Posts Tagged ‘Productivity’
Book Review: “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant”
Eric Jorgenson collected much of Naval Ravikant’s ideas and aphorisms into this book. I’m glad he did! It’s one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read.
Read MoreOnce Every Week or So, You Need to Schedule Time to Think
Responding to emails, Slacks, and unimportant tasks within seconds won’t actually help you get ahead, but this will…
Read MoreAfter 15 Years of Trying to Build a Journaling Habit, I Finally Broke Through When I Tried the “BuJo” System
After 15 years of trying to build a journaling habit, I finally found a system that works: bullet journaling (BuJo). Here are the basics.
Read MoreThe 50 Best Business Books
I’ve read hundreds of business books and run a business book review website for over a decade. Here are my 50 favorite business reads.
Read MoreThe Secret to Accomplishing Your Massive Project: Start Small (Like Really, Really Small)
The best way to accomplish something BIG is to start small. “Radical incrementalism” can help you become sneakily productive.
Read MoreBook Review: “How We Learn”
In his book How We Learn, Benedict Carey unearths the surprising truth about when, where, and why we learn. Here’s a brief summary and review.
Read MoreThis Is (By Far) the Best Way to Remember What You Read in Books
I’ve used this tactic to remember the key takeaways from hundreds of books, and it’s been a huge help. I include screenshots for guidance.
Read MoreBook Review: “A World Without Email”
Cal Newport thinks that our society depends WAY too much upon email. Here’s my review of his new book, A World Without Email.
Read MoreHide Your Project in Secret Instead of Shouting About It
Be the person who works in humble, quiet isolation, then emerges from hibernation having completed something of substance.
Read MoreThe Habits That Make You Different Are the Ones That Will Make You Successful
The things that make you abnormal are often the things that become your superpowers. Abnormal habits lead to success.
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