Reading
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The Power of Lifelong Learning: 7 Lessons From The Joys of Compounding
The Joys of Compounding by Gautam Baid is a powerful ode to lifelong learning, emphasizing the rewards of delayed gratification, the significance of mentors, and the value of reading. Baid urges readers to apply their knowledge, embrace humility, and extend assistance to others. He also delves into the concept of the hedonic treadmill, which can… Continue reading
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6 Key Lessons From Rich Dad Poor Dad
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki explores money mindset, assets, liabilities, and personal development lessons. Continue reading
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4 Key Takeaways from Joseph Campbell’s The Power of Myth
“The Power of Myth” by Joseph Campbell emphasizes the importance of myths, marriage, rites of passage, and dream interpretation. Continue reading
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Step Forward
The quote from Epictetus encourages action over mere knowledge accumulation to truly embody learning. Continue reading
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Top 5 Lessons From The Daily Laws by Robert Greene
“The Daily Laws” by Robert Greene is a collection of powerful lessons from his works, providing valuable insights. Continue reading
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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,… Continue reading
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Overcoming the Impossible: 4 Lessons From Courage Is Calling
Nothing Is Impossible Ryan talks about having the wrong mindset when facing a problem or challenge. We let the thought creep in that this thing is impossible and why even try it? He quotes Leo Tolstoy, “There is no deed in this life so impossible that you cannot do it. Your whole life should be… Continue reading
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Finding Balance in Time: 9 Lessons From Four Thousand Weeks
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman made me weary the first few pages because I thought it was going to be another self-help book, full of fluff, that could have been a blog post, but the longer I read, the more I realized that Burkeman was setting us up to view time management differently. … Continue reading
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The 5 Best Books I Read in 2023
The 5 Best Books I Read in 2023 In 2023 I read 33 books, most of them were biographies and history books with a couple of new release fictions from my favorite fictional worlds (Cosmere & Malazan). These are the five best books I read in 2023. The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday My daily… Continue reading
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Master Writing: 5 Lessons From Ray Bradbury
I recently finished Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury and it is the best book I have read to make you a better writer. It’s not going to teach you grammar or how to write the perfect book. But it will teach you how to love and gain mastery over writing. Write… Continue reading
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