I recently watched Crazy Rich Asians, and couldn’t help write a proud movie review. This highly anticipated romantic comedy-drama is the first major Hollywood film in 25 years with an all-Asian cast since The Joy Luck Club. The film debutted before the release at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, a staggering average rating. Since its release,… Continue reading A Proud Movie Review of Crazy Rich Asians
How To Take Notes Effectively and Efficiently for Recall
Here’s the problem: There’s so much to learn and so little time. And even if you consume information, you inevitably forget most of it. So, how do you stay focused and take notes effectively so that you retain what you learn? I’ll show you.
Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer Book Summary & Review
Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer is a best-selling personal development book for years. According to the book Getting There, the billionaire Sarah Blakely reads it once a month to stay in the right state. It’s a short read. Here are some useful insights from the book:
How To Get Into the Top 1% of 1% Without Hating What You Do with Gillian Segal
For her book, Getting There, Gillian Zoe Segal has interviewed some of the world’s most successful people, including billionaires Warren Buffett, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg and John Paul Dejoria, news reporter Anderson Cooper, composer Hans Zimmer, fashion designer Rachel Zoe, Sports Illustrated Cover model & fitness expert Kathy Ireland, and much more!
The Ultimate Guide to Active Listening
I recently watched an interview with Jay Abraham, known as the “9 Billion Dollar Man” for adding that much attributable cash to his clients’ bottom line. He said that his #1 skill was his incredible curiosity. It allowed him to learn so much from people. It made him interesting and fascinating to others because he… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Active Listening
Getting Things Done by David Allen: A Disappointed Book Summary & Review
I’ve heard about this book everywhere. It’s called Getting Things Done by David Allen. It’s one of the best-selling, most well-known productivity books . It’s always on the top of recommended lists and blog articles. It’s a quick read of 267 pages. I’d like to share the top insights and my disappointed review.
How To Not Take Life Too Seriously (and Why Research Says It Matters)
One secret to happiness I’ve discovered is simple. Don’t take life seriously. I have heard billionaires, athletes, and President Barack Obama say it. Specifically, they say you should take your business (or career) seriously, but not themselves. But how? Most people cannot keep in mind the bigger picture. So many of us are fortunate to… Continue reading How To Not Take Life Too Seriously (and Why Research Says It Matters)
The Magic of Thinking Big Book Summary
Here’s a book summary of The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz. This book is recommended often by successful people, topping the list of recommended books from Tim Ferriss’s podcast interviewees. But this is not just a summary. It’s much more than that. I want to give you the WHY behind the tips… Continue reading The Magic of Thinking Big Book Summary
How To Increase Learning Speed (This Will Make You Learn Faster)
Learning faster is one of the keys to success. For starters, you’ve seen the massive piles of books that make up the reading lists of Bill Gates, Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett. They’re lifelong learners. But learning comes in many forms beyond reading text. How do you consume information rapidly without forgetting and putting it… Continue reading How To Increase Learning Speed (This Will Make You Learn Faster)
What You Can Change and What You Can’t by Martin Seligman Book Summary
When it comes to living a life free of unnecessary stress and anxiety that hold you back, you can’t dwell on what you can’t change. If you don’t have the ability to change something, then worrying about it will only make you more sad and limit your potential. For example, if a man can’t change… Continue reading What You Can Change and What You Can’t by Martin Seligman Book Summary