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An Interview with Matthew Polly, Author of Bruce Lee’s Biography

Bruce Lee is an icon that needs little introduction to many. He broke into the Hollywood scene in a time when Asian characters were only played by white men or shown briefly as minor villains or goodie-two-shoes. Against blatant racism, he introduced a philosophy and a new sense of masculine athleticism to the Hollywood genre,… Continue reading An Interview with Matthew Polly, Author of Bruce Lee’s Biography

A Damn Good Book Summary of Martin Seligmann’s Learned Optimism

Martin Seligman is one of the most famous living psychologists because of his work in pioneering a new division of psychology, Positive Psychology. Rather than focusing on “the planes that crash,” Positive Psychology takes a new spin on psychology by focusing on the “planes that stay in the air.” By studying the mentally healthy and happy,… Continue reading A Damn Good Book Summary of Martin Seligmann’s Learned Optimism

This Is How To Raise Self Awareness (Science-Backed Research on Being Brutally Honest)

“Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves – their strengths, their values, and how they best perform.” ― Peter F. Drucker, Managing Oneself The entrepreneur and investor, Gary Vaynerchuk, has emphasized how self-awareness is the #1 trait you should develop. He’s not alone. Will Smith understands this too. One of the… Continue reading This Is How To Raise Self Awareness (Science-Backed Research on Being Brutally Honest)

The Truth About How to Find a Mentor (Plus Other Productivity & Self-Improvement Tips)

The latest hot trend in personal development is finding a mentor. Young people assume it is the key to success because they can model and learn from a master. But they struggle with finding a mentor. In this podcast episode, I cite Jack Welch’s take on finding a mentor from his book, Winning. If you’re not… Continue reading The Truth About How to Find a Mentor (Plus Other Productivity & Self-Improvement Tips)

10 Tips for Good Job Interview Answers

Picture the scene. I have a job interview in two hours. It’s an important one with a big company, and I want this job. But here I am, clueless about what I could do better and what I’m doing wrong. The truth is that how you act in that hour of your interview can change the trajectory… Continue reading 10 Tips for Good Job Interview Answers

7 Top Quotes from Sam Walton, Founder of Walmart

Sam Walton may have been the richest person to ever exist. It is hard to get a number for his net worth when he was alive. But the inheritance he left his four children kept them consistently at the top ten richest people in the world. And he was declared the richest man in the… Continue reading 7 Top Quotes from Sam Walton, Founder of Walmart

How To Remember Information You Read (and Decide What to Read)

Reading is so important. As I study successful people, all the way to billionaires, I find that the more wealthy they are, the more they typically consume information. It’s not always through books, but they are truly lifelong learners. But how do you remember information you read? I’ve read over 200+ books in the last… Continue reading How To Remember Information You Read (and Decide What to Read)

Trust Me Im Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday Book Summary & Review

I readthe book Trust Me I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday. Ryan Holiday and this book are well known in certain circles. The book reveals the truth about how certain articles and coverage in the press go viral — and it’s always organic; it’s manufactured. Here is what I learned.

How to Be a Bawse by Lilly Singh Book Summary & Review

Lilly Singh, also known as Superwoman, has built a massive YouTube following over the years, with over 1 billion+ views. She was recently ranked #10 on Forbes’s list of top paid YouTubers with an estimated salary of $10.5 million. (If you’re wondering how YouTubers make money, it’s a mix of sponsorships, ads, and merchandise.)