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  • The Principles of Psychitecture
  • By: Ryan A. Bush
  • Narrated by: Steve Conley
  • Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)
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Summary

The Instant Cult Classic from the Creator of The Book of Self Mastery

A bold and fascinating dive into the nuts and bolts of psychological evolution, Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture is part philosophical manifesto, part practical self-development guide, all based on the teachings of legendary thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Lao Tzu, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Abraham Maslow. The ideas and techniques it offers are all integrated into a vital theory for helping individuals scale the heights of self-mastery and lead great lives.

This visionary guide argues that the mind can be compared to software, made up of many interwoven algorithms which were originally programmed by natural selection. Though most never learn to alter their default programming, it is possible to rewire cognitive biases, change ingrained habits, and transform emotional reactions. The process of psychitecture enables you to unplug from your own mind, identify its underlying patterns, and become the architect of your own enlightenment.

Simultaneously ancient and futuristic, Designing the Mind defies categorization, masterfully linking mindfulness to transhumanism, evolutionary psychology to Stoicism, and neuroscience to Buddhism. It frames the ideas of ancient sages as open-source code for the mind, putting forth a new, rational vision of spiritual enlightenment centered around gradual self-optimization.

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Critic reviews

"A fascinating framework." (Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization)

"It has already changed my life, and I know it will change others as well." (Aaron T. Perkins, executive leadership coach)

"Super intriguing." (Jason Silva, global keynote speaker and Emmy-nominated host of Brain Games

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A unique take on self improvement.

Forget the typical self-help books. This one is the real deal. Understanding and taking control of your mind through pyschitecture changes everything for the better. I found this to be better than the mental toughness approach to life. Master your mind and anything is possible. Here in this book are the strategies for mastering your mind. Also comes with further instructions for even more clarity. Highly recommended.

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Exceptionally well presented

This has been written in a broad but detailed way, touching on, and referencing a variety of the philosophical greats

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very useful

book is bringing up very interesting topics and teaching new techniques for meditation, found it very useful

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Really thoughtful

I would listen to this again (and again). I definitely recommend it. a mixture of stoicism, Terence McKenna and a hint of Derren Brown. my three favourite things

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