Lessons Learned
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Write, Read, Repeat: Building the Habits That Lead to Better Writing
There’s No Excuse Not To Be Writing Once a year, I’ll pick up a new book on writing to get my creativity flowing again and to see if I gain any new insights into the craft. While I gain some new tips and tricks, I will save you a ton of time and tell you… Continue reading
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Grow Your Website: Be a Fan First
You Must Give a Little I want people to read my blog, I want people to subscribe to my newsletter, and I want to be followed on Instagram. These are all similar goals for anyone creating content, but why do we deserve to have fans when we aren’t fans first? This is an issue I… Continue reading
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Harnessing Aha Moments for Creative Breakthroughs
That moment when something clicks, when you get excited about a thing, some may call it the “aha” moment or the “light bulb” moment. These are the moments when you need to drop everything and allow whatever is causing this feeling to guide you. It could be reading a topic that is resonating with you… Continue reading
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5 Books I’m Looking Forward to in 2025
As we approach 2025, I try to spend December planning ahead and pondering my reading goals for the following year. Usually, I’ll pick a few books I want to reread, a daily devotional, and perhaps some new releases that I’ve been waiting for. My goal is usually 52 books, and I tend to read at… Continue reading
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5 Best Books I Read in 2024
Education of a Wandering Man by Louis L’Amour I had only heard of Louis L’Amour in passing as an author of old western novels. After listening to an interview with his son on the Art of Manliness podcast, I resonated with the life of Louis L’Amour, and even though it feels far-fetched, I felt like… Continue reading
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Thomas Jefferson: A Complex Legacy of Liberty and Duty
Thomas Jefferson is a controversial figure in American history. He accomplished great things as a founding father and made sacrifices for the country he loved. Even though judgment should be withheld in certain aspects of history because they were a product of their time, other moments, like the holocaust and slavery, are never acceptable, regardless… Continue reading
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Unlocking Success: 3 Lessons From The Third Door
The Lessons Learned series is different than standard book reviews. There are hundreds of great book reviews for The Third Door, and I would be wasting your time creating another one. Instead, I strive to give you the lessons I was able to extract from the book to improve my life and yours. The Third… Continue reading
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Mastering Habits: 5 Lessons From Atomic Habits
The Lessons Learned series is different than standard book reviews. There are hundreds of great book reviews for Atomic Habits, and I would be wasting your time creating another one. Instead, I strive to give you the lessons I was able to extract from the book to improve my life and yours. Control What You… Continue reading
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Mastering Distraction: 4 Lessons Learned From Deep Work
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. Continue reading
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9 Lessons From John D. Rockefeller’s Life
John D. Rockefeller’s biography “Titan” by Ron Chernow emphasizes the importance of surroundings, determination, writing, judgment, walking, learning from mistakes, focus, and delegation. Continue reading
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