Leonardo da Vinci is a renaissance man. Literally. He’s succeeded in a variety of areas in life, from art to science to invention. After hearing how this man was a once-in-a-century genius, I had to learn about him because I wanted to see if there’s anything I could take into my own life. I choose… Continue reading What I Learned From Leonardo da Vinci’s Life | Walter Isaacson Book Summary
Category: Success
7 Ways to Improve Your Self-Discipline and Willpower
When it comes to self improvement, in any form, most people inevitably think about willpower. Achieving your goals usually results in having to perform certain activities that aren’t comfortable or enjoyable, which comes down to having the discipline. But how do you improve your discipline? Is it possible or are you genetically stuck with what… Continue reading 7 Ways to Improve Your Self-Discipline and Willpower
What Is Self-Awareness And How Do I Improve It?
As experienced readers of my blog know, I’ve been fascinated with improving my emotional and social intelligence for a while. And I’ve made various articles and videos on the topic over the years. Today, I want to talk about the importance of self-awareness. To set up the explanation, I have to reveal that I’ve been… Continue reading What Is Self-Awareness And How Do I Improve It?
How To Better Manage Your Emotions and Stay Calm (with Recommended Books) [Podcast]
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that sometimes, your emotions make you make stupid moves. For me, anger is one that comes to mind. When you’re angry, you react, yell, and argue back. Unfortunately, these behaviors may not be the best behavior for a situation, which may only make things worse. Our emotions… Continue reading How To Better Manage Your Emotions and Stay Calm (with Recommended Books) [Podcast]
Book Summary & Notes: I Can’t Make This Up by Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart has come out of nowhere in the last few years to become one of the highest-paid comedians of all time, and one of the most recognizable actors. He and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can’t be ignored. You’re bound to see their faces at some point, whether that is on a talk show, a… Continue reading Book Summary & Notes: I Can’t Make This Up by Kevin Hart
“Mindless Eating” Book Summary – The Most Scientific Book on Food Psychology
It doesn’t take long to realize that nutrition is a core part of your health, and thus, success in life. Good nutrition affects your appearance and performance, which can lead to career success, dating success, and wealth. Yet, it’s scary how much an issue health and fitness continue to be in the USA. We’re still… Continue reading “Mindless Eating” Book Summary – The Most Scientific Book on Food Psychology
High Performers vs. Average Performers: What Makes The Difference
I’ve learned some shocking things in the professional world. First, I learned that high performers know there is a hidden job market. This secret market is where a majority of the jobs are given away before they reach job boards. And that’s the first difference between high performers and average performers: they know how the… Continue reading High Performers vs. Average Performers: What Makes The Difference
203 Books Written By Billionaires (A Constantly Updated, Complete List)
If you read all of these, you will not come out the same person you came in (in a good way), from experience. Here is the best list on the web of all the books written by billionaires. I have looked all over the Internet for a list, and I’ve yet to find a list… Continue reading 203 Books Written By Billionaires (A Constantly Updated, Complete List)
Why Personality Tests Are Important (And Which Is Best)
“It takes far more energy and work to improve from incompetence to mediocrity than it takes to improve from first-rate performance to excellence.” ― Peter F. Drucker, Managing Oneself If you want to up-level your performance in life, you’ve got to try personality tests. As the Peter Drucker quote above explains, knowing your strengths and… Continue reading Why Personality Tests Are Important (And Which Is Best)
6 Success Principles the Best Poker and Chess Players Have in Common
Given the popularity of and my interest in the new Netflix show Queen’s Gambit, I’m releasing a podcast episode about success principles I’ve found from the top chess and poker players. This episode sources its advice from my research of some of the best poker and chess players of all time. I’ve read books by… Continue reading 6 Success Principles the Best Poker and Chess Players Have in Common