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Helping gain insight and clarity on that ever elusive subject: yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s not as easy as it seems to really understand oneself. Who we are, what we want, how we feel and why we react the way we do. Not knowing yourself well enough can cause us to make terrible decisions; getting into the wrong relationship, picking an unsatisfactory job. 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Maybe it’s about eating food from producers who are proud of its provenance or building spaces into cities that respect older residents and value younger ones. Monocle's editors have brought all this together in one simple book – so how about taking a few moments away from the crush to flick through the pages? 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Within these pages you'll find around \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10 different themes, over 50 photogaphs, 30 illustrations, 8 lists, 6 recipes, 4 diary entries and hundreds of ideas around business, creativity, resilience and wellbeing that might just change your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEdited by founder and publisher, Miranda West, and organised around 10 themed sections, The Book of Do features wisdom and advice from leading experts – including bestselling authors David Hieatt, Robert Poynton and Bobette Buster – on how to live a more creative and sustainable life, work smarter, or even change direction. 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Collaborating with a variety of different entrepreneurs, artists, doers, makers and thinkers, the Do Book series explores a wide variety of different topics. Have you ever thought of making jam or sourdough, perhaps developing a green finger or two, or start your own business? Do B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eooks got you covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach book is written by a speaker from the Do Lectures, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean annual event held in west Wales, drawing on the practical experiences and research of each individual author. Their book is personal to them, while still being relatable and inspiring for its readers. The idea is a simple one: people who Do things can inspire the rest of us to go and Do amazing things too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThumbs up from us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Do Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46695999799619,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/BOOK-OF-DO-A-MANUAL-FOR-LIVING.jpg?v=1695986879"},{"product_id":"the-do-book-company-do-hope-by-gail-muller","title":"Do Hope by Gail Muller","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhile being faced with devastating global news headlines, social media and our own personal challenges, we feel the need for hope more than ever. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Do Hope, Gail Muller shares her own story of survival and what she has learnt: that hope is not just a platitude, it is a powerful and energising catalyst towards better days. A light in the dark. But sometimes hope can fade — and if that happens, how do we get it back? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor those times when we feel adrift, challenged or face adversity, \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDo Hope will help us keep the flame of hope alive, build resilience, perseverance and appreciate how helping others can uplift you too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Misc Store we carry a range of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop The Do Book Company at Misc Store Amsterdam\" href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/collections\/the-do-book-company\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDo Books\u003c\/a\u003e, exploring a wide variety of topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12 x 17,8 cm\u003cbr\u003ePrinted on FSC certified paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePublished by The Do Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Do Book Company x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Misc Store we encourage The Do Book Company's mission: getting people to Do more. Collaborating with a variety of different entrepreneurs, artists, doers, makers and thinkers, the Do Book series explores a wide variety of different topics. Have you ever thought of making jam or sourdough, perhaps developing a green finger or two, or start your own business? Do B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eooks got you covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach book is written by a speaker from the Do Lectures, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean annual event held in west Wales, drawing on the practical experiences and research of each individual author. Their book is personal to them, while still being relatable and inspiring for its readers. The idea is a simple one: people who Do things can inspire the rest of us to go and Do amazing things too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThumbs up from us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Do Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47303651852611,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/DO-HOPE-NEVER-GIVE-UP-GAIL-MULLER.jpg?v=1697722847"},{"product_id":"the-do-book-company-do-conversation-by-robert-poynton","title":"Do Conversation by Robert Poynton","description":"\u003cp\u003eConversation is about more than communication. It’s how we connect with each other and make sense of the world; it’s an essential part of being human. So why do some flow, while others are stilted and awkward? Can we make difficult conversations easier?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Do Conversation, Robert Poynton explores the \u003cspan\u003e‘\u003c\/span\u003eeveryday miracle\u003cspan\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e that leads to new ideas and deeper relationships. He offers simple ways to improve our natural ability so that we overcome any anxiety, converse more skilfully and have more meaningful interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best conversations aren’t planned or one-sided; they are highly responsive, improvised exchanges. Let’s keep talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Misc Store we carry a range of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop The Do Book Company at Misc Store Amsterdam\" href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/collections\/the-do-book-company\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDo Books\u003c\/a\u003e, exploring a wide variety of topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12 x 17,8 cm\u003cbr\u003ePrinted on FSC certified paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePublished by The Do Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Do Book Company x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Misc Store we encourage The Do Book Company's mission: getting people to Do more. Collaborating with a variety of different entrepreneurs, artists, doers, makers and thinkers, the Do Book series explores a wide variety of different topics. Have you ever thought of making jam or sourdough, perhaps developing a green finger or two, or start your own business? Do B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eooks got you covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach book is written by a speaker from the Do Lectures, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean annual event held in west Wales, drawing on the practical experiences and research of each individual author. Their book is personal to them, while still being relatable and inspiring for its readers. The idea is a simple one: people who Do things can inspire the rest of us to go and Do amazing things too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThumbs up from us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Do Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48200384414019,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/The-Do-Book-Company-Do-Conversation-Robert-Poynton.jpg?v=1713192523"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-life-simplicity-cards","title":"Simplicity Cards","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimplicity Cards by The School of Life is a card game of 52 questions that helps us asses where our true focus should lie. The cards let us ask ourselves look at our careers, our relationships, our family lives, and our ambitions more broadly. In a few easy steps, the cards help us prioritise and sift – and, with gentle humour, guide us to the simpler lives we long for and deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions to the Simplicity Cards:\u003cbr\u003e1. These cards are designed to be used either on your own or with a group of friends. You might use them as journal prompts or as topics to chat about over (a simple) drink or dinner.\u003cbr\u003e2. The emphasis is repeatedly on discovering what can be given up without too much loss – once we learn what is necessary to our flourishing. The principle is: the more we know what we really need, the less we are going to badly want; the more we understand ourselves, the less we will crave without focus. Over-abundance is the result of psychological confusion; simplicity is the fruit of accurate self-knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e3. Once you have learnt the essentials from these cards, give them away to someone who may need them more than you do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCounts 52 cards\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 9,1 x 6,7 x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for adults\u003cbr\u003ePlayed alone or with others\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. At its core, it is a set of strategies for finding meaning in the modern world — so that we can appreciate small pleasures and the things that might go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48872015790403,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/TheSchoolOfLifeSimplicityCards-1.jpg?v=1720098330"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-life-stoicism-cards","title":"Stoicism Cards","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStoicism Cards by The School of Life features a set of 50 cards, designed to introduce us to the philosophy of Stoicism and its relevance in our day to day lives. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe cards gather\u003c\/span\u003e together the best insights and sayings from the great Stoic thinkers and marries them up with commentaries that bring out their applicability to our own lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOriginating in Greece around 300 BCE, Stoicism was for many centuries the most popular philosophy in the Western world, teaching people practical advice on how they could flourish in uncertain times and overcome their anxieties. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese cards are both an elegant summary of ancient philosophy and a route to self-knowledge, serenity and strength of mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 70 x 10 x 2,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 53 cards\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e1. On one side, we find quotations from its leading proponents: among them, the ex-slave Epictetus, the politician and dramatist Seneca, and the Emperor Marcus Aurelius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e2. On the reverse, we learn more about the history, beliefs, and practice of Stoicism from its origins to the present day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey can either be read individually or as a continuous essay. Once contemplated, the cards can then be kept or displayed somewhere close at hand as a continual reminder of stoic wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. 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Even on a good day you will experience some stress and fatigue. The nature of modern living guarantees it. The crucial question is not how to avoid it, but how quickly can you reset and recover?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeditation is the most powerful tool to rebalance your system; to get past the noise, arrive at a state of inner mental quiet and tap into a virtually unlimited reservoir of energy and creative potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeditation is not about detaching from life. It’s about becoming more dynamic and engaged in the world around you. Because how we respond to life’s challenges is becoming the defining skill of our age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12 x 17,8 cm\u003cbr\u003ePrinted on FSC certified paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePublished by The Do Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Do Book Company x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Misc Store we encourage The Do Book Company's mission: getting people to Do more. Collaborating with a variety of different entrepreneurs, artists, doers, makers and thinkers, the Do Book series explores a wide variety of different topics. Have you ever thought of making jam or sourdough, perhaps developing a green finger or two, or start your own business? 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The idea is a simple one: people who Do things can inspire the rest of us to go and Do amazing things too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThumbs up from us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Do Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52930260238659,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/DORESET.jpg?v=1744140260"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-life-complete-the-sentence","title":"Complete The Sentence","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eComplete The Sentence by The School of Life include 52 cards, each featuring a different unfinished sentence (for example, ‘Men are …’, ‘I want …’, or ‘What I really need is …’). The idea is to complete them as fast as possible, without censoring whatever comes into your mind, so that you can discover a range of things you might deep down really feel, fear, want, regret or are cross about, that may be just outside of ordinary consciousness. Using the cards offers a newfound sense of self-understanding and clarity, as well as the sheer good fun of self-discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeasures 9,1 x 6,7 x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 52 cards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Set aside a quiet period to run through the cards, either the whole pack or a selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Complete the sentences at speed, saying the very first thing that comes to mind, however shocking, direct or emotional it happens to be. The stubs will be effective only to the extent that you can surprise yourself into realising what you’ve known-but-not-known all along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Consider writing down your answers and then return to them later for further reflection. In what ways might your answers be slightly different from what you would ordinarily have understood about yourself? What are you learning about who you might really be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Repeat this process as often as possible; your answers will differ because the unconscious mind is never static.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. 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With high‑quality cloth binding, a ribbon bookmark, and interspersed quotes from The School of Life, this journal encourages regular, courageous self‑examination. By dedicating a few moments daily, you’re guided toward reduced anxiety, clearer priorities, and a more mature, contented outlook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt Misc Store we also carry the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/products\/the-school-of-life-self-improvement-journal\" title=\"Shop The School of Life at Misc Store Amsterdam\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSelf-Improvement Journal\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e a tool to find direction, creativity and purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 21,6 x 13,5\u003cbr\u003eCounts 192 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. At its core, it is a set of strategies for finding meaning in the modern world — so that we can appreciate small pleasures and the things that might go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53332523909443,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/TheSchoolofLifeSelfReflection-0.jpg?v=1750412501"},{"product_id":"self-improvement-journal","title":"Self-Improvement Journal","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe School of Life’s Self‑Improvement Journal is an invitation t\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eo regularly check in on ourselves—what we want, where we want to change, where we need to go. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe journal helps us to carve out time to focus on someone who is often too easily neglected: ourselves. With the help of some well-focused and proven questions accross 192 pages, the journal prompts us to clarify our goals, assess our options and plot a route to a flourishing future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt Misc Store we also carry the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/products\/the-school-of-life-self-reflection-journal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop The School of Life at Misc Store Amsterdam\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSelf-Reflection Journal\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eguiding you towards reduced anxiety, clearer priorities, and a more mature, contented outlook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 21,6 x 13,5\u003cbr\u003eCounts 192 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. 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This pocket-sized book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you've most definitely got this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Power Positivity Series consists of a collection of pocket-sized inspirational books—each focused around powerful affirmations. Each volume is full of carefully curated quotes, reflections and “little pick-me-ups” designed to boost your confidence, brighten your mood and help confront self-doubt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt MIsc Store we carry a range of titles from the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Hardie Grant Books at Misc Store Amsterdam\" href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/search?q=Hardie+Grant+Books+Power+Positivity+Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Positivity\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 14 x 11,8, 1,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 96 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Hardie Grant Books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53361500029251,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/HardieGrantPowerPositivityIamStrong.jpg?v=1750847097"},{"product_id":"hardie-grant-books-i-am-enough","title":"I AM ENOUGH","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Power Positivity series, I AM ENOUGH helps you break through the walls of self-doubt with empowering quotes and kind words \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efrom Bradley Cooper, Emma Watson and Brie Larson. This pocket-sized book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you’ve most definitely got this. Many people struggle with low confidence and self-esteem. The right words at the right time can do wonders to lift your mood, raise your confidence, control negative feelings and improve your self-esteem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Power Positivity Series consists of a collection of pocket-sized inspirational books—each focused around powerful affirmations. Each volume is full of carefully curated quotes, reflections and “little pick-me-ups” designed to boost your confidence, brighten your mood and help confront self-doubt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt MIsc Store we carry a range of titles from the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Hardie Grant Books at Misc Store Amsterdam\" href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/search?q=Hardie+Grant+Books+Power+Positivity+Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Positivity\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 14 x 11,8, 1,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 96 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Hardie Grant Books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53361548362051,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/HardieGrantPowerPositivityIamEnough.jpg?v=1750849578"},{"product_id":"hardie-grant-books-i-am-fearless","title":"I AM FEARLESS","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Power Positivity series, I AM FEARLESS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehelps you find the confidence to be yourself and reminds you that you can get through anything with empowering quotes, thoughts, kind words and little pick-me-ups when you need them most. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis pocket-sized book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you’ve most definitely got this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Power Positivity Series consists of a collection of pocket-sized inspirational books—each focused around powerful affirmations. Each volume is full of carefully curated quotes, reflections and “little pick-me-ups” designed to boost your confidence, brighten your mood and help confront self-doubt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt MIsc Store we carry a range of titles from the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Hardie Grant Books at Misc Store Amsterdam\" href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/search?q=Hardie+Grant+Books+Power+Positivity+Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Positivity\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 14 x 11,8, 1,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 96 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Hardie Grant Books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53361597776195,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/HardieGrantPowerPositivityIamFearless.jpg?v=1750849589"},{"product_id":"hardie-grant-books-i-am-bold","title":"I AM BOLD","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Power Positivity series, I AM BOLD \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eencourages you to be brave in your choices and grab life by the horns, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewith empowering quotes, thoughts, kind words and little pick-me-ups when you need them most. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis pocket-sized book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you’ve most definitely got this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Power Positivity Series consists of a collection of pocket-sized inspirational books—each focused around powerful affirmations. Each volume is full of carefully curated quotes, reflections and “little pick-me-ups” designed to boost your confidence, brighten your mood and help confront self-doubt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt MIsc Store we carry a range of titles from the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Hardie Grant Books at Misc Store Amsterdam\" href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/search?q=Hardie+Grant+Books+Power+Positivity+Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Positivity\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 14 x 11,8, 1,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 96 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Hardie Grant Books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53361612620099,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/HardieGrantPowerPositivityIamBold.jpg?v=1750849599"},{"product_id":"hardie-grant-books-i-am-happy","title":"I AM HAPPY","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Power Positivity series, I AM HAPPY \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eencourages you to look for the positives in your life, full of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eempowering quotes, thoughts and kind words from Dua Lipa and Harry Styles among other celebrities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis pocket-sized book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you’ve most definitely got this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Power Positivity Series consists of a collection of pocket-sized inspirational books—each focused around powerful affirmations. Each volume is full of carefully curated quotes, reflections and “little pick-me-ups” designed to boost your confidence, brighten your mood and help confront self-doubt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt MIsc Store we carry a range of titles from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/search?q=Hardie+Grant+Books+Power+Positivity+Series\" title=\"Shop Hardie Grant Books at Misc Store Amsterdam\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Positivity\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 14 x 11,8, 1,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 96 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Hardie Grant Books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53361627103555,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/HardieGrantPowerPositivityIamHappy.jpg?v=1750849608"},{"product_id":"hardie-grant-books-i-am-grateful","title":"I AM GRATEFUL","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Power Positivity series, I AM GRATEFUL \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ereminds you of everything good in your life, that you are truly blessed and that you can use this knowledge to get through anything. Featuring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e empowering quotes, thoughts, kind words and little pick-me-ups when you need them most. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis pocket-sized book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you’ve most definitely got this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Power Positivity Series consists of a collection of pocket-sized inspirational books—each focused around powerful affirmations. Each volume is full of carefully curated quotes, reflections and “little pick-me-ups” designed to boost your confidence, brighten your mood and help confront self-doubt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt MIsc Store we carry a range of titles from the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop Hardie Grant Books at Misc Store Amsterdam\" href=\"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/search?q=Hardie+Grant+Books+Power+Positivity+Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Positivity\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 14 x 11,8, 1,5 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 96 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Hardie Grant Books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53361673339203,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/HardieGrantPowerPositivityIamGrateful.jpg?v=1750849623"},{"product_id":"penguin-books-choose-joy","title":"Choose Joy","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eChoose Joy invites women to rediscover balance and well‑being amid personal and societal demands. Authored by certified positive psychology practitioner Sophie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCliff, this empowering guide offers research‑backed insights and practical exercises to help you reduce stress, realign with what truly matters, define your core values, and cultivate self‑confidence—so you know you’re worthy of joy. Grounded in the science of well‑being, this book equips you with daily tools to light up your life rather than let it drag you down. A heartfelt companion for anyone feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, this book offers compassionate guidance toward a life that feels both meaningful and joyful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures \u003cspan\u003e15,8 x 2,3 x 23,6\u003c\/span\u003e cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 148 pages\u003cbr\u003eFeatures a softcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53554043060547,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/PenguinJOYJOYJOY.jpg?v=1755028131"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-life-everyday-wonder","title":"Everyday Wonder","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Everyday Wonder card set by The School of Life contains a collection of small yet remarkable things to watch out for as we go about our day, plus instructions for how to make the most of their wisdom. It’s a catalogue of everyday wonders, reminding us how, in even the most mundane of settings, there is much to interest, excite, distract and delight us (so long as we know where to look). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMany of us struggle to feel ‘present’ – that is, fully in tune with our surroundings. We remain locked inside our own heads, so distracted by stress and anxiety that we fail to take notice of – and pleasure in – the world outside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBy studying these cards and following their suggestions, we stand to rediscover presence and serenity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeasures 10 x 8 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 60 cards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. At its core, it is a set of strategies for finding meaning in the modern world — so that we can appreciate small pleasures and the things that might go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54059899486531,"sku":"11626","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/TheSchoolofLifeEverydayWonder.jpg?v=1767733634"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-life-creative-thinking-cards","title":"Creative Thinking Cards","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe School of Life's Creative Thinking Cards is a tool to help us awaken the imaginative and original parts of our minds. Each prompt invites us to surprise ourselves, ask unusual questions and rediscover our longing to create something new. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor many of us, one of our strongest – yet vaguest – desires is to be more creative. It’s a skill we can nurture and gently tease out of ourselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese cards are designed to be used either on your own or with a group of friends. They can be used as sources of inspiration, journal prompts or conversation starters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eShuffle the cards and choose one at random\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRead the prompt – either to yourself or aloud to a group of friends\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRespond with honesty, curiosity and playfulness. Allow yourself to go off-topic if that’s where your imagination takes you\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExamples of prompts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWho is the most creative person you know? What have they taught you?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWere there any hobbies you loved in childhood but have since given up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHold up or describe the most visually inspiring thing in your current space. What makes it beautiful to you?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWhat would you do if you had one week with no responsibilities?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeasures 9,1 x 6,7 x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003eCounts 52 cards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe School of Life x Misc Store Amsterdam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain de Botton founded The School of Life in 2008. His aim was to make philosophy — long seen as the inaccessible, inauthentic stuff of academies and archives — a functional aspect of modern life. The care with which ancient philosophers thought about their lives remains a valuable antidote to the generalised anxiety of our era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school thus posits that ideas of Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics are as relevant to us today as they were in ancient Greece. Even if Epicurus never had social media burnout, understanding his thinking can lead us to a healthier relationship with, for example, our phones — and by extension, with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe began stocking The School of Life’s series on work, gratitude and pleasure as a way of thinking through modern day issues. We admire their series for the capacity to stimulate reflection, and their ability to give a new perspective on age old problems. At its core, it is a set of strategies for finding meaning in the modern world — so that we can appreciate small pleasures and the things that might go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54059909415235,"sku":"11630","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3104\/5683\/files\/TheSchoolofLifeCreativeThinkingCards-0.jpg?v=1767733662"}],"url":"https:\/\/misc-store.mom\/en-it\/collections\/books-on-mind-lifestyle.oembed","provider":"Misc Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}