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Essay / Analysis of the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - 1733
This book was not what I expected, it was a spiritual and life change, I could not put the book down. I learned a lot of things that I can apply in my daily life. This book changed my outlook on life and the fact that in life you have to follow your dreams but also enjoy the little things in life. The book taught me that everything happens for a reason and that we should live one day at a time. This book taught me not to dwell on the past or try to predict the future, because it doesn't do anything but make life more stressful for me. The future is the future, whatever happens will happen. This book taught me to live in the present and follow my dreams, and if I live each day positively that the future will be what I want it to be. I might face some challenges along the way, but that's what makes the journey more enjoyable because you learn new things along the way, you meet new people, you make new discoveries. This book made me realize that I have complete control over the direction I want my life to go, I shouldn't let my family, friends and love stop me from achieving my dreams, otherwise I will end up regret it for the rest of my life. I try to live every day positively and refrain from negative thoughts. This book gave me the confidence to talk to my parents and tell them what I wanted to do after high school. I spent my