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How to fail at almost everything and still win big by scott adams

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams

Goals are for Losers” – Scott Adams, How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

Fairly alarming statement by author Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert), but after reading his book ‘How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big’ I completely understand why.

The following video explores the difference between Goals & Systems. The 1-Page PDF Summary below provides an overview of three systems you can use to dramatically improve your odds of professional success.

1-Page PDF Summary of Insights

 

Get Fully Charged

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Are You Fully Charged? by Tom Rath

“We identified and catalogued more than 2,600 ideas for improving daily experience. As we narrowed down the concepts to the most proven and practical strategies, underlying patterns continued to surface. Three key conditions differentiate days when you have a full charge from typical days” – Tom Rath, from the book ‘Are You Fully Charged?’

  1. Meaning: making the connection between what you do and how it benefits another person
  2. Interactions: creating far more positive moments than negative moments
  3. Energy: making choices that improve your mental and physical health

The following 4-minute video explores the act of finding meaning to get a daily charge. The 1-Page PDF Summary below provides actionable insights in all three areas.

1-Page PDF Summary

 

Entrepreneurship Ingredients

#AskGaryVee by Gary Vaynerchuk

#AskGaryVee by Gary Vaynerchuk

The stakes and the opportunities are high, and the next thirty-six months of hustle might just pay off more than usual for those people willing to put in the time and effort. “– Gary Vaynerchuk in #AskGaryVee

If you have a business idea or a desire to work for yourself, #AskGaryVee might be the book you’ve been waiting for.

Gary is a passionate and successful entrepreneur who tells it like it is.

“#AskGaryVee is a content firehouse, dousing readers with honest, blunt answers to their questions. It will make you uncomfortable and get you excited about your discomfort.” – #AskGaryVee book

Here is quick summary of the ideas that I gathered from Gary’s book along with a 1-PDF Summary you can use to check-in with your level of hustle and self-awareness:

1-Page PDF Summary

The Habit Formula

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Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin

With habits, we conserve our self–control. Because we’re in the habit of putting a dirty coffee cup in the office dishwasher, we don’t need self–control to perform that action; we do it without thinking. Of course, it takes self–control to establish good habits. But once the habit is in place, we can effortlessly do the things we want to do.” – Gretchen Rubin

Habits are the great enabler of change. They allow us to execute effortlessly and automatically. However, they do require some willpower and decision-making power to get started.

Watch the following video and download the following 1-PDF book summary to understand how you can effectively develop new habits:

1-Page PDF Summary Link

The Way of the Essentialist

Greg McKeown, Essentialism

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

The pursuit of success can be a catalyst for failure. Put another way, success can distract us from focusing on the essential things that produce success in the first place.” – Greg McKeown

The basic value proposition of Essentialism:

Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter.” – Greg McKeown

In the following video I summarize Greg’s book and provide a framework for preventing the non-essential from creeping into your life:

1-Page PDF Summary

A SuperBetter Mindset

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SuperBetter by Jane McGonigal

“Purposeful play builds self-confidence and real-world problem-solving skills.” – Jane McGonigal, SuperBetter

Adopting a ‘gameful’ mindset is a great way to increase resilience and accelerate personal growth. A ‘gameful’ mindset leads to strategic problem-solving methods and radically alters how we approach our work.

“The SuperBetter method is designed to make you stronger, happier, braver, and more resilient.” – Jane McGonigal

Watch the following video (my latest book summary animation) to discover how the SuperBetter method can help you unlock a ‘gameful’ mindset and boost your productivity:

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The Daily Battle: Defensive vs. Discovery

How To Have a Good Day

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard

When we look back on our lives, we should be proud of the days we’ve spent living it. We need to be more intentional with how we spend our days.

“We miss a big opportunity if we simply let the day happen to us.” – Caroline Webb

In the following video I outline a method you can use to ensure you have a good day (insights gathered from reading Caroline Webb’s book – How to Have a Good Day):

Leverage Your Body

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Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges

The body is a powerful performance enhancing tool.

The mind constantly looks to the body for signals on how to think, act and feel.

“Your body shapes your mind. Your mind shapes your behavior. And your behavior shapes your future. Let your body tell you that you’re powerful and deserving, and you become more present, enthusiastic, and authentically yourself.” – Amy Cuddy, Presence

To discover how you can use your body to boost mental performance and increase the odds of success watch the following video: