Spellslinger by Sebastien De Castell

Spellslinger by Sebastien De CastellThere are three things that earn you a mans name among the JanTep. The first is to demonstrate the strength to defend your family. The second is to prove you can perform the high magic that defines our people. The third is simply to reach the age of sixteen. I was a few weeks shy of my birthday when I learned that I wouldnt be doing any of those things. Magic is a con game. Kellen is moments away from facing his first mage's duel and the start of four

this book explores a revolutionary approach to persuading people

From using belly breathing to help with panic before a presentation to actively listening to siblings

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as well as dozens of suggested practices for how to develop each quality

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