Category: Lessons

  • Celebrate Small Wins: How to Overcome Disappointment and Build Momentum for Self-Improvement

    Facing disappointments during self-improvement is normal. Celebrate small wins, own your successes, and be your biggest fan to maintain momentum and overcome old habits.

  • 17 Key Lessons from Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life

    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…

  • Be Wary of Your Associations

    The reason why the Jim Rohn quote “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time around” is so popular, is because it’s true.  In The Art of Living by Epictetus, he has a similar quote about being wary of the individuals you associate with. “Other people’s views and troubles can…

  • Using Books as Mentors

    In his book Mastery, Robert Greene talks about the importance of having a mentor when starting your career. A mentor can guide you on the mistakes to avoid and tasks to focus on to succeed in your apprenticeship. Books Are Temporary Mentors Similarly, if your circumstances limit your contacts, books can serve as temporary mentors,…

  • Concentrate Every Minute Like a Roman

    The author reflects on the timeless wisdom found in “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius, emphasizing the importance of giving undivided attention to important tasks.