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The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains
- An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology That Powers Them
- By: Antony Lewis
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 414
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 352
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 348
There’s a lot of information on cryptocurrency and blockchains out there. But, for the uninitiated, most of this information can be indecipherable. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains aims to provide an accessible guide to this new currency and the revolutionary technology that powers it.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Author didn't do the whole job.
- By Alexander Andro on 05-21-21
- The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains
- An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology That Powers Them
- By: Antony Lewis
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
excellent introduction to crypto btc/eth
Reviewed: 03-04-22
listen to over weeks, do not recall entire content. however, roughly speaking the author provided a very good breakdown of the word crypto & Currency. He first established what money is, both from the historical and present perspective. Subsequently he went over the cryptography part oh, how it works, why it is secure, and why it is helpful. is then dive into the working of Bitcoin as well as aetherium come out providing a very deep understanding of how it work. He also gives some interesting anecdote regarding cryptocurrency overtime. There are some discussion of risk with real-life historical example. he did mention briefly decentralized finance and none fungible token but did not provide any substantial explanation yet. would probably need a separate Book for a more detailed discussion of those things. highly recommended as a foundation in Troll 2 cryptocurrency. Even learn a bit more about how our current Financial system work. Recommend five out of five. from perspective of a novice 2 cryptocurrency
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Everything Is F*cked
- A Book About Hope
- By: Mark Manson
- Narrated by: Mark Manson
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,641
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,440
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,409
In Everthing Is F*cked, Mark Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another. He looks at our relationships with money, entertainment, and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Good content, bad delivery
- By MommaJ on 05-31-19
- Everything Is F*cked
- A Book About Hope
- By: Mark Manson
- Narrated by: Mark Manson
amazing
Reviewed: 03-05-20
list book give a very life-changing perspective on the concept that most of us held dear. It gives a fresh look regarding how we see our existence. We recommend 10 out of 10 absolutely for anyone on the spiritual path.
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Dear Father, Dear Son
- Two Lives…Eight Hours
- By: Larry Elder
- Narrated by: Neal Ghant
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,086
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 984
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Story5 out of 5 stars 987
Stunning...a wonderful listen...a handbook for life. Those words of advance praise from another celebrated author scarcely convey just how powerfully mesmerizing is the latest book by New York Times best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio talk show host Larry Elder. Dear Father, Dear Son is a personal memoir of Elder's troubled - one might even say tortured - relationship with his father, and the astonishing outcome that develops when Elder, at long last, confronts him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fathers and Sons
- By Michael Murdock on 09-05-16
- Dear Father, Dear Son
- Two Lives…Eight Hours
- By: Larry Elder
- Narrated by: Neal Ghant
must read for millenials
Reviewed: 06-21-19
As a minority, this book gives both the context of Jim Crow laws and the determination of one man to rise and surpass it. The book is highly reminiscent of Victor Frankel's Man's Search for Meaning in a weird way. At the same time, highlights the father's role in shaping a child's life.
The style of narrative is also unbelievably well done. strongly recommend the book to millennials for a more practical solution to some of the perceived social issues.
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Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 203,834
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 180,040
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Story5 out of 5 stars 179,442
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Opting for the book instead
- By S David on 12-24-18
- Can't Hurt Me
- Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
- By: David Goggins
- Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
amazing book
Reviewed: 02-27-19
this book is for finding the greatness within. strongly recommend for any lost millennial looking to take on more. great complement to Jordan Peterson's 12 rules for life as a way for millennial to find their way out of nihilism.
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Braving the Wilderness
- The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28,029
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 24,285
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24,086
"True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are." Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives - experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Actual Step-By-Step To Authenticity!
- By Gillian on 09-14-17
- Braving the Wilderness
- The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
Top notch
Reviewed: 03-20-18
This book is a top notch explanation of many issues I had dealing with my own life. One of the most profound discussion on why joy is important in the face of such injustices in the world. Discussion regarding difference between fitting in and belonging, as well as other terms we use to describe our own existence, are defined so precisely that it is clearly truth. Moved multiple times during the reading of this book on Audible. Highly recommended for everyone young or old seeking a deeper understanding of life and how to find strength of our own conviction.
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Never Split the Difference
- Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
- By: Chris Voss
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 64,939
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 55,256
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Story5 out of 5 stars 54,875
After a stint policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Missouri, Chris Voss joined the FBI, where his career as a hostage negotiator brought him face-to-face with a range of criminals, including bank robbers and terrorists. Reaching the pinnacle of his profession, he became the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator. Never Split the Difference takes you inside the world of high-stakes negotiations and into Voss' head.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Needs PDF companion file
- By John L. Pinkowski on 03-07-17
- Never Split the Difference
- Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
- By: Chris Voss
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
A must have book for life
Reviewed: 02-22-18
Some of the most important lessons of my life. eager to implement in my own reality. Warrants at least one more listen.
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Living with a SEAL
- 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet
- By: Jesse Itzler
- Narrated by: Jesse Itzler
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,325
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,530
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,524
Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler chronicles his month of living and extreme fitness training with a Navy SEAL in the New York Times and number one LA Times best seller Living With a Seal, now with two bonus sections. Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler will try almost anything. His life is about being bold and risky. So when Jesse felt himself drifting on autopilot, he hired a rather unconventional trainer to live with him for a month-an accomplished Navy SEAL widely considered to be "the toughest man on the planet"!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Amusing Even For The Unabashed Couch-Potato
- By Gillian on 04-05-18
- Living with a SEAL
- 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet
- By: Jesse Itzler
- Narrated by: Jesse Itzler
excellent
Reviewed: 06-28-17
very inspiring. strongly recommend for couch potato like myself. going to see if I can stick to the lessons.
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