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A 7-Day Masterclass in Ditching the Life That No Longer Fits

You feel stuck in a life that no longer fits. This 7-day journey is a masterclass in personal reinvention, guided by people who have done it in the most extreme ways. Their stories will give you the courage and a roadmap to begin your own transformation.

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Educated

by Tara Westover

Our journey begins with the power of self-education. Tara Westover's story of escaping a survivalist upbringing to earn a PhD is the foundational text on how knowledge can literally create a new self and a new world.

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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

by David Goggins

After seeing the power of intellectual reinvention in Educated, this book shows the power of physical and mental reinvention. Goggins' story is an extreme, raw testament to forging a new identity through sheer force of will and discipline.

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Becoming

by Michelle Obama

With the lessons in fierce determination from yesterday, Becoming adds a layer of grace and evolution. It’s a story of constant, public reinvention—from lawyer to First Lady to private citizen—and a masterclass in navigating change with authenticity.

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When Breath Becomes Air

by Paul Kalanithi

After exploring reinvention in life, this powerful memoir tackles the ultimate reinvention: facing death. A brilliant neurosurgeon must transform his identity from doctor to patient. It’s a profound lesson in how our identities shift when our future is taken away.

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The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds

by Michael Lewis

Building on the theme of shifting identity from yesterday, this book shows how two thinkers reinvented an entire field of science. It’s a story of intellectual partnership and how challenging each other can lead to a total reinvention of how we see the world.

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The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

by Robert Iger

After seeing how individuals reinvent themselves, this story is about reinventing a massive company. Iger’s memoir is a case study in vision, risk-taking, and transforming a beloved institution for a new era. A lesson in reinvention on a grand scale.

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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

by Julia Cameron

For our finale, we get the toolkit for our own reinvention. After a week of being inspired by others, this book provides the practical, step-by-step exercises to 'recover' your creative self. It's the perfect capstone to start your own transformation.

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