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Legends · 1936–2005
M. Scott Peck
Began with the truth that life is difficult, then explored discipline, love, and grace as paths to maturity.
M. Scott Peck is included in the Legends collection for work associated with Emotional Wellbeing and Relationships. This profile offers a starting point for readers who want to place that work within the wider personal-development tradition.
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Legends
movement in the collection
1936–2005
life and work
2
focus areas
Ideas associated with the work
- Explore the work through emotional wellbeing
- Explore the work through relationships

“Life is difficult. Once we truly know that life is difficult, then life is no longer difficult.”
— M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled
In their own words
“Life is difficult. Once we truly know that life is difficult, then life is no longer difficult.”
— M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled
Began with the truth that life is difficult, then explored discipline, love, and grace as paths to maturity.
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Relationships
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