Often, we believe that our ego defines who we are. However, it is merely a self-created image built on external factors such as our job, what others think, and always being right. But in reality, our authentic self is deeper, calm, and constantly aware.<ul><li> Key Points: The ego is built on past experiences, fears, and outside influences.</li><li>It is not a true reflection of our identity.</li><li>Our authentic self is deeper, calm, and constantly aware.</li></ul> Embrace your true self and don't let your ego define you!

The Illusion of the Ego

Ego: The Barrier to Self-Awareness<ul><li>Defines who we are based on societal standards</li><li>Leads to negative emotions like fear and envy</li><li>Causes conflict and misunderstandings</li></ul>Identifying Ego's Impact<ul><li>Pay attention to reactions to criticism</li><li>Question how much value you place on external validation</li><li>Reflect on how your ego affects your relationships</li></ul>

Discovering Ego's Impact

“The ego is the false self—born out of fear and defensiveness.”

A person living from their true self doesn’t react—they respond. They listen, reflect, and stay grounded in presence.Think of someone like the Dalai Lama: peaceful, present, and unshaken by praise or blame.

True Self Example

“Ego says: ‘Once everything falls into place, I’ll feel peace.’ Spirit says: ‘Find peace, and everything will fall into place.’'

- Practice mindfulness: Notice when ego takes over.- Embrace humility: You don't need to be right all the time.- Cultivate presence: Return to the now - ego lives in the past and future.

How to Move Beyond Ego

"Ego Isn’t You" is a gentle reminder that the voice in your head isn’t your true self. Beyond fear, pride, and control lies your deeper essence—calm, aware, and free from illusion.

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Philosophy

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Religion & Spirituality

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Personal Development

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Meditation

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Society, Arts & Culture

Ego Isn’t You: Discovering the True Self

Financial wealth is the most commonly pursued form of wealth. It includes money, assets, investments, and everything that can be quantified in monetary value. We're conditioned to chase it—from childhood dreams of being "rich" to adult stress over bills and salaries. Financial wealth offers security, options, and access. It's what pays your rent, fills your fridge, and powers your plans.


The key is this: use money as a tool, not a trophy. Let it serve your higher purpose—freedom, impact, creativity, or service—not just personal gain. Financial wealth is best when aligned with values.

1. Financial Wealth (Money)

Social wealth includes respect, reputation, followers, influence – your position in the eyes of others. It's seductive. Likes, awards, applause, admiration – they feed the ego and feel great in the moment. Status can open doors and build networks, but it's also fragile.Warning: Status often drives people into burnout, anxiety, or emotional emptiness. Real self-worth doesn't come from others – it comes from within.Practice: Ground your value in who you are, not in your title or image.

Social Wealth (Status)

Time wealth is the freedom to choose how you spend your hours. It's the luxury of doing what matters, when you want, with whom you choose. It's not just about having free time—it’s about ownership over your time.
Truth: Freedom is the new luxury. Time wealth gives you the room to think, create, rest, connect, and live deliberately.
Tip: Protect your calendar like your bank account. Say no more often. Design a life that feels like yours.

Time Wealth (Freedom)

Physical wealth includes energy, strength, mobility, immunity, and longevity. Taking care of our health is crucial for a fulfilling life - without it, everything else is meaningless.In our fast-paced world, we often prioritize success over our health. But what use is money or status if we're too sick or tired to enjoy it? Neglecting our well-being can lead to diseases, fatigue, and burnout, hindering our dreams.Reminder: Just like a car needs regular maintenance, our body is our vehicle through life. Don't take it for granted. Make time to take care of it.

Physical Wealth (Health)

Practice:Commit to moving your body every day.﻿Get enough sleep.﻿Eat mindfully.﻿Unplug from technology.﻿Prioritize joy.﻿These small steps have a big impact on your physical wealth.

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The four types of wealth everyone must have.

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Habits

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Time Management

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Human Resources

The Four Types of Wealth

Endurance isn’t just physical—it’s the mental stamina to stay with a task until it’s done. In business, this takes the form of focus, the power to persist through complexity, distractions, and setbacks.

Endurance & Focus

Success doesn’t demand doing everything at once—it demands doing one thing well at a time, then shifting. Think like a mother duck: guide each task (duckling) one by one, keeping all in motion, none forgotten.

Multitasking ≠ Losing Focus

Endurance in business is built by: - Prioritizing what matters most ﻿- Giving brief but quality focus ﻿- Moving tasks along steadily ﻿- Returning to each as needed﻿

Mini-Takeaway

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”

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Entrepreneurship

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Business

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Creativity

The Way Of Billionaire–Part Two: Endurance & Focus

If you don’t truly believe you can have it, you push it away energetically. The universe mirrors your certainty—or your lack of it.

1. Doubt and disbelief

Clinging too tightly to how or when things happen causes resistance. Letting go creates space for flow.

2. Attachment to outcome

Thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “It never works for me” signal low self-worth—blocking abundance.

3. Negative self-talk

Sometimes you unconsciously fear what you want. Ask yourself: “Am I ready to receive it fully?”

4. Fear of change or success

Old emotional pain can shape limiting beliefs. Inner healing clears the way for aligned receiving.

5. Unhealed past wounds

If your vision is vague, the energy is scattered. Clarity gives the universe a clear instruction.

6. Lack of clarity

Manifestation isn’t only wishing—it’s co-creation. Inspired action in alignment with your intention is key.

7. Inaction or misaligned effort

These are seven common blocks to manifesting one's desire. Eliminate them and achieve whatever you want.

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Mindfulness

The Seven Common Blocks To Manifestation

It's easy to become consumed by our job titles, social status, and past experiences. However, it's important to take a step back and ask ourselves: who are we truly, beyond these roles and labels?To discover our true identity, we must reflect on our values, beliefs, and passions. Let go of societal expectations and focus on what makes us unique. Remember, you are more than just a job or label. Embrace your true self.

Discover Your True Identity Beyond Social Roles

Growth requires surrender. Accept not having all the answers. Clarity often follows confusion. - Surrendering to the unknown can lead to growth- Clarity may come after accepting uncertainty.

Let Go of Certainty

Learn to recognize your ego's voice and be aware of its grip. Your ego is defensive, afraid, and controlling, but instead of fighting it, observe it.By bringing attention to your ego's behavior, you can weaken its hold on you. Don't let your ego be a mask that prevents you from living an authentic life.<ul><li>Observe your ego's voice: defensive, afraid, controlling</li><li>Awareness weakens its grip</li><li>Don't fight it</li><li>Don't let it be a mask that hides your true self</li></ul>

Ego Isn't the Enemy—It's the Mask

Key Concept: Embracing our emotions is crucial for personal growth and healing. The importance of feeling our emotions: <ul><li>All emotions, whether pain, grief, or joy, are part of our personal journey.</li><li>Suppressing our emotions can lead to unhealthy manifestations and hinder our life experiences.</li><li>By allowing ourselves to feel, we can understand and process our emotions, leading to personal growth and healing.</li></ul>So, embrace your emotions and let them guide you on your journey towards self-discovery.

Feel What You’ve Avoided

Spend 10 minutes in silence. Listen—not just outside, but inside.Intuition often whispers.

Practice Deep Listening

Do you ever feel like things happen for a reason? Coincidences aren't always random! Start noticing the synchronicities in your life. Write down what feels like a sign<ul><li>Pay attention to patterns or repetition in your life they often hold meaning</li><li>Trust your intuition it's your inner guide</li></ul>

Life's Hidden Threads: Signs

Bring your real self to conversations today. Be truthful, engaged, and vulnerable. Genuine connections bring a deeper understanding.Use your true thoughts, feelings, and experiences to connect with others. Honesty, presence, and vulnerability create meaningful connections. Authentic connection leads to a more profound awakening.

Connect Authentically

This week, the journey turns inward. Illusions begin to fade—ego, fear, and false identity are questioned. You may feel uncertain, but that’s the point: your old lens is breaking.

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Mental Health

Spiritual Awakening Part Two

In business, vision isn’t just strategy—it’s survival. Like our ancestors relied on eyesight, we must train our inner sight: to visualize, believe, and move with purpose toward success.

It All Starts With Vision

Just as eyesight helped humans survive, vision in business helps you thrive. It's your ability to see possibility and direction before it exists. Having a clear vision is crucial for success in business. With vision, you are able to see and create opportunities that don't yet exist.

Vision: Your Inner Survival Tool

Seeing success in your mind is not just a fantasy, it's a strategy that can be used by athletes and anyone looking to achieve their goals. By visualizing success daily, you can train your mind to focus on what you want and keep your momentum going.Key Strategies:<ul><li>Use visualization daily to rewire your focus</li><li>Believe that success is attainable</li><li>Keep momentum by envisioning achieving your goals</li></ul>

Visualization for Success

This isn't daydreaming. It's mental planning.Take 5 minutes daily to picture your goals clearly - what you want and how to get it.Here's how to do it:<ul><li>Close your eyes and envision your future self.</li><li>Think about what you want to achieve.</li><li>Visualize yourself taking action to reach your goals.</li><li>Set a reminder to do this every day.</li></ul>Let's make those dreams a reality!

Dream, But with Intention

According to Henry Ford, our beliefs play a critical role in achieving success or failure. Whether you believe in yourself or not, you're right. Believing in your vision can strengthen your belief and lead to positive outcomes.<ul><li>Belief shapes results.</li><li>Vision strengthens belief.</li></ul>

Henry Ford's Quote On Belief

If you don’t invest energy in your vision, you’ll end up working for someone who did. Make your imagination your daily business partner.Invest in your visionDon't work for someone else's dream

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJPVTB39">Do you want find the secret of building wealth? Then this is your boo</a>k just click it.See you in next part.

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The Way Of Billionaire: Part One

Key concept: Wealth is not something reserved for the privileged; anyone has the opportunity to create it.Starting a business may seem risky, but for those who are wealthy, it is a way to generate large amounts of money. In fact, they see it as an excellent opportunity to have control over their income and the potential for growth.How the wealthy see entrepreneurship:<ul><li>Calculated risks = control and scalability</li><li>Embrace of risks</li></ul>Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to take calculated risks in your business ventures; it could lead to significant success and wealth!

Wealth Is a Right, Not a Privilege

Achieving financial success requires a different mindset. For most, this involves building a source of consistent, high-paying income. However, for the wealthy, it involves taking calculated risks and starting a business.Why?<ul><li>Entrepreneurship allows you to be in control of your income.</li><li>It offers the potential for scalability.</li></ul>So don't be afraid to start a business. It could be the key to achieving wealth and financial freedom.

Entrepreneurship: A Path to Wealth

Why Wealthy People Build Strong Networks:<ul><li>Opportunities come from connections</li><li>Collaborating leads to innovation</li><li>Resources multiply with a network</li><li>Speed up financial growth</li></ul>How to Strengthen Your Network:<ul><li>Attend events and conferences in your industry</li><li>Make a genuine effort to get to know people</li><li>Follow up with connections and keep in touch</li><li>Offer your expertise to others</li></ul>

Leveraging Networks for Growth

Money can represent freedom for the wealthy. It allows them to live life according to their own desires. On the other hand, most people see money as an avenue to an end or as a cause of anxiety.How the wealthy and average person view money:<ul><li>Wealthy: money is freedom and control</li><li>Average person: money is a tool or a source of stress</li></ul>

Money as Freedom

The pursuit of knowledge is key to financial success. Those who are well-off invest in ongoing education for financial understanding, adaptation to market changes, and discovery of new ventures.Key points:<ul><li>Lifelong learning leads to a greater understanding of finances.</li><li>Change is inevitable, so continuous self-improvement is necessary to adapt.</li><li>Growth mindset allows for seizing new opportunities.</li></ul>

Continuous Self-Improvement

What is Abundance?The belief that there is always enough of everything, we just have to find it.How does it relate to success?<ul><li>Abundance mindset: Unlimited opportunities for growth and success, encourages bold actions.</li><li>Scarcity mindset: Limits and restrictions, fear of taking risks.</li></ul>Embracing Abundance leads to:<ol><li>Confidence in actions and decisions.</li><li>Increased opportunities for success.</li><li>Always looking for and finding ways to achieve goals.</li></ol>

Embracing Abundance

The success of the wealthy is not merely achieved by time invested, but rather by creating value through problem-solving and satisfying needs.Value creation is key to generating income beyond limited time constraints. The wealthy prioritize this method, rather than equating time spent with earning. They focus on solving problems and meeting needs instead.

Value Creation Over Time Investment

The wealthy make smart money choices because they don't let emotions drive their decisions. They stay rational, even when the economy takes a hit. Here's why emotional detachment is key to financial success:<ul><li>Objective decisions: The rich don't let emotions cloud their judgement when it comes to managing money </li><li>Better financial choices: Emotional detachment leads to rational, well-informed financial decisions that can increase wealth in the long run </li><li>Resilience during economic fluctuations: By staying calm and objective, the rich are better equipped to weather economic ups and downs </li></ul>

The Power of Emotional Detachment from Money

“The world class sees money as a positive tool that can create freedom and opportunity, while the middle class sees it as a necessary evil.”

Steve Siebold's "How Rich People Think" delves into the contrasting mindsets between the wealthy and the middle class. Drawing from over 1,200 interviews with millionaires and billionaires, Siebold emphasizes that wealth is more about mindset than mechanics.

Dive into the mindset of the wealthiest individuals with this short, one-hour read, offering a revealing look into the distinctive thinking patterns and habits that set the affluent apart.The book is not just about accumulating wealth, but also about understanding the philosophy of the rich toward money. It covers critical concepts such as risk-taking, investment strategies, wealth creation, and the mindset necessary to maintain and grow wealth.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur seeking financial freedom or someone interested in understanding the psychology of wealth, How Rich People Think Condensed Edition serves as an enlightening guide.Key Features:<ul><li>Insightful Exploration: Offers a revealing look into the distinctive thinking patterns and habits of the wealthy.</li><li>Practical Principles: Details the practical principles and strategies employed by financially successful individuals.</li><li>Broad Spectrum: Covers a broad spectrum of topics including risk-taking, investment strategies, wealth creation, and wealth maintenance.</li><li>Psychology of Wealth: Helps readers understand the philosophy of the rich toward money.</li><li>Empowerment: Equips readers with the knowledge and tools to pursue financial success.</li></ul>

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Books

Steve Siebold

How Rich People Think: Condensed Edition

Western thought often centers on the individual—“I think, therefore I am.” In contrast, Eastern traditions like Buddhism challenge the idea of a fixed self, teaching that identity is fluid, conditioned, and ultimately illusory.

Self vs. No-Self

Western philosophy values logic, categorization, and structured reasoning. Eastern philosophy leans on harmony, intuition, and accepting paradox—like the Tao that can’t be named or Zen’s koans that defy logic.

Logic vs. Harmony

Western traditions often divide mind/body or spirit/matter. Eastern views, such as Advaita Vedanta or Taoism, emphasize unity—everything is connected, and separateness is illusion.

Dualism vs. Oneness

Western ethics frequently rely on rules and duties (e.g., Kantian ethics). Eastern ethics focus more on cultivating inner virtue and alignment with natural flow—non-harm (ahimsa), compassion, mindfulness.

Rule-Based vs. Virtue-Based Ethics

In the West, life’s purpose often involves achievement, personal meaning, or salvation. In the East, it’s liberation—freedom from suffering, ego, and illusion, realized through awareness and detachment.

Goal of Life

Western philosophy seeks clarity through precise language. Eastern traditions often point beyond words—like Zen’s silent transmission or Lao Tzu’s teaching that “The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao.”

Language vs. Silence

Understanding both Eastern and Western philosophies offers powerful advantages:1. Balanced Thinking - Logic (West) and Intuition (East) together create wiser, more holistic decisions.2. Deeper Self-Awareness - The West explores identity; the East questions it - leading to a fuller inner understanding.3. Emotional Intelligence - Eastern mindfulness and Western psychology combine to boost self-regulation and empathy.4. Cultural Insight - Helps you appreciate global perspectives and communicate more effectively across worldviews.

Why You Need to Understand the Two Philosophies?

5. Life Flexibility - Western action-driven goals and Eastern acceptance of flow create resilience in both change and challenge.

“He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know.”

Eastern and Western philosophies offer two unique ways to understand life, self, and the universe. While the West focuses on logic, individuality, and rules, the East emphasizes harmony, unity, and inner awakening. Exploring their differences reveals deep insights into how we think and live.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

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History

East vs. West: The Two Ways of Seeing Life

A spiritual awakening is a transformative process of heightened awareness and a shift in one's worldview.It can lead to a deeper connection to oneself, others, and the universe, resulting in a renewed sense of purpose, empathy, and a desire for meaningful connections.Spiritual awakening is a shift in consciousness—where you begin to see beyond your ego, roles, and societal labels. It’s the inner realization that you are not just your name, job, or thoughts, but awareness itself. It often starts with a deep sense that “something’s missing,” followed by a longing for truth, peace, or connection.

What Is Spiritual Awakening?

This awakening disrupts your old worldview and invites you to explore life through intuition, presence, and inner knowing—not just logic or belief.

The ego is your psychological mask—built from fear, control, and past experiences. As you awaken, the ego feels threatened because its identity is based on separation, not wholeness. That’s why awakening can feel like an identity crisis. The ego will resist through fear, doubt, comparison, and attachment to comfort. Recognizing this resistance as a natural part of the journey is key. Don’t fight the ego—observe it. Let awareness become your guide.

The Ego Resists Change

This is a spiritual low point, often triggered by loss, emptiness, or disillusionment. It’s not depression, though it may feel like it—it’s the collapse of meaning. What used to fulfill you no longer does. The “old you” dies slowly, painfully, to make space for clarity and deeper truth. It’s the part of awakening where you’re stripped down so you can rebuild from truth rather than fear or illusion.

The Dark Night of the Soul

Religion often provides structure, belief, and community. Awakening, however, is personal and experiential—it transcends belief. You can awaken within a religious path or outside one. Awakening isn’t about subscribing to a dogma; it’s about direct connection to awareness, truth, and presence. Many people outgrow rigid systems in their awakening journey, while others reinterpret their faith through a more expansive lens.

Awakening vs Religion

Stillness is how awakening deepens. Take 5–10 minutes daily to sit in silence—no phone, no music, no agenda. Watch your breath. Let thoughts pass without judgment. This practice retrains your mind to observe rather than react. Over time, this stillness creates space between thought and awareness—allowing clarity, intuition, and inner peace to arise naturally. It’s not about stopping thoughts; it’s about

Practice Stillness

Ask yourself: “Who am I beyond my name, fears, and roles?”Journaling helps externalize the inner shift. As you write, don’t edit. Let your subconscious speak. Be honest. What beliefs no longer resonate? What feels untrue, outdated, or externally imposed? These insights help you see what’s falling away—and what’s being born within.

Journal Prompt

“You are the sky. Everything else—it’s just the weather.”

Spiritual awakening is a four-week journey of remembering who you truly are beneath ego and fear. It’s a return to inner truth, clarity, and presence—through reflection, stillness, and conscious awareness. Not becoming new, but uncovering the real you. This is part one of four.

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Science & Nature

Spiritual Awakening Part One (1/4)

Our thoughts are powerful they can shape our reality and how we view ourselves and the world around us. What we repeatedly think and tell ourselves can have a profound effect on our subconscious mind, whether it's positive or negative. So be mindful of your thoughts and make an effort to think positively for a better, healthier subconscious Remember:<ul><li>What you think, you become</li><li>Choose your thoughts wisely</li><li>Guard your mind against negativity</li><li>You have the power to shape your reality</li></ul>

The subconscious never sleeps

To achieve your goals, visualize success daily. By imagining yourself succeeding, your brain will believe it's already happening.Tips to effectively use visualization:<ul><li>Create a clear image in your mind</li><li>Engage all your senses</li><li>Use positive self-talk</li><li>Repeat the process regularly</li></ul>

Mental images become reality

Believe in what you want, not what you fear. Faith imprints powerful truths on the subconscious.Having faith means having confidence and trust in something or someone, even when you can't see the outcome. It's about believing in yourself and your abilities, and not letting fear control your thoughts and actions.With faith, we can overcome our fears and achieve our goals. It gives us strength and empowers us to take risks and grow. Don't let fear hold you back, believe in yourself and your dreams.

Faith over fear

Speak positively and affirm that your desires have come true.Let your mind guide your actions as you speak with confidence and belief in your manifestation."I believe in myself and my ability to manifest my desires."Speak as if it's already yours and the universe will align to make it a reality.Positive affirmations attract positive results, so keep speaking words of abundance and success.

Use affirmations wisely

Forgiveness frees the mind.Letting go of anger and guilt can bring healing and growth.<ul><li>Holding onto anger or guilt blocks the flow of thoughts and feelings in the mind.</li><li>By forgiving others and ourselves, we can release these negative emotions and open ourselves up to healing and growth.</li></ul>

Forgiveness A Pathway to Healing and Growth

A healthy mind leads to a healthy body. Our thoughts and emotions affect our physical well-being. Your subconscious mind plays a crucial role in healing your body. Here's why:<ol><li>When we think positive thoughts, our subconscious mind helps release endorphins, which boost our mood and improve overall health.</li><li>A peaceful mind reduces stress, which helps our immune system fight against diseases.</li><li>Believing in your body's ability to heal itself can accelerate the healing process.</li></ol>Remember, a healthy mind starts with positive thoughts. Let your subconscious mind do its magic o help heal your body.

Health and the Subconscious Mind

Wealth is a mindset - Think rich thoughts - Reject poverty thinking - Prosperity begins in the mind long before it shows outsideHaving a wealthy mindset means thinking positively about wealth and abundance. By rejecting thoughts of poverty, abundance can manifest in your life. Remember, your success starts in your own mind.

Wealth Mindset

Practice makes perfect! Consistently affirm and visualize to reprogram your beliefs and build confidence. Repetition changes the way you think and boosts your motivation and success rate. It may be challenging at first, but over time, it becomes effortless and transformative.

Repetition is key

“As you sow in your subconscious mind, so shall you reap in your body and environment.”

Your subconscious is always listening. Joseph Murphy teaches how your thoughts, beliefs, and inner dialogue shape your health, wealth, and destiny—whether you're aware of it or not.

In The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Dr. Joseph Murphy gives you the tools you will need to unlock the awesome powers of your subconscious mind. You can improve your relationships, your finances, your physical well-being. Once you learn how to use this unbelievably powerful force there is nothing you will not be able to accomplish. Join the millions of people who have already unlocked the power of their subconscious minds. I urge you to study this book and apply the techniques outlined therein; and as you do, I feel absolutely convinced that you will lay hold of a miracle-working power that will lift you up from confusion, misery, melancholy, and failure, and guide you to your true place, solve your difficulties, sever you from emotional and physical bondage, and place you on the royal road to freedom, happiness, and peace of mind.- Dr. Joseph Murphy

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Motivation & Inspiration

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Problem Solving

Joseph Denis Murphy was an Irish author and New Thought minister, ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science.

Ego Isn’t You: Discovering the True Self

The Four Types of Wealth

The Way Of Billionaire–Part Two: Endurance & Focus

The Seven Common Blocks To Manifestation

Spiritual Awakening Part Two

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