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
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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
How Being American Born Chinese (ABC) Is The Best Thing To Happen To Me
The first time I heard the phrase, “American Born Chinese” was probably from a Chinese immigrant classmate. I heard the phrase, “ABC” and was unsure what it meant. After it was explained, I thought it was strange that they had invented a term to categorize me. That said, every time “ABC” was mention, it was… Continue reading How Being American Born Chinese (ABC) Is The Best Thing To Happen To Me
Best Personal Development and Positive Thinking Podcasts of 2020
Podcasts are one of the most valuable free resources of audio to help you reach your potential and entertain yourself while on-the-go. Here are the top personal development podcasts out there, in rough order of priority. I’m well-plugged into this universe, so you can rest assured about these recommendations. Note: This is not a list… Continue reading Best Personal Development and Positive Thinking Podcasts of 2020
How To Start Making Money Online with Nick Kho
Many of my readers have written in asking for advice on how to start making their first $1,000 a month (or some income) online from scratch. For this podcast episode, I brought Nick Kho, the Asian American CEO and founder of Real Social Dynamics, the world’s largest men’s dating coaching business. Nick has built 7-to-8 figure… Continue reading How To Start Making Money Online with Nick Kho
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
What To Do If You Don’t Like Meditation
People want to get into meditation for different reasons. Some want to be more spiritual. Some want to achieve enlightenment. Others realize the science and health benefits. (There’s a ton of literature on the topic) Others do it to lower blood pressure. I do it for a self-development reason. It very frequently comes up in… Continue reading What To Do If You Don’t Like Meditation