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Name: We have met the enemy
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Author: Daniel Akst

In *We Have Met the Enemy*, Daniel Akst tackles the central challenge of our age: how to protect ourselves from the very wants that drive us. Drawing on history, literature, psychology, philosophy, and economics, he examines overeating, overspending, procrastination, anger, addiction, and other everyday transgressions. Akst presents an engaging, irreverent exploration that both enlightens and entertains, ending with a practical roadmap for using self‑control to pursue the goals that truly matter. The book argues that mastering impulse is not simply a matter of health—it is a key to being fully human, enabling us to align our freedom with our deepest values.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth

Authors: Daniel Akst

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