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The Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment
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The Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment

by Thaddeus Golas

Recommended by Steve Jobs

Recommended by Steve Jobs

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Spirituality, and Philosophy.

Originally published by the author in 1972, the underground classic Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment teaches how to improve the quality of life, to feel good, and to determine what's real. Golas leads the reader down the path toward enlightenment with simple steps, like memorizing key phrases and incorporating them into daily life and thought. Thi...

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Spirituality, and Philosophy.

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs and I definitely read The Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightenment prior to the India trip.

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