Book Ponder
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Do you know what good habits you want to implement in your life but can’t find time to do them? Individuals face this common problem when trying to make positive life changes. I will use reading as an example of a habit that people want to implement in their lives because they keep hearing how…
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Summary: “Deep Work” by Cal Newport emphasizes the value of distraction-free, intense focus to improve productivity and achieve fulfillment. Strategies include digital detox, embracing boredom, and prioritizing meaningful tasks.
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John D. Rockefeller’s biography “Titan” by Ron Chernow emphasizes the importance of surroundings, determination, writing, judgment, walking, learning from mistakes, focus, and delegation.
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Life can feel like a slump, but small victories matter. Like a baseball player, focus on small wins to break the cycle of feeling like a failure.
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The book “Discipline is Destiny” by Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of discipline, time management, simplicity, emotional control, and helping others.
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Robert D. Richardson Jr.’s “Emerson: The Mind on Fire” delves into the life of Ralph Waldo Emerson, highlighting his impactful habits, including prioritizing good habits, the power of the commonplace book, and unique reading strategies. Emerson’s journey, emphasis on introspection, generosity, and individualistic approach also shine through this quintessential biography.
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“Right Thing, Right Now” by Ryan Holiday is a stoicism-based self-improvement book focusing on justice, integrity, and kindness, emphasizing doing the right thing at all times.
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12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson is a book that provides lessons on how to be a better person and live a more fulfilling life. Jordan Peterson has been a controversial figure in the past years for his stand on free speech. Whether you agree with Dr. Peterson’s ideas or…
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Slow Productivity is the newest book from Cal Newport, it delves into the world of productivity and how we have lost our way on what the main goal of productivity is. The goal of accomplishing quality work has been lost in short-term tasks that make us feel busy but do not produce quality work and…
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“Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, published in 1937, emphasizes mindset, decisive action, continuous learning, clarity, passion, and mentorship for achieving success.
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