{ "item_title" : "Beyond the Given", "item_author" : [" A. Albert "], "item_description" : "Beyond the Given: Thoughts on the Metaphors We Mistake for RealityA philosophical exploration for those questioning the foundations of how we liveWhat stories do you tell yourself about success? About time? About what progress looks like? Most of us inherit frameworks without noticing-career ladders to climb, clocks that tick away our worth, paths that demand relentless forward motion. We accept them without question, building lives around metaphors we never consciously chose.Beyond the Given invites you into one person's journey of recognizing the constructed nature of what feels natural. Through personal reflection and deep engagement with ideas, the author examines the invisible narratives that govern our thinking about ambition, doubt, timing, and silence.Who should read this book:Young adults and those in their formative years who sense something beneath the surface of conventional wisdomAnyone questioning whether the frameworks they've inherited serve their authentic pathReaders drawn to philosophical reflection rather than step-by-step guidanceThose who suspect that examining fundamental assumptions now might prevent decades of unconscious livingWhat you'll discover:How metaphors shape our reality without our awarenessPersonal essays that illuminate the constructed nature of natural beliefsReflections on ambition, doubt, timing, and the value of silenceA companion voice for your own questioning of inherited wisdomPerspectives on what becomes possible when we recognize beliefs as constructionsWritten for those who understand that the most important questions don't have quick answers, this collection offers not solutions but companionship in the essential work of examining which beliefs were constructions all along-while there's still time to build differently.Beyond the Given speaks to readers who value depth over speed, questioning over certainty, and the courage to examine the foundations of their lives before those foundations become unchangeable.Question the foundations while you're still laying them. Scroll up and get it today", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/829/005/9798290050560_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "13.99", "online_price" : "13.99", "our_price" : "13.99", "club_price" : "13.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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