17 Ideas That Changed My Life
is a philosophical coffee table book that explores how ideas aim our awareness, construct “our world,” and offers 17 ideas that have fundamentally shaped my own lens on life.

After a decade of exploring ideas — across years of travel, hundreds of books, and good soaks in many cultures — it’s a photo-heavy homage and collection of the most profound and useful ideas I found.

Designed to hit hard and be beautifully actionable, each idea comes with a striking quote, short read, and “Lenscrafting” exercise for crafting the idea into your lens on life.

Some of the 17 Ideas That Changed My Life include:

  • Walk to Understand the World

  • Freedom Means Living By Your Own Rules

  • Surface Area for Serendipity

  • Group Dreaming Apes

  • Expand Your Worldview

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Coffee Table Edition Also Available

17 Ideas That Changed My Life comes in the physical form of a “philosophical coffee table book” as well. Get your hands on a copy.

 

© Ethan Maurice 2025