Book description
If you've ever wondered how to measure a life beyond titles or accolades, General Stanley McChrystal's On Character arrives like a quiet, essential conversation you've been waiting to have. Recorded as an audiobook, it's a masterclass in listening-his voice, calm and seasoned after decades of service, feels like a trusted friend sharing hard-won truths over coffee, not a lecture.
McChrystal cuts through the noise with a simple, profound idea: character isn't inherited or earned through rank; it's built in the daily choices we make, the small ones that quietly shape who we become. He doesn't preach. Instead, he reflects on his own journey-successes, stumbles, the weight of leadership-with remarkable honesty. You hear the humility in his voice as he admits, "Who am I, really? Who have I become?" That raw question, delivered so naturally in audio, makes his conclusions land like a gentle but firm hand on your shoulder.
The beauty here is how practical it feels. He doesn't just say "be better"-he shows how integrity grows through aligning actions with belief, one deliberate choice at a time. You'll hear him share stories of moments where the right path wasn't obvious, but the choice was. It's not about grand gestures; it's about showing up, day after day, for the values you hold.
And in today's world, where noise drowns out meaning, this audiobook is a lifeline. McChrystal's voice, stripped of pretense, reminds us that our deepest measure isn't in what we achieve, but in who we choose to be when no one's watching. He ends with Thomas Paine's line: "Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know." Listening to him say it, you don't just hear words-you feel the quiet conviction that this is the compass we all need.
It's not a book you finish; it's one you carry. And in audio form? It feels less like reading and more like a conversation that stays with you long after the last word fades. Perfect for a drive, a walk, or a moment of stillness. In a time demanding clarity, On Character is that rare gift: a roadmap to becoming the person you'd want to be remembered for.
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RiddleRover
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Firefly
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Breadmaker
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Essex
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Grotas
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IdeaAlchemy
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SunnySnap
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience