Some books don’t just land—they arrive exactly when you need them. True and False Magic by Phil Stutz and Elise Loehnen has been that book for me. It’s more than just a workbook—it’s a guide for facing life’s unavoidable challenges: uncertainty, hard work, and pain. If you’ve read The Tools, this one goes deeper, stitching together familiar ideas like the Life Force, Part X, and the Realm of Illusion into a practical, repeatable system. I’ve been recommending it to friends nonstop because it’s not just inspiring—it’s actionable. If you’re navigating a tough moment or looking to reconnect with your inner drive, don’t skip this one.

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Yours truly,Phil SvitekFilmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach⁠http://philsvitek.com⁠