Learn to Thrive
Atomic Habits by James Clear
“You might start a habit because of motivation, but the only reason you’ll stick with one is that it becomes part of your identity.” – James Clear
In the following video and PDF book summary you’ll learn two strategies for building healthy and productive habits in 2019.
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
“What would this look like if this were easy?” – Tim Ferriss
In the following video you’ll learn three daily practices (used by author Tim Ferriss’s Tribe of Mentors) to eliminate overwhelm and restore focus.
Hooked by Nir Eyal
“79 percent of smartphone owners check their device within 15 minutes of waking up every morning.” – Nir Eyal
Are you easily distracted by your smartphone?
If so, the following video will help you understand why. In the video you’ll learn strategies to ‘unhook’ yourself from your phone so you can be less distracted and more productive.
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
“There’s one thing that is guaranteed to increase your feelings of control over your life: a bias toward action.” – Mel Robbins
How can you kill the habit of procrastination (and other unproductive habits) in five seconds?
Watch the following video to find out:
12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
“The foremost rule is that you must take responsibility for your own life. Period.” – Dr. Norman Doidge, MD
We can choose to let our work lives slide into chaos and disorder, or we can take responsibility and regain order.
The following book summary covers two rules that are worth remembering in times of chaos.
The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
“Energy is the X factor that makes it possible to fully ignite talent and skill.” – The Power of Full Engagement, Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz
Drive by Daniel Pink
“Motivation 3.0, the upgrade we now need, presumes that humans also have a drive to learn, to create, and to better the world.” – Daniel Pink
How can we get ourselves and others motivated to solve hard problems and learn complex subjects?
I explore these questions in my latest book summary:
1-Page PDF Summary of Drive
Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath
“If you want your ideas to be stickier, you’ve got to break someone’s guessing machine and then fix it.” – Chip Heath, Made to Stick
It’s hard to be successful if you can’t communicate your ideas effectively.
1-Page PDF Summary of Made to Stick