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Legends · 1936–2005

M. Scott Peck

Emotional WellbeingRelationships

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

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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

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“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

Signature works

Start with the books.

Explore a short reading list, with purchasing links that support ManyMasters.

01

The Road Less Traveled

1978 · Discipline, love and grace as the work of growing up.

02

People of the Lie

1983 · A psychiatrist's study of human evil.

03

The Different Drum

1987 · Community-making and peace.

04

Further Along the Road Less Traveled

1993 · Lectures expanding the original book.

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