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Your #1 thing right now is:​ Energy. 

When your energy is low or unstable, everything else takes more effort than it should.​ 
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Unlike generic AI summaries, these are hand-crafted by Brian Johnson. He has personally read and analyzed every single title to help you master the ideas and apply them in your life. Brian acts as your guide — highlighting the "Big Ideas" in each book and connecting the concepts across hundreds of different titles. He synthesizes the collective intelligence of the world's best books so you can learn something new every day.

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Why do busy CEOs, Professional Athletes, and Special Ops commanders use Philosopher’s Notes? Because they want Speed to Insight (Not A.I. summaries).

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  • 700+ Philosopher’s Notes (PDF/MP3/TV): ($699)
  • New Notes Added Monthly: (Priceless)
  • Focused Quests Including 101 Classes: ($1,450)
  • BONUS: Gift Membership for a Friend: ($2,149)

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