questions & Actions

Show Your Work is an inspiring manifesto on that teaches you how to become “findable” as an entrepreneur or artist in the digital age through the process of self-discovery and becoming an online documentarian of what you do. It discusses creativity, sharing, oversharing and finding your voice in the digital age.
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The 4-Hour Workweek | Tim Ferriss

The 4-Hour Workweek was a game-changing book that created an entire new cohort of “lifestyle designers” who create muse businesses, travel the globe and spend more time doing what they love. The key is in setting clear financial goals, simplifying, automating and outsourcing. Tim Ferriss is a great example of someone doing what they love and chasing their passions.
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Linchpin | Seth Godin

Linchpins are those in a business or workplace who take it upon themselves to figure out what to do when there’s no rule book. They love the work they do, pour their best selves into every ounce of it, and in the process turn each day into a kind of art.
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Unscripted | MJ DeMarco

Unscripted is about waking up in the morning with no alarm clock, no boss, no bills, and no outside claims on your day’s time. It’s about pursuing entrepreneurship so your dreams become reality, versus living a scripted life of mindless video gaming, paychecks and living for the weekends.
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Blog Posts About Business

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Practical Flânerie

F*ck You Money: How to Calculate the Cost of Your Freedom

Ever feel like standing up, flipping off your boss and pulling a Jerry Maguire? Or firing all your pain-in-the-ass clients? You’ve probably heard of the concept of f*ck you money—the amount of money that would put you in a position to

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Blake Miner February 9, 2020
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Killer Quotes

33 Quotes About Taking Risks in Life That Will Open Your Mind

Reading quotes about taking risks in life from thinkers I respect helps reinforce my worldview. When setting out to create a life of your own design, others can will make you doubt yourself. They’ll urge you to play it safe,

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Blake Miner September 12, 2019
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Killer Quotes

75 Quotes About Options in Life to Illuminate Your Path

Ready to dive into some quotes about options in life? Every choice we make in life creates more options. Sometimes the options are clear, and sometimes they’re not. The thing that makes the most successful lifestyle designers is their mindset

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Flâneur Life Team September 2, 2019
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Killer Quotes

46 Galvanizing Quotes About Online Business Success

Quotes About Online Business Ideas Write down every single idea you have no matter how big or small. Richard Branson The best startups generally come from somebody needing to scratch an itch. Michael Arrington When you find an idea that

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Flâneur Life Team August 11, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

Freelancing vs Entrepreneurship: Where Should YOU Start?

Both freelancing and entrepreneurship can be great ways to start an online business. Early on, I quit my job to start freelancing so I could spend more time working on my website ideas. Once one of them took off, made

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Blake Miner August 10, 2019
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Online Business

How to Quit Your Job and Travel: 6 Easiest Pathways

The way we work has evolved. Offices are dying and remote teams are thriving. Workers are happier and more efficient, companies are leaner and cheaper to run. It’s a trend that’s only going to continue. If you’re sitting in an

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Blake Miner August 9, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

7 Best Scalable Online Business Models to Quit Your 9-5

During my travels, I’ve crossed paths with many remarkable people living unconventional lifestyles of freedom made possible by running scalable online business models. Doing business online means fewer startup costs and a lower barrier to entry. There’s a chance to

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Blake Miner August 8, 2019
Entrepreneurship

How I Made My First Dollar Online (My Story)

I know a measly dollar isn’t what gets you out of bed in the morning, but hear me out. Early on when starting a business project, it’s all too easy to get trapped in overanalysis—a mindless cycle of perfectionism and

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Blake Miner July 29, 2019
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Entrepreneurship

Chasing Money: The Hidden Costs Beyond Wealth

The quest for wealth is a universal theme. In every corner of the world, in bustling cities and quiet hamlets, we’re chasing money. It’s a race set against the backdrop of gleaming skyscrapers, with dollar signs lighting up our eyes

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Blake Miner April 30, 2019

Books About Travel & Lifestyle

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The 4-Hour Workweek | Tim Ferriss

The 4-Hour Workweek was a game-changing book that created an entire new cohort of “lifestyle designers” who create muse businesses, travel the globe and spend more time doing what they love. The key is in setting clear financial goals, simplifying, automating and outsourcing. Tim Ferriss is a great example of someone doing what they love and chasing their passions.
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Vagabonding | Rolf Potts

Vagabonding is an outlook on life that emphasizes pursuits of creativity and the search for your own true nature. It’s about taking time off from your day-to-day life to experience the world on your own terms. The book shows how anyone with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel.
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Walden | Henry David Thoreau

This iconic book has influenced generations of readers with an open mind, a love for nature, and a longing for simplicity and contemplation. Thoreau was an artist and philosopher who dedicated his life to preserving his freedom, living an unorthodox lifestyle and deriving his inspiration from nature.
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Blogs Posts About Travel & Lifestyle

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Killer Quotes

Flâneur Quotes: A Collection of Words Related to the Art of Flânerie

Ah yes, the flâneur. The connoisseur of the street. He began as a literary figure and thanks to many commentators over the years, has evolved into a practical life philosophy.  Here are some quotes and words related to the concept of

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Flâneur Life Team February 4, 2020
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Killer Quotes

37 Enchanting Quotes About Exploration

You know that sense of awe and excitement you feel when you’re setting out to do something new? When you’re embarking on an adventure, either physically or mentally? It’s that feeling of exhilaration that drives us to explore the world

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Flâneur Life Team September 5, 2019
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29 Killer Quotes About Life Direction: A Traveler’s Collection

You arrive at a crossroads. The path to your left looks worn and easy to travel. To your right, it’s rocky with overgrown thorns and tangled vines. But something inside you screams “adventure”. Which way do you turn? In life,

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Blake Miner September 3, 2019
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Walking

11 Famous Thinkers from History Who Were Habitual Walkers

Walking in solitude provides a chance to explore, quiet our minds, mull over ideas and conceive new concepts. The very act is a counter to the relentless pace of life in modern society where we’re overstimulated and bombarded with information,

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Blake Miner August 30, 2019
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Terminology

Flânerie Definition: What Does the Word Actually Mean?

I just realized that nowhere on this site is there a proper definition of flânerie, so here it is. As I’m able to live it more and more in my life, I’ll be better able to define it. For now,

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Blake Miner August 27, 2019
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World Travel

17 Eye-Opening Foreign Travel Words That Describe Wanderlust

Do you ever feel like you need a new word to describe your travel experience? Something that really captures the feeling of being in a new place, seeing amazing things and living life on the go? Well, you’re in luck.

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Blake Miner August 23, 2019
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Killer Quotes

37 Quotes About Walking That Wake Up the Wanderer in You

Wanderers, today let’s explore quotes about walking. Inside every one of us exists a desire to meander and explore. Our best ideas seem to come when we’re aimlessly strolling. It’s as if there’s an intangible connection between thinking and walking.

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Flâneur Life Team August 19, 2019
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Online Business

How to Quit Your Job and Travel: 6 Easiest Pathways

The way we work has evolved. Offices are dying and remote teams are thriving. Workers are happier and more efficient, companies are leaner and cheaper to run. It’s a trend that’s only going to continue. If you’re sitting in an

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Blake Miner August 9, 2019
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Digital Nomad

What is a Digital Nomad? (And How You Can Become One)

I’m not qualified to be a digital nomad. I have no idea what the qualifications are, but whatever they are, I definitely don’t have them. The good news? You don’t need them either. Nomadism is a lifestyle choice just as

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Blake Miner July 14, 2019

Books About Mindset

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Waking Up | Sam Harris

Waking Up is a book that’s part memoir and part exploration of the scientific underpinnings of spirituality. It combines contemplative wisdom and modern science to discuss the shortcomings of spiritual language, psychedelic experiences, the neurophysiology of consciousness, the pursuit of answers to life’s biggest questions, and a way of living accordingly.
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Antifragile | Nassim Taleb

In Antifragile, Taleb defines a category of things that not only gain from disorder but need it in order to survive and flourish—and we as humans are no different. A rational flâneur is someone revises his schedule as he acquires new information, while a tourist has everything pre-planned and void of randomness.
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A Guide to the Good Life | William B. Irving

This book presents the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, showing how it can still direct us toward a better, more joyful life here in the modern era. It discusses various Stoic techniques and insights and shows us how to put these to use and become better observers of our own lives.
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Essentialism | Greg McKeown

This book discusses practices for simplifying work and life to focus on what’s absolutely essential so you can get more of the important things done. Essentialism calls for mixing up your routines to avoid boredom and taking back your time so it’s not hijacked by other people’s agendas.
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In Praise of Slowness | Carl Honoré

In Praise of Slowness challenges the cult of speed perpetuated by modern culture, where we constantly live on on the edge of exhaustion. It encourages us to not be in such a rush and take back our time by slowing down the pace—living happier, healthier, and more productive lives as a result.
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Unscripted | MJ DeMarco

Unscripted is about waking up in the morning with no alarm clock, no boss, no bills, and no outside claims on your day’s time. It’s about pursuing entrepreneurship so your dreams become reality, versus living a scripted life of mindless video gaming, paychecks and living for the weekends.
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Walden | Henry David Thoreau

This iconic book has influenced generations of readers with an open mind, a love for nature, and a longing for simplicity and contemplation. Thoreau was an artist and philosopher who dedicated his life to preserving his freedom, living an unorthodox lifestyle and deriving his inspiration from nature.
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck | Mark Manson

In his no-BS guide, Mark Manson teaches us to stop trying to be “positive” all the time and gives a raw, non-sugarcoated dose of truth that is sorely lacking from books of this genre. Not giving a f**k is about figuring out what’s important to you and prioritizing experiences over money.
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Blog Posts About Mindset

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Killer Quotes

63 Inspirational Quotes About Goal Setting

If you have goals or dreams, big or small, this post is for you. I put together this collection quotes about goal setting when considering how a flâneur might approach the theme of goals. Since a flâneur is a purposely

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Flâneur Life Team November 12, 2024
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48 Quotes About Freedom That Will Leave You Unchained

I arrived at my new Airbnb in Medellin, Colombia to kick off a month of remote work. The birdcage decoration on the coffee table caught my eye straight away. As someone who has spent the past decade working to create

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Blake Miner November 11, 2024
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26 Quotes About Solitude to Inspire Tranquil Reflections

We all need our own time, and these quotes about solitude reflect that. Even the most social among us need time to ourselves, to reset and recharge. But in a world that’s constantly buzzing, where can you find peace and

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Flâneur Life Team March 31, 2020
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Walking the Turtle (Or Slowing Down But Moving Faster)

There I was, cruising along the slippery neighbourhood sidewalks of the Canadian small town suburbs, trying to avoid face-planting into a patch of black ice. Pulling me along was my freak on a leash, Ginger: an uber happy, hyperdetermined golden

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Blake Miner March 18, 2020
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Security vs Freedom: Choosing What Matters Most in Life

As Benjamin Franklin once famously said: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” The debate between security and freedom is certainly rampant in politics, but these values also influence

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Blake Miner March 4, 2020
Fuck you money
Practical Flânerie

F*ck You Money: How to Calculate the Cost of Your Freedom

Ever feel like standing up, flipping off your boss and pulling a Jerry Maguire? Or firing all your pain-in-the-ass clients? You’ve probably heard of the concept of f*ck you money—the amount of money that would put you in a position to

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Blake Miner February 9, 2020
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Killer Quotes

Flâneur Quotes: A Collection of Words Related to the Art of Flânerie

Ah yes, the flâneur. The connoisseur of the street. He began as a literary figure and thanks to many commentators over the years, has evolved into a practical life philosophy.  Here are some quotes and words related to the concept of

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Flâneur Life Team February 4, 2020
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Practical Flânerie

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Goals: What’s Pulling You Through Life?

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about goal setting and the different types of goals—especially since a flâneur is by definition without a set goal or aim. As a student, I spent time doing research on this topic and ultimately

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Blake Miner September 1, 2019
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Musings

The Infinite Versions of You (and Everyone Around You)

1. Different Versions of You  In the book “One, No One and One Hundred Thousand” (Original Italian: Uno, Nessuno e Centomila), the main character is struck with a sudden, haunting epiphany:  Inside the imagination of every person he comes across

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Blake Miner August 25, 2019
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Mind Expansion

Down the Rabbit Hole: 16 Movies That Make You Question Reality

Perception is subjective.  Everything we experience is reconstructed by our individual minds to create uniquely different versions of reality. We tell ourselves a story that dictates how we think, and over time, we become that story. If you’re going to

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Blake Miner August 16, 2019
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What is a Flâneur? An Evolving Guide to the Meaning and Philosophy

Our most valuable thoughts are often those that arise by chance at the moments we least expect them. There’s the brilliant business idea when you’re walking down the sidewalk, in no particular hurry to get where you’re going, merely taking

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Blake Miner August 2, 2019

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