A Life of One’s Own: A Penetrating Century-Old Field Guide to Self-Possession, Mindful Perception, and the Art of Knowing What You Really Want
The Marginalian • 2/7/2026 – 2/8/2026
Summary
The title of the work is "A Life of One’s Own: A Penetrating Century-Old Field Guide to Self-Possession, Mindful Perception, and the Art of Knowing What You Really Want." The description includes a quote: "I did not know that I could only get the most out of life by giving myself up to it."
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