The Self Possessed

The Self Possessed

Owning Your Attention, Owning Your LifeBy J. R. TREJO
Michael Caine
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Length1h 28m

About this audiobook

We are tugged by news, bosses, and appetites; often not by choice. The Self Possessed restores inner jurisdiction with mindful practice, boundary language, and civic-minded ethics so your attention serves your aims, not everyone else’s.

Audiobook details

GenrePsychology, Self-Help
Length1 hr 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 12, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
2Prologue. The Hidden Tugs on Your Attention
3Chapter One. The Essence of Attention as Your Core Resource
4Chapter Two. Recognizing the External Pulls That Steal Your Focus
5Chapter Three. Cultivating Inner Awareness Without Judgment
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6Chapter Four. Crafting Your Personal Statutes for Self-Governance
7Chapter Five. The Power of Boundary Phrases in Everyday Interactions
8Chapter Six. Mindful Rehearsals to Anchor Your Attention
9Chapter Seven. Applying Boundaries at Home for Quieter Reactions
10Chapter Eight. Steering Attention Amid Work Pressures
11Chapter Nine. Embracing Civic Virtues to Broaden Your Agency
12Chapter Ten. Harmonizing Home and Work Through Unified Practices
13Chapter Eleven. Diagnosing and Strengthening Your Attentional Resilience
14Chapter Twelve. The Integrated Life of Possessed Attention
15Epilogue. Living as the Self Possessed
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