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Reuniting of the main characters, they talk shop, their fates intertwined.

A dangerous school excercise. A classroom with bits of history.

Basically, I am nothing, on generosity, and other interesting elements of theology and the practice of humility.

Being angry at the accusation of what we acknowledge for ourselves is pride.

Filling the needs of the stakeholders while not following the perfect sales process.

Be a problem solver by going to the root of the problem. Have problem conversations with clients, not problem interrogations.

Sorrengail's work at the school, then she witnesses a thrilling session on the mat.

Many, countless insights about humility, from the last update.

Riorson in a fight. Sorrengail's strong emotions for him.

A training day for the protagonist, ending in a friendly abduction, so to say.

Jesus, is humility himself. Many Saints thought themselves worthless. Mary is paramount of humility, for which she was given grace.

Humility is the chief grace to be asked from Mary. St. Michael is exemplary in such grace. Confession is set as an act of humility by Jesus Christ.

Perfection is only entered through the door of humility. The Lord himself called his apostles, unprofitable servants. Thank him daily.

Sorrengail survived an assesination attempt, an invisible bond ties her to Xaden, who she's about to see again.

It feels like reading a sales communication sciences book.

Conversations are the bread and butter of any salesperson, whether they talk or listen. Make the best out of them by knowing what to avoid, share or guide the conversation.

Thank the hand that punishes lightly, shun those thoughts of contempt. Thine own praises disgust, others' conferred praises, delight (related to envy)

There is nothing more conducive to spiritual advancements, than being told of thy faults.

Thy proper place: Submission, subjection and thy nothingness.

For thy neighbor: Charity, affability and sweetness.
Examine thy actions: Snares of vanity & self love.

New dispositions at the school. Sorrengail's perceptions on alumni and the chain of command. She gets lonelier throughout her mission. Attack on an outpost and how useful it is for her to see where she's standing.

Don't seek what the world thinks is buoyant, be satisfied with little & humble things. Judge all thine own actions severely.

The passion of anger, rooted in pride, is not to be tolerated. Remember psalms by accepting the tribulation that comes from God.

The proud man looks to be singular, the humble finds delight in common & ordinary practices. Take counsel from the wise and conscientious. Attend to thyself only

Cognitive empathy rules, liking doesn't substitute reason, use only ingratiation when it feels real, and tune your listening to talk ratio (since being present is key, mindfulness practice is helpful).

Huge changes at the school, along with new directives. Xander charms the protagonist.

We basically meet Pope Leo XIII in distance and time. For the christian, perfection is humility.

The proud will find no mercy. The contrary of humility is all presumption, all vanity, all pride.

What was the most important lessons of the Lord? "Learn of me."

The main characters face a dangerous situation where they'll try to make things right - risking their lives in the process -

There's romantic tension between the characters, as they prove things change, especially throughout situations far from their immediate control.

Potency extroversion; mildly positive emotions such as comfort and ease; rationality sells stuff, truly.

High excitement causes to drive the customer's attention, serenity exudes confidence. Stories should be used in established relationships and if there's trust. In the world of sales, cognitive empathy is preferred over affective empathy.

A reunion, old flaming sparks between the characters. They get ready for their next adventure, not without sprinkling lethal danger with sense of humor.

What if a Harry Potter-Ish, dragon filled world saw kids coming of age on battle grounds? I think this is part of the author's best-selling appeal.

A room, breakfast, a leading character and her brother. All this after critical events a few years ago.

You can be a stereotypical salesman or unique. Customer orientation is a trap: Be perfect where it matters.

Humor, body language, and statisticall wins may get you closer to your goal, or not.

Be likeable, non-persuasive (paradoxically) but down to earth. It doesn't mean advances in selling don't apply, but a rational salesperson will stick around not for a shorter-term job, but for a business life.

The author writes:

When aiming at goals, focus on your own activities, visualize them, not the dream ending.

Rationality and truth will not only make you stay in sales successful for a longer term, but will make you enjoy business.

La fé es luz, guiada por La Iglesia. Uno es parte de la historia de amor hasta Jesucristo.

La fé es una unidad y abre una posibilidad al perdón. Es una fuerza que consuela en el sufrimiento. En la debilidad y sufrimiento se muestra Dios.

María está presente en vida de Jesús y después.

The book concluded with "Leto proposing marriage to Ghanima, but with a unique condition: they won't be husband and wife in the traditional sense.

Farad'n, conflicted by this proposal and his own ambitions, must decide whether to remain Scribe and secretly father Leto's royal line."

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Leto thinks about his part on the future. Then the matters of Alia's dangers of possession unfold.

In the last 30 pages, Leto and the Preacher are careful about the human race.

Duncan Idaho finds a glorious way to die.

"Ghanima observes the desert's transformation and the Fremen's growing fear, feeling isolated and lost. Stilgar's shift from reason to suspicion adds to her despair. The uncertain future leaves Ghanima with a profound sense of hopelessness and confusion."

Leto adventures himself throughout the desert, where he later transforms.

He discovers The Preacher is his father, Paul, shrouded in mystery.

The author mentioned The Tao and Thomas Aquinas.

Ghanima is worried about the growing influence of the inner lives and the possible Abomination, particularly in her aunt Alia.

Eastern religions are acknowledged through breathing.

Lady Jessica's past fear of Abomination led her to abandon Alia, which she regrets. Ghanima is left wondering about Abomination and dangers of spice, elements demanding a high price.

Thoughts about reproduction by sexual intercourse.

With only around 13x pages left:

Leto has gained the ability to see across vast distances of time and space, understanding the interconnectedness of lives and events.

Gurney, fearing Leto's newfound power, left Namri with the task of killing Leto, but Namri ultimately chose not to.