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Bruce Lee's Advice for Living in Interesting Times

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Bruce Lee’s practical advice for living in difficult situations was born from his own experiences persevering as a young Chinese actor making a name for himself in the film industry. No matter the obstacles that arose in his path, he continued to apply himself daily in order to reach his goals. Read below for his advice for living in interesting times and get even more insight into his philosophies in The Official Bruce Lee Collector’s Edition, Volume 4.       There is an ancient Chinese saying made famous to modern Americans by Robert F. Kennedy during his 1968 presidential...

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John Wayne's Five Most Important Lessons

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John Wayne's legacy isn't limited to the big screen. His advice, personal morality and commitment to integrity have long outlived the man who could make a 10-gallon hat look small. Duke lived his life by a code and the characters he portrayed on-screen did as well. In the new book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned from John Wayne, we explore a collection of Duke's best lessons, pulled straight from his beloved films. While Duke might have cast a long shadow, there's no reason we can't all aspire to measure up to the example he left behind. Keep reading...

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Bruce Lee's Guide to Your Best Self

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  In anticipation of the Official Bruce Lee Collector's Edition, Vol. 3's release on April 9, we're giving you an exclusive first look with this excerpt straight from Volume 3—an exclusive interview with Bruce's daughter, Shannon Lee. Get your copy on newsstands Tuesday or get it delivered to your door here.   "Many people dedicate their lives to actualizing a concept of what they should be like, rather than actualizing themselves. This difference between self-actualization and self-image actualization is very important. Most people live only for their image." —Bruce Lee   "As I move through life, I'm still understanding my...

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John Wayne's Family Values

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In honor of the release of The Official John Wayne Collector's Edition, Vol. 28: Duke's Code for Life on April 2, we're offering a sneak peek at an exclusive article excerpt from the forthcoming issue. Read about Duke's family values and explore all his wisdom in Volume 28, available everywhere Tuesday.     Featured in The Official John Wayne Collector's Edition, Vol. 28   Striking a balance between work and family is one of the toughest challenges life tosses our way. Putting in the hours equates to providing for your spouse and children financially, but anyone can easily end up...

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