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4 Things You Need to Consider When Decision Making

There’s plenty of factors at play in real life that most people don’t factor into their decisions. And because they don’t, they screw up. Here are some of the top dangers to look out for. 1. What We Can’t Predict Because We Don’t Know I got this from Nassim Taleb’s book The Black Swan. This applies… Continue reading 4 Things You Need to Consider When Decision Making

How To Be On Time For Everything

Showing up on time is critically important. It’s such a measure of impoliteness for some people that they will refuse to meet with you if you’re even a little late. Believe me, this has happened to me. Whether it’s a meeting, interview, call, or event, showing up late can immediately leave a negative impression of… Continue reading How To Be On Time For Everything

13 Rules of Success from Richard Branson’s Book The Virgin Way

Richard Branson needs little introduction. He’s a renegade billionaire and one of the most famous billionaires because of it. His stunts, like driving through New York in a tank or air ballooning around the world, emanate his love of life. Previously, I wrote a book summary on his book Business Stripped Bare, which is an easy-to-understand book… Continue reading 13 Rules of Success from Richard Branson’s Book The Virgin Way

Why What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

Lee Iacocca is an example of a good leader. But not a great one. Jim Collins, in his best-selling book Good To Great, called Lee a level 4, but not a level 5, leader. Iacocca let his own ego get ahead of the success of his business. He achieved a miraculous turnaround for his company,… Continue reading Why What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

Productivity Experiment: I Documented What I Did Every Minute Of The Day For A Week. The Results Are Shocking..

For an entire week, I wrote down what I did for every minute of the day. This usually meant writing something down every time I switched tasks. An example would be: 10:05AM to 10:27AM Bathroom break while surfing Instagram – 22 minutes total. The results were shocking.

Principles by Ray Dalio Book Summary and Notes

“Truth – more precisely, an accurate understanding of reality – is the essential foundation for producing good outcomes.” ― Ray Dalio Ray Dalio and his new book, Principles, need little introduction. He has a net worth of over $18.9 billion+, made through the hedge fund he started. The book is a memoir of his life… Continue reading Principles by Ray Dalio Book Summary and Notes

How To Be The Luckiest Person On The Planet

“Someone’s got to be the luckiest guy in the world .. .And I’m just glad it’s me.” -Mark Cuban To be the luckiest person on Earth, the first thing you must do is understand what it means to be lucky. If you’re young, you may want to wish to have the talent of a child… Continue reading How To Be The Luckiest Person On The Planet

The women who made millions but felt drained and unfulfilled

I have heard stories like this numerous times, some are even worse with the businesswoman developing health issues due to the stress. The female entrepreneur Chalene Johnson also has a very similar one. I don’t personally agree with going into bankruptcy or debt if you can avoid it but this article is a huge theme… Continue reading The women who made millions but felt drained and unfulfilled

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)