Curtis M. Faith

4.31273 learners

Based on Richard Dennis’ legendary Turtle Trading experiment, *Way of the Turtle* reveals how ordinary people were transformed into elite traders using a simple, rule-based system. The book breaks down core principles of trend following, including the Donchian Channel breakout strategy and two structured entry/exit systems. It emphasizes critical risk management techniques: using the Average True Range (ATR) to standardize position sizing, strict limits on position units, and a 2% maximum risk cap per trade. Beyond tactics, it delves into the psychological traps that derail traders—loss aversion, result bias, overconfidence—and teaches how to replace emotional decision-making with disciplined adherence to proven rules. Packed with real-world case studies, historical backtesting insights, and lessons on adapting to changing market states, this guide is a blueprint for consistent, long-term trading success, proving mastery lies in execution, not secret 'holy grail' strategies.

Shi Tiesheng

41269 learners

Confined to a wheelchair for decades and battling kidney failure requiring regular dialysis, Shi Tiesheng turned his lifelong struggle with illness into a profound exploration of existential truth. In *Existential Wisdom from the Sickbed*, he shares unflinching insights: framing life as a script where each of us plays an assigned role to embrace, not resent; rejecting transactional worship to advocate for faith rooted in hope amid suffering, not material gain; redefining love as a vulnerable opening of souls, not just physical connection; and arguing disability is a universal human condition of limitation, not a marginalizing label. He also reflects on writing as a lifeline for his restless spirit, a tool to confront his identity and life’s mysteries. Beyond personal reflection, he critiques societal pitfalls: the tyranny of groupthink, hollow materialism, and the urgent need to honor life’s dignity—including the right to assisted dying. This is no tale of victimhood, but a testament to finding meaning and grace in life’s darkest corners.

Lei Wen

3.71200 learners

Long dismissed by scholars like Max Weber as rigid, state-separated official ceremonies, medieval Chinese state rituals are reexamined in *Beyond the Suburbs and Temples*. This work challenges the long-held view that imperial sacrifices—such as suburban worship, ancestral temple rites, and Yue Du mountain-water rituals—were disconnected from ordinary people’s personal beliefs. Focusing on the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties, it reveals how state rituals absorbed folk religious traits, like the personification of natural gods, idol worship, and local shrine practices, creating a shared belief system between rulers and the masses. The book explores key cases: the secularization of the Houtu Earth Goddess cult, the transformation of Confucian temples into popular prayer sites, the fusion of imperial ancestor worship with Taoism and Buddhism, and rain prayer practices that united state rites, religion, and folk faith to reinforce legitimacy and integrate societies. By bridging ritual studies and religious history, it offers a nuanced take on medieval China’s state-society interactions through faith.

Qing Ze

3.41060 learners

For over 20 years, Qing Ze has navigated the brutal, high-stakes world of futures trading—from a reckless gambler who made $1 million overnight (and lost it all) to a seasoned master who turned pain and failure into profound wisdom. In *The Realm of Clarity*, he shares his journey from chasing quick riches to pursuing the "Dao" of trading, blending Eastern philosophy (Laozi, Confucianism) and Western thought (Kant’s transcendentalism) to build a groundbreaking investment philosophy: your theories, models, and assumptions define how you see the market. He breaks down his core "Trend + Structure" strategy, emphasizes non-negotiable risk management rules, and reveals why unshakable faith in your system is the key to beating the odds. Packed with real-world stories, hard-won lessons, and actionable insights, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to escape the cycle of losses and build a sustainable, profitable trading career.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

4.5733 learners

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s magnum opus, *The Brothers Karamazov*, plunges readers into the chaotic, soul-baring world of the Karamazov family in 19th-century Russia. At its core lies the brutal murder of Fyodor Karamazov, a greedy, neglectful patriarch who pits his three sons against one another: hot-headed Dmitri, consumed by rage and lust; Ivan, a brilliant nihilist grappling with the question of God’s existence; and Alyosha, a gentle, devout monk-in-training clinging to faith amid chaos. As the murder investigation unfolds, the novel transcends a simple whodunit, delving into searing debates about morality, free will, redemption, and the nature of evil. Through intense dialogue, vivid characters, and a gripping trial, Dostoevsky lays bare the contradictions of human nature—how virtue and vice coexist in every soul—and challenges readers to confront their own beliefs about faith, guilt, and what it means to be human.

Walter M. Miller Jr

4.6533 learners

Spanning over a millennium, *A Canticle for Leibowitz* traces humanity’s struggle to recover from repeated nuclear apocalypses, centered on a desert monastery dedicated to preserving the remnants of lost scientific knowledge. It begins with novice Francis Gerard, who stumbles on the relics of Saint Leibowitz—a 20th-century scientist turned monk who saved critical documents before civilization collapsed into the 'Great Simplification,' an era where knowledge was deemed heresy. As centuries pass, the monastery becomes a beacon of hope: scholars like Thaddeus Pfardentrot clash with monks over the purpose of preserved wisdom, while war and political greed threaten to ignite another cataclysm. Finally, as nuclear war looms again, a small group of monks launches an interstellar mission to carry humanity’s combined legacy of faith and science to a new home, breaking the cycle of self-destruction. Walter M. Miller Jr.’s masterpiece explores the fragile balance between religious devotion and rational inquiry, asking whether humanity can ever learn from its repeated mistakes.

Erich Fromm

4.1459 learners

Erich Fromm’s *The Art of Loving* dismantles the pervasive myth that love is a fleeting, luck-dependent feeling, arguing instead that it is a teachable skill requiring intentional learning and practice. Drawing on psychoanalysis, philosophy, and social critique, Fromm explores humanity’s inherent struggle with loneliness and how mature love—rooted in creative giving, care, responsibility, respect, and understanding—offers the only genuine escape without sacrificing individual identity. He breaks down distinct forms of love, including brotherly love, maternal love, romantic love, self-love, and divine love, while exposing modern society’s alienating effects that reduce love to a transaction or fleeting passion. Fromm also outlines practical steps to cultivate love: embracing discipline, focus, patience, overcoming narcissism, and fostering rational faith, urging readers to prioritize love over material success to live a fulfilled, connected life.