Tag Archives: Harry Browne

The Daily Stoic: “There Is Always More Room to Maneuver Than You Think”

Posted on August 7, 2019 by admin

One of my favorite things about Harry Browne’s book How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World is how he repeatedly shows that we all have a myriad of options in our lives even if we don’t initially see them. … Continue reading →

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Direct Alternatives vs Indirect Alternatives

Posted on April 20, 2019 by admin

In How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World, Harry Browne talks about direct and indirect alternatives. Essentially, a direct alternative is something that is within your control, and an indirect alternative requires someone else’s involvement. Browne encourages readers of … Continue reading →

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Review of How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World

Posted on March 25, 2019 by admin

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World is a fantastic book written by the late Harry Browne. I had previously watched one or two videos in which Browne discusses some of his ideas about living life, but I had … Continue reading →

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Control

Posted on March 16, 2019 by admin

I’ve read several books on persuasion and they’ve helped me protect myself against unwanted influence from other people. I’m still not great at saying no, but I’m a lot better at it than I used to be. However, I’ve noticed … Continue reading →

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My Take on Freedom

Posted on February 24, 2019 by admin

In George Orwell’s chilling book 1984, the characters live under a totalitarian government called Big Brother. Big Brother watches everyone all the time, listens in on their conversations, and controls all the information they see. Beyond that, it doesn’t even … Continue reading →

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