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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

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Take Ownership of Your Future Self

Executive Summary Your personality, skills, likes, and dislikes change over time — but that change isn’t out of your control. What can you do to become the version of yourself that you most want to be? Start by acknowledging the differences between your past, current, and future selves. Next, imagine your desired future self: Set goals that are as clear and specific as possible to maximize your chances of achieving

Amor Fati: The Power of Loving Fate

Amor fati, like all things fancy and full of meaning, is a Latin phrase. It means “love of fate,” or “to love one’s fate.” In a world where instant gratification is the default, it is a sobering reminder of the truth- that we are but a minor player on a giant stage, frolicking through life subject to the whims of fate. It is not merely a nihilistic reminder of what

How to Read a Book: The Ultimate Guide by Mortimer Adler

As part of our series on reading, this guide dives into how to read a book using the classical framework provided by Mortimer Adler. By the time you finish reading, you’ll have a framework for reading at different levels that you can apply right away. Let’s hit the books and explore the following: How We Learn To Read I bet you already know how to read a book. You were