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Posts Tagged ‘Self-Improvement’

The Best Quotes About Hard Work

From the hundreds of books I’ve read and speeches I’ve listened to, here are the best quotes I’ve found about hard work.

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Book Summary: “Four Thousand Weeks”

Oliver Burkeman’s book “Four Thousand Weeks” is a philosophical and practical book that will help you reflect if you’re using your life well.

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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Using Obsidian as Your ‘Second Brain’

If you want to save ideas, quotes, and stories to reference later, here’s a complete guide to using Obsidian as your personal knowledge management system.

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Book Summary: “Hell Yeah or No”

“Hell Yeah or No” is one of the punchiest, pithiest books I’ve read in years. Derek Sivers offers a boatload of advice and practical wisdom.

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The Best Career Move I Ever Made Was 5 Steps Backward on the Corporate Ladder

Think of your career as a climbing wall, not a ladder. Rather than focusing on the title you want, ask yourself, “What impact do I want to have on the world?”

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Book Summary: “The Happiness Advantage”

Shawn Achor’s book “The Happiness Advantage” helped me understand the power of happiness and realize it’s a cause—not a byproduct—of success.

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7 Incredible Nonfiction Books You’ve (Probably) Never Heard About

Bestsellers are great, but there are a lot of hidden gems out there. Here are a few of my favorite nonfiction books you won’t find on many bestseller lists.

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5 Interesting Tactics That Will Spice Up Your Reading Life

In the past decade, I’ve read over 700 books. Along the way, I’ve discovered five unique tactics that can help spice up your reading life.

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Once 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…

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36 Lessons I Wish I Could Teach My 20-Year-Old Self, Looking Back on the Past 36 Years

Today I turn 36. If I had a time machine, I’d travel back to share these 36 lessons about life, happiness, and work with my 20-year-old self.

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