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5 Lessons I Learned From The Book 'As a Man Thinketh'

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1) You Become What You Think

You are what you are right now because of the thoughts you once had or have. If you want to change yourself, you should first start with changing your thoughts. All the actions of man arise from the hidden seeds of thoughts.

Just with the right choice and application of thought, man can ascend to divine perfection; while with wrong choice and application of thought, he can rise below the level of the beast.

Good thoughts and results can never produce bad results; bad thoughts and actions can never produce good results.

2)Your Mind is Like a Garden

The author creates an analogy of our mind with the garden. We either choose to cultivate our mind wisely or let it run wild. If we don't plant the seeds of beautiful flowers in our garden, the garden will itself produce some useless weeds.

Just as the gardener weeds out all unnecessary plants it is the responsibility of every individual to plant the right seeds, nurture them, and at the same time put out all the weeds. When we do this, our life becomes beautiful. But if we do the exact opposite and feed the weeds, our life becomes a mess.

3) Thoughts Not Just Affect Mentally, But Also Physically
How and what we think has a significant impact not just on the mental level but also physical level. The body is the servant of mind and it obeys the order of mind be it deliberately chosen or automatically expressed.

The author argues that the people who live in constant fear of disease are the ones who actually get it. Therefore being healthy is not just about the body, it's also more about the mind.

Change of diet will not help a man who will not change his thoughts.

Thoughts also affect how we age. If we just pause for a second and observe the people around us, we can see people in their nineties with bright smiling faces. But we also can see the people who are just in their mid-thirties whose face is drawn into unharmonious contours.

4)You Are Not Shaped by Your Circumstances

If you believe you can't get something just because you came from a different background or because your environment doesn't support you, you are wrong my friend. You are not shaped by the circumstances rather the outer world of circumstances shapes itself into the inner world of your thoughts.

No matter what the circumstances are, you always have the freedom to choose how to respond. And the best response is always to choose to focus on the areas you have control of. When you focus on what you have control over and improve that way, you win in life.

Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they, therefore, remain bound.

5)Actions And Thoughts Must Go Together

The knowledge preached by some of the self-help gurus about thoughts is that you will achieve whatever you think if you just believe it. This is also represented as a law of attraction and the idea is sold to many people.

James Allen, who is also considered as the pioneer of the self-help movement was clear that just having thoughts are not enough. Thoughts are just the starting point. And if we don't harmonize our thoughts with the right actions, we will never accomplish what we are set to.

Just wishing for things and waiting for them to come to you will not help you in any way. You must go out, take action and earn it, whatever it is you want.

8 Lessons From the Book "The 48 Laws of Power"

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Alive time where we are learning and active and leveraging.
👉 There's no third option. You have to choose!

2⃣ Be Amoral in Your Assessments, Be Ethical In Your Actions
🤓 Books explain what various species do.
👉 But as humans we're free to make our own choices in our own lives, and we should choose well (as he has done).

3⃣ Objectivity Is Everything
😉 It's not about seeing the world negatively, it's about removing that impartiality we project on it.

4⃣ Be Better Than People Expect
❗️When you create public work, people naturally make assumptions about you.
👉 You should be nicer, funnier, smarter, more open-minded, cooler, more informed.

5⃣ Make Your Way to the Inside
🤠 When we approach a field we haven't yet studied, we are on the outside of.
💭 But as we put in the work, as we familiarize ourselves with every component, as we develop our intuitive field, we eventually make our way to this inside.

6⃣ Make Time for Strenuous Exercise
🤓 Because it requires total isolation: no music, no phone, no possible interruptions. Just quiet, strenuous exercise.
👉 I've had some of my most productive brainstorming sessions in the pool.

7⃣ Learn The Art of Patience
💭 It's easier to be patient when nothing is happening though.
😉 Let the time does its best. Let it grow.

8⃣ OK Is Not Good Enough
💭 It's that sense of perfectionism that is the difference between a mediocre book and a timeless one.
👉 Ask yourself: Did I throw away some pretty good stuff? If I didn't, it means I've settled.

9 Powerful Lessons From the Book "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living"
 

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1  Focus on today
❗Thinking about what needs to be done in the future can lead to overwhelm and inaction.
But if you focus on what you need to accomplish today, it's much more doable.
👉 It will help you create the future you want, one day at a time.

2  If you're worrying about failing, follow these three steps:
1. Analyze a situation causing you worry to determine the worst possible scenario.
2. Accept the worst possible case scenario, if it is to happen.
3. Focus on trying to improve the situation.

3 Understand the situation
👉 Whenever you're worrying about something, you need to do three things:
1.Get the facts.
2.Analyze the facts.
3.Arrive at a decision – and act on that decision.

4. Breaking the worry habit
🤠 To conquer worry, you need to understand that worry is a habit. That means it's a habit you can break.
One technique for breaking the worry habit is to keep yourself busy.
👉 When you're really busy or taken up by action, it's hard to worry.

5. Avoid trying to get even
💡If selfish people try to take advantage of you, cross them off your list, but don't try to get even.
❌ No one can disturb your mind if you do not let them. Don't waste time thinking about people you don't like.

6. Don't worry about ingratitude
🟢 It's human nature for people to forget to be grateful.
If you want to be giving to people or the world, then do it.
❌ Don't worry about that being recognized. If it is, great. But don't feel bad if you don't receive it.

7.  90% right, 10% wrong
👉 Most of the time, about 90% of our lives are going well, while 10% are not going as we'd like.
The best way to start enjoying your life is to focus on what's going well.
😊 You can always try to improve what's not going well.

8.  Consider religion and prayer
🙏 Religion and prayer is a good way to stop fretting about all of your troubles.
👉 Even if you're not religious, talk to yourself about your worries, about your joys, about your hopes and dreams. Ask the universe for help.

9. Keep a "fool things I have done" list
📃 One way to begin learning from and accepting your mistakes is to keep a "fool things I have done" list.
✅ You can add to the list over time and look back over the years to see how you're improving.

10 Lessons From the Book "Psychology of Money"

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1 Money Decisions
🤓 Every decision is justified by taking the information we have at the moment and plugging it into our unique mental model of how the world works.
💗 "The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance observes" — Sherlock Holmes.

2 Be careful who you praise and admire;
👉 Be careful who you look down upon and wish to avoid becoming.
🙂 We only see the headlines and believe we can do the same.

3 Having Enough
🔴 One of the most challenging financial skills in the world is to get the goal post to stop moving, it is evident in our consumer-driven lifestyles.
👉 Capitalistic system makes it easy to feel good with the latest gadget or item, and you have to keep getting them.

4. Compound interest
🤠 The book mentions Warren Buffett's investment success often as he has been investing for decades.
👉 You must let your money compound naturally and stay out of its way.

5.Planning is essential but
👉 the most important part of every plan — is to plan on a plan, not going according to plan.
😉 Plans and hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

6 You can be wrong half the time and still make a fortune
🤠 "Here's the thing about luck...you don't know if it's good or bad until you have some perspective." — Alice Hoffman

7 Controlling your time is the highest dividend money pays
🔴 The intrinsic value of money is its ability to give you control over your time.
👉 Unspent assets give you greater control over what you can do and when you can do it.

8 Humility
👉 One of the most potent ways to increase your savings isn't to raise your income but raise your humility.
✅ In the future, taking the ego out of my decisions will be wiser, mainly if it results in completing a long-term goal.

9 True wealth is what you don't see.
👉 Modern capitalism makes helping people fake until they make it a cherished industry
🤓 Be more concerned with what they did to earn the wealth and see how I can apply those principles.

🔟 Avoid the single points of failure.
👉 A good rule of thumb in life is "everything that can break will eventually break."
🤠 So an important lesson as we advance is to diversify your income streams and your skillset ASAP.

10 Powerful Lessons From the Book "Think Again"

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1. Think like a scientist.
🤓 A scientist is always in a rethinking loop which enables discovery of new knowledge.
🙏 It takes great humility and insatiable curiosity to live a rethinking life. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom.

2. Develop Confident Humility
😊 Humility isn't about lack of self-confidence. It's about being grounded. Knowing that we are both flawed and fallible.
❌ Never losing sight of this reality. Confidence is about self belief.

3. Detaching Opinion from Identity
🤠 We should avoid becoming too attached to our ideas and our beliefs. We shouldn't let it become part of our identity.
😊 Stay a little detached. That way, when we find out that they are wrong, it's easy for us to rethink and let go of old ideas.

4. Argue about HOW, not WHY
👉 Once you start discussing HOW people start noticing the gaps in their knowledge and the flaw in their conclusions and become less argumentative.
👉 They become more amenable to explore other choices and the disagreement turns into constructive speech.

5. How to win debates and negotiate well
🤠 Focus on fewer but stronger points. Too many arguments, including some not so strong ones, dilute the merit of your strongest points .
👉 The opponent can easily refute your weakest point and make your overall argument look bad.

6. Changing mindsets
🤓 We can't motivate people to change, but we can help them.
👉 Motivational Interviewing helps in doing that. It involves the 3 key techniques.
· Asking open ended questions
· Engage in reflective listening
· Affirming the person's ability and desire to change

7. Dealing with Polarised Mindsets
🤓 We live in a divided world. Across a range of complicated issues. Presenting the opinion of the other side makes matters worse.
👉 You dig your heels in and become more entrenched in your beliefs. There is no scope of rethinking.

8. Rethinking for Kids
🤠 The practise of doing multiple drafts instead of just one. Especially in creative projects.
👉 The general view is that making students re-do something is discouraging. It implies a poor effort. But that's just poor communication.

9. Learning Organizations
😊 Strong process accountability (alongwith outcome accountability) leads to consistent long term success.
👉 Just focussing on outcome accountability is like a hit or miss. You will have little control on delivering the desired outcome.

10. Career Planning
🚫 We need to stop asking kids what they want to do when they grow up.
👉 By asking this and forcing kids to choose something, we can cause what is called Identity Foreclosure.
🤠 The kids settle on something prematurely without exploring enough choices .

9 Lessons From the Book "Write It Down, Make It Happen"


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1️⃣  If you're specific when you write down your goals, You'll activate a part of your brain that helps you focus on them.
👉🏻 Visualization is a way to guide your brain to your dreamed-of destination.
2️⃣  Your brain isn't really good at distinguishing imagination from reality.
👉🏻 That's why you always wake up before you fall down in your dreams.
🤓 If you trick him into thinking that a dream of yours is reality, it will work towards achieving it.

✍ By writing down specific goals for your brain and letting it process them slowly and carefully. Not to mention: repeatedly.

4️⃣ Use Your Reticular Activating System to Your Benefit
🧠 Your brain has a feature which scientists call "reticular activating system" or RAS, for short.
🟢 It's a sort of a brain filter which helps your mind focus on important things and ignore irrelevant data.

5️⃣ If you write down your goals and intents – both in the short and long runs – you can train your brain to filter things which may not lead to the fulfillment of these hopes and dreams.
✅ So, your unconsciousness will work for you even when you're not aware.

6️⃣ To motivate yourself for your biggest goals, achieve small ones first and add charitable outcomes.

7⃣ Writing down your dreams and aspirations is like hanging up a sign that says, 'Open for Business.

8⃣ Writing down your fears takes away their hold on you;writing out the reverse of your fears... empowers and energizes you to start thinking differently.

9⃣ You need not write volumes to express a goal;a short and simple list of items, as specific as possible, will clarify your intentions as surely as an.

10 inspirational novels to lift your spirits

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Have you ever finished an inspirational book feeling truly uplifted? The 10 novels here lift our spirits in that special way, rekindling hope and belief in the human spirit. You'll discover inspiring stories to brighten any day and remind you of life's gifts.

1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
An inspirational fable that chronicles a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who embarks on a journey to discover his destiny. As he travels from his home in Spain to the Egyptian pyramids, he learns profound life lessons that inspire him to overcome fear, trust his heart, and persist through adversity in pursuit of his dreams. This uplifting tale explores universal themes of destiny, self-discovery, and realizing one's full potential.
2. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
When renowned sociology professor Morrie Schwartz is diagnosed with ALS, he reaches out to his former student Mitch Albom so that he can share his invaluable life lessons one last time. During emotional weekly visits, Morrie conveys insights on embracing relationships, practicing compassion, maintaining a positive mindset, and approaching death with dignity and meaning. This poignant memoir will inspire readers to appreciate life's simplicity, follow their passions, and cherish every moment.
3. The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
In this uplifting dialogue, two Nobel Peace Prize winners reflect on how to find joy and meaning during life's inevitable hardships. Through profound discussions and shared meditations, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu reveal how practices like gratitude, empathy, and altruism can lead to enduring happiness and inner peace. Their wisdom provides a compass for overcoming obstacles, serving others, and discovering tranquility during painful times.

4. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl chronicles his harrowing experiences surviving multiple Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust. He describes his theory of finding meaning and purpose amid even the most horrific suffering. Frankl explains how clinging to hope, accepting what we cannot change, and discovering our unique purpose helps us to endure and transcend trauma. His message serves as an inspiration for persevering through life's darkest moments.

The Shack follows Mack Phillips, whose life is turned upside down after his young daughter is abducted and murdered. Years later, in the throes of what he calls the Great Sadness, Mack receives a mysterious note inviting him to an abandoned shack. There he has transformational encounters with physical manifestations of the Holy Trinity who help him process paralyzing grief and restore his faith in God's love.

6. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
This Canadian classic follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, a lively and imaginative orphan girl sent to live on Prince Edward Island. Her new life with the Cuthberts teaches Anne the meaning of family, friendship, and embracing one's true self. Anne's indomitable spirit, love of nature's beauty, and belief in spreading kindness transform not only her own life, but her community.
7. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Haunted by childhood memories of witnessing a devastating act against his best friend Hassan, Amir returns to Afghanistan decades later for a chance at redemption. His thrilling yet heart-wrenching journey illuminates the power of friendship, love, and righting past wrongs. In the end, Amir learns that true courage comes not from hiding, but standing up for those you care about.

8. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
This beloved fable follows the lifelong relationship between a generous tree and a young boy she loves. As the boy grows older, the tree gives him her shade, apples, branches, and trunk, happily sacrificing parts of herself so he can be happy. Their poignant story offers lessons about selfless giving, unconditional love, and appreciating simple joys like climbing trees and swinging from branches.

Set in 1930s Alabama, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is told through the eyes of young Scout Finch. She learns about prejudice, innocence, courage, and morality as her lawyer father Atticus defends a black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. Though Atticus loses the case, he sets an example of justice and integrity for Scout that profoundly shapes her character and perspective.

10. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
After a cargo ship sinks in the Pacific Ocean, 16-year-old Pi Patel is stranded for months on a lifeboat with only a spotted hyena, an injured zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. This fantastical adventure about surviving against extraordinary odds shows how imagination and faith can transform hardship into an opportunity for wonder and spiritual growth.

If you seek inspiration, let these uplifting novels renew your spirit. Keep them close and reread when you need comfort or motivation most. Novels that touch the heart have power - they can lift us up, inspire us, and illuminate life's gifts when we need it most.

How reading books can help you live a longer, healthier life


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There's no denying that books have the power to transport us to different worlds with just a few words. But what if we told you that reading books can also help you live longer? According to a study by researchers at Yale University, people who read books live longer lives than those who don't.

The study, published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, involved asking 3,635 participants over the age of 50 about their reading habits. The researchers then divided the group into three categories: non-readers, those who read less than 3.5 hours per week, and those who read more than 3.5 hours per week. For the next 12 years, the researchers followed up with each group.
The results were astounding. The study found that both groups of readers outlived the non-readers. However, those who read for more than 3.5 hours per week lived a full 23 months longer than those who didn't read at all. This extended lifespan applied to all readers, regardless of gender, wealth, education, or health factors, making it a significant finding.

But what's even more interesting is that book readers specifically had a 4-month survival advantage compared to non-book readers, and a 20% reduction in risk of mortality over the 12 years of follow-up. This suggests that book reading specifically, rather than reading in general, is what's driving this survival advantage.

According to the study's authors, any level of book reading gave a significantly stronger survival advantage than reading periodicals. This is because book reading involves more cognitive faculties, specifically deep reading and emotional connection. While deep reading involves engaging with a book and understanding it within its context, emotional connection involves empathizing with the characters, promoting social perception and emotional intelligence. These cognitive processes are believed to have a significant impact on our overall health.
But what causes this impact? The Yale team notes that better health behaviors and reduced stress may also play a role. However, it is clear that reading books provides a survival advantage due to the immersive nature that helps maintain cognitive status.

In short, this study serves as a reminder of the importance of reading books for both entertainment and health. With life expectancy constantly increasing, it's important to consider ways to improve our overall quality of life. So regardless of your background or lifestyle, consider spending some time each day with a good book. You might be surprised at the positive impact it can have on your life!

10 philosophical books to challenge your beliefs


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Philosophy has always been about challenging assumptions and questioning beliefs. It encourages us to explore new ideas and think critically about the world we live in. Reading philosophical works can offer us a unique perspective on life and force us to reconsider our beliefs and values. In this article, we will explore 10 philosophical books that will challenge your beliefs and expand your worldview.

1. "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal writings by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, where he reflects on his own experiences and ideas that helped him cope with the stresses of ruling an empire. Written in the form of daily meditations, this book covers a wide range of philosophical themes, including Stoicism, self-control, fate, and morality. Through his reflections, Aurelius encourages the reader to focus on the present moment, to accept the inevitable impermanence of life, and to embrace virtue as the key to a meaningful existence. This book offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest leaders and thinkers, making it a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, mindfulness, or personal growth.

2. "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a philosophical novel by Friedrich Nietzsche, which tells the story of the prophet Zarathustra as he travels through a fictional world, delivering his own wisdom and teaching. Through his teachings, Zarathustra challenges the traditional values of society, such as Christianity and democracy, and proposes a new way of life based on the will to power and the pursuit of excellence. This book is famous for its controversial and provocative ideas, such as the death of God and the idea of the "superman." It is a powerful and challenging exploration of existence, morality, and human potential.

3. "The Republic" by Plato is one of the most influential works of Western philosophy and a cornerstone of political theory. In this book, Plato sets out to create an ideal society based on the principles of justice, wisdom, and virtue. Through a series of dialogues, he explores various ethical and political problems, such as the nature of justice, the problem of evil, and the tension between freedom and authority. This book has been debated and discussed for centuries, and it continues to be a cornerstone of political philosophy, as well as an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy.

4. "Beyond Good and Evil" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a collection of aphorisms and philosophical musings by Friedrich Nietzsche, which explore the nature of morality, truth, and philosophy itself. In this book, Nietzsche proposes a radical reevaluation of traditional moral values, arguing that they are not fixed or objective, but rather dependent on individual perspectives and social conventions. He also critiques the notion of objective truth, arguing that all knowledge is inherently subjective and contingent on cultural and historical contexts. This book is a challenging and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in ethics, metaphysics, or the philosophy of language.

5. "The Nicomachean Ethics" by Aristotle is one of Aristotle's most important works, and one of the foundational texts of Western philosophy. In this book, Aristotle sets out to explore the nature of happiness, virtue, and human flourishing. Through a series of inquiries, he argues that one's character determines one's actions and ultimately one's life, and that cultivating virtues such as courage, honesty, and generosity is essential for realizing human potential. This book is a profound and practical guide to living a good life, and a timeless classic of ethical philosophy.

6. "The Tao Te Ching" by Lao Tzu is a classic of Chinese philosophy and a fundamental text of Taoism. It consists of 81 short chapters, each of which presents a philosophical idea or insight. Through these chapters, Lao Tzu explores the nature of the Tao, or the fundamental principle of the universe, and offers practical advice for living in harmony with it. This book emphasizes the importance of humility, simplicity, and compassion, and encourages the reader to seek wisdom in stillness and silence. It is a beautiful and inspiring work of philosophy, and an essential read for anyone interested in Chinese culture, spirituality, or philosophy.


7. "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant is one of the most influential works of modern philosophy, and a seminal text in the history of epistemology. In this book, Immanuel Kant sets out to explore the nature of knowledge, and to determine the scope and limits of human reason. Through a series of complex arguments, Kant critiques traditional metaphysics and defends a transcendental idealism, which posits that our knowledge is ultimately grounded in our own mental activity. This book is a challenging and rewarding read, and a central text in the Western philosophical canon.

8. "The Analects" by Confucius is a collection of sayings and teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius, compiled by his disciples after his death. In this book, Confucius offers practical advice for living a moral and virtuous life, emphasizing the importance of social harmony, filial piety, and respect for tradition. Through his aphorisms and dialogues, Confucius provides a timeless guide for ethical behavior, and offers a powerful vision of a just and harmonious society. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, ethics, or culture.

9. Being and Time by Martin Heidegger is a complex and influential work of philosophy that explores the concept of being and how human beings understand and experience their existence. The book critiques traditional philosophical approaches that reduce being to abstract concepts and instead emphasizes the importance of exploring the actual lived experience of being in the world. Heidegger also delves into the meaning of time and how our understanding of it relates to our understanding of being. Through his intricate analysis of language and its relationship to being, Heidegger offers readers an illuminating and thought-provoking exploration of fundamental questions of human existence.

10. "The Enchiridion" by Epictetus is a short but powerful work of Stoic philosophy, written by the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus. In this book, Epictetus offers practical advice for living a virtuous and fulfilling life, emphasizing the importance of self-control, wisdom, and inner peace. Through a series of aphorisms and reflections, he provides a timeless guide for ethical behavior, and offers a powerful vision of the Stoic way of life. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient philosophy or Stoicism.

Reading philosophical works is a valuable exercise for anyone looking to challenge their beliefs and expand their worldview. These 10 books offer a wide range of perspectives on life, ethics, and society, and are sure to provoke deep thought and introspection. Each of these works has something unique to offer to readers. So, go pick up one of these books and dive into the fascinating world of philosophy. You never know what new ideas and insights you might discover.

10 key lessons to take away from the book "The Magic of Thinking Big"

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The book "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David. J. Schwartz is a self-help book that teaches readers how to overcome their limiting beliefs, unleash their potential, and achieve greater success in life. The book is centered around ten key lessons that emphasize the power of positive thinking, goal-setting, action, and perseverance. In this article, we will discuss each of these ten main lessons in detail and their potential benefits for individuals seeking to improve their lives and reach their full potential.

1. Believe in yourself
Self-belief is the foundation of success since without it, you could not achieve greatness. The book emphasizes that having faith in yourself and your abilities is essential to overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. People who lack self-belief tend to be overly critical of themselves and give up easily when faced with a challenge or setback. On the other hand, people with self-belief tend to be more positive in outlook, recognize their strengths, and view challenges as opportunities for growth, learning, and improvement.

2. Set goals that excite you
Setting goals is one thing, but setting goals that are thrilling and inspiring to achieve will provide you with the motivation to take action and persevere through any obstacles that may arise. The book emphasizes that setting mundane goals will not lead to success or genuine happiness. Goals that excite you play a vital role in achieving your objectives since they ignite a passion within you that gives you the motivation to go the extra mile.

3. Action is key
We need to take action to transform them into reality. Many of us remain stuck with our great visions because we do not take the necessary steps to move forward. The book emphasizes the importance of action in achieving success and shows how taking small yet consistent steps towards your goals can have a massive impact over time.

4. Learn from failures
Everyone will face failures and obstacles on their path to success. It is essential to remain positive, learn from the experience, and press on towards your goals. The book encourages readers to use every experience as an opportunity to learn and grow, thus developing resilience and personal growth.

5. Think positive
The book emphasizes that the thoughts we have will shape our reality. Negative thinking attracts negative circumstances while positive thoughts attract positive experiences. The same goes for seeing and focusing on only the good side of an event rather than the bad side, helps remain positive.

6. Take responsibility
We cannot blame others for our circumstances. Accepting responsibility for your life is essential for personal growth and development. This lesson emphasizes that taking ownership of one's life gives them control and empowers them to make necessary changes.

7. Learn to communicate
Communication is a crucial element in any relationship and any exchange. Learning how to communicate your thoughts and ideas effectively is one of the most important skills to acquire when seeking success, especially since it helps in building positive relationships with others.

8. Build positive relationships
A supportive community can play a crucial role in the success of an individual. When you are surrounded by people who believe in your dreams, goals, and aspirations, achieving them becomes more feasible. Being among individuals who share your interests and mindset increases the likelihood of accomplishing your objectives.

9. Stay focused
Distractions are everywhere, but they waste a lot of time and effort that could have been used otherwise. The book emphasizes the importance of remaining focused on goals and resisting the allure of distractions that can sidetrack us from achieving our objectives.

10. Perseverance pays off
Achieving big goals takes a lot of effort, time, energy, and endurance. Setbacks and challenges are expected, but if one can keep pushing and walking towards their goal, they will be rewarded with success, success that will eventually pay off for all their hard work and never say die attitude.

In conclusion, "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David. J. Schwartz is an excellent self-help book that teaches readers how to think positively and believe in themselves. The book emphasizes the importance of setting goals, taking action, learning from failure, taking responsibility, building positive relationships, remaining focused, and persevering through difficulties. By implementing the lessons taught in this book, we can achieve great success and become the best version of ourselves.

10 key lessons to take away from the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad"



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1. Financial literacy is crucial to achieving wealth
Understanding concepts such as cash flow, assets, liabilities, and taxes can help guide your financial decisions.

2. Assets generate income while liabilities require expenses
It's important to distinguish between the two to make informed decisions about finances. For example, homeownership may be viewed as an asset but can also function as a liability depending on factors such as mortgage payments and maintenance fees.

3. Passive income is essential for financial success
Generating income from assets like rental properties or stocks is preferable to relying only on active work, with cash flow being the key to accumulating wealth.
4. Entrepreneurship is a viable method of making money
Pursuing entrepreneurship allows you to utilize your interests and skills to create a source of income.

5. Investing in assets that generate cash flow allows you to earn money without trading hours for dollars
This strategy invests time and effort upfront to obtain a passive income stream to ensure your money works for you.

Diversifying your investments and having multiple sources of income are smart ways to safeguard against loss when it comes to entrepreneurship and investing.

7. Having a positive mindset is essential for success
With an abundance mentality, people believe there's enough wealth sustainability to go around; conversely, scarcity mentality believes wealth is limited.
8. Education is ongoing
Learning does not stop after graduation, and continual education is vital to growing financially and in life.

9. Overcoming challenges is critical
Rather than focusing on setbacks, it's essential to look for opportunities and ways to overcome obstacles.

10. Success is more than financial gain
Success also includes fulfilling dreams, contributing to society, and living with purpose.

14 books to help you reclaim your purpose in life

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1. "Dare to Lead" (https://shrsl.com/3zkg6) encourages readers to have courageous conversations, lead with their hearts and be brave at work.
2. "The Alchemist" (https://shrsl.com/3vofh) follows a young shepherd boy on a journey of self-discovery to get his Personal Legend.
3. "Big Magic" (https://shrsl.com/3zkkk) shows readers how to live courageously and "unlock the fear of being wrong" in your creative pursuits.
4. "StrengthsFinder 2.0" (https://shrsl.com/3zkkw) promotes self-discovery by helping readers recognize their hidden potential and unlock natural talents.
5. "The Power of Now" (https://shrsl.com/3w5jj) offers spiritual guidance on how to be mindful and present in the moment for an enlightened life experience.
6. Man's Search for Meaning (https://smallbizlg.com/forum/index.php?msg=976). reveals Viktor Frankl's inspiring story about finding purpose through even the most difficult experiences in life.
7. "Finding Your Element" (https://shrsl.com/3zkl8) allows readers to access their creativity, passion, and curiosity for self-fulfillment and inspiring life changes.
8. "Make Your Bed" (https://shrsl.com/3vidq) instructs readers on how doing small things can make a big difference in achieving any larger goal they may have in life or beyond it 
9. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (https://shrsl.com/3w9ka) teaches people conscious strategies on improving effectiveness towards personal goals.
10. "Grit" (https://shrsl.com/3zklf) explores the importance of perseverance when striving towards long-term goals.
11. "Flow" (https://shrsl.com/3vmgx) investigates optimal performance achieved when one is fully engaged in "flow" state between challenge and skill levels.
12. "Radical Acceptance" (https://shrsl.com/3vsxg) promotes accepting reality as it is instead of resisting it for overall wellbeing.
13. "When Breath Becomes Air" (https://shrsl.com/3zkm5) follows a neurosurgeon's journey as he discovers he has terminal cancer and reflects on the meaning of life.
14. "Start With Why" (https://shrsl.com/3zkmu) examines the importance of having a purpose behind what you do and how understanding this concept can help us both professionally and personally.

7 key lessons to take away from the book "Man's Search for Meaning"

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1. Find meaning in suffering
Viktor Frankl argues that the key to finding joy and contentment in the midst of adversity is to discover a way to find meaning in suffering. Rather than focusing on material success or pleasure, he suggests turning inward and discovering a deeper purpose that can motivate you through difficult times.

2. Take responsibility for your life
The essence of Frankl's story is taking responsibility for your own life and not waiting passively for something good to happen. You must make meaningful choices every day, no matter how bad the external conditions are, and stay true to these decisions in order to experience real satisfaction and joy.

3. Have courage
Having faith is essential when facing a crisis or tough situation; this calls for courage, which Frankl considers "the ultimate source of hope." Living with courage means standing up for what you believe in, even when everything is going against you and looking danger in the eyes without flinching.

4. Seek fulfillment
Frankl talks about how suffering should have a purpose – it should lead to fulfillment rather than be an end unto itself. To achieve this, you need to connect with your inner self, develop meaningful relationships with others, take risks if necessary, confront obstacles rather than running away from them, and ultimately never forget what gives your life purpose and value beyond material possessions.

5. Don't give up hope
Hope can keep us going during hard times despite our most desperate circumstances; it allows us look at the brighter side of life through glasses of optimism instead of despairing into darkness. For Frankl hope was a strength that allows him push his limits far beyond just mere survival in Auschwitz concentration camp – but towards being fully human again even there in such harsh conditions!

6. Reframe your problem
As we get bombarded by different problems all day long, it might seem like there's little opportunity for positivity or happiness when facing them head-on. However, by reframing our problems as opportunities for growth and learning new lessons from it – instead of obstacles we can't overcome – Frankl encourages us not only to withstand but also thrive from our tough times with fresh perspective bought on by optimistic attitude! 

7. Live with purpose
According to Frankl living without any meaningful purpose made life hollow and dull therefore he emphasizes on fulfilling one's inherent potential along with some goal/purpose that defines every person unique → makes him stand out as an individual entity comprised of his complete capacity (strengths & limitations). That purpose can be contributing back to society or becoming best version oneself, no matter whatever it is individual must strive towards achieving it whole heartedly!

6 Lessons from the book "How to win Friends and influence People"
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1️⃣ Don't argue!
❌ You can't win the other person through arguments, so the best thing is to avoid it.

2️⃣ Show respect for another's opinion.
📍 Never say to their face, "You're wrong". Even if you don't agree with them.

3️⃣ If you are wrong, admit it!
❗️ When you know that you have done something wrong, admitting it will save you time and help avoid unnecessary quarrels.

4️⃣ Begin in a friendly way
🤓 When advising others, first mention a few of their good qualities.

5️⃣ Let the other person feel that the idea is theirs
👉 No one likes to feel they're being sold something or told to do a thing.

6️⃣ Dramatize your ideas
🤠 The movies do it. Tv does it. Why don't you do it? Make the task seem more entertaining and interesting.

9 Insightful Lessons From the Book "Limitless"
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1⃣ Limitless Mindset
👉 People should cultivate positive emotions in their own lives and in the lives of those around them, not just because doing so makes them feel good in the moment, but also because doing so transforms people for the better .

2⃣ Purpose
🤓 Passion comes when we rediscover our authentic, alive self, the one who has been muted and buried beneath a pile of other people's expectations.
😉 Purpose, however, is about how you relate to other people. Purpose is what you're here to share with the world.

3⃣ Energy
💪 Besides having a clear purpose for doing something, you need enough energy to act. Motivation is dependent on your mental and physical energy level.
👉 Nutritious diet, aerobic exercises, quality sleep all have a big impact on maximizing your energy level.

4⃣ Small Simple Steps
❗One of the most significant reasons that people fail to act is that we feel overwhelmed by what we need to do.
😌 A small simple step is the tiniest action you can take to get you closer to your goal.

5⃣ Method definition
💥 "A specific process for accomplishing something, especially an orderly, logical, or systematic way of instruction."
🤓 Methods are the procedures or processes for accomplishing something.

6⃣ Study
😎 Build following habits to learn faster and study better:
Employ active recall
Employ spaced repetition
Manage the state you're in
Music for the mind

7⃣ Memory
🤗 The chances of remembering something increase dramatically if people can attach a reference point to the thing they are trying to remember.

8⃣ Speed Reading
📖 "Studies show that there is a direct relationship between your ability to read and your success in life.
👉 Skilled readers enjoy better jobs, higher incomes, and greater opportunities for success in all realms of life."

9⃣ VAK Learning
🤓 According to VAK learning style model, people have different preferences for learning:
Visual
Auditory
Kinesthetic

9 Lessons From The Book "Think and Grow Rich"

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1⃣ There are plenty examples of very wealthy (and fulfilled) people that had a goal in mind and stuck to it until they succeeded.
🤓 Having a clear idea of what you want will help you persevere until you achieve it.

2⃣ The first step to any sort of achievement must be conquering your own mind.
😎 You must master your fears, doubts, negativity and procrastination if you intend to accumulate any sort of riches or success.

3⃣ Surround yourself with a group of people that share your vision and will push you toward your goal.
👉 This Master Mind group needs to be in harmony with you and must have a different skill set that complements yours.

4⃣ Master your thoughts; if you feed your subconscious mind negative thoughts and poor thoughts, negativity and poverty will become a part of your reality.
🤠 Whatever you want to achieve in life, you must learn how to think toward that goal.
5⃣ If you want to affect your subconscious, you need to mix your thoughts with emotions. You can't say, "I am going to become a surgeon" and hope that you will.
🙂 You need to actually focus and mix emotions as you say it, then you will convince yourself that you will make it.

6⃣ Be specific when applying for a job. Instead of applying for any job, make sure you apply for a specific role, being as precise as possible.
😯 You should say why it is beneficial for the company to hire you and not somebody else.
7⃣ Most successful people have the habit of reaching decisions promptly and of changing those decisions slowly.
😇 That way, once they have made a decision, they will not be influenced by people outside their Master Mind group.

8⃣ We will all face failure, but only those willing to stand up and fight again will be able to achieve success.

9⃣ Understand what kind of people are surrounding you. Some people's happiness is based upon comparing themselves to others, so if you do well, they will feel bad.
🙄 These people will always have comments to make and will send you negative thoughts.

10 Insightful Lessons From the Book "The 5 AM Club"

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The 5 AM Club is a parable about genuine success.
The kind of success that will turn you into a hero.
Heroism may sound romantic, but it is possible for anyone to achieve it by embracing discomfort and working on daily habits for self-improvement.         

1. Natural talent is not what defines great individuals.
It is the extent of that potential that they capitalize on through consistency and relentlessness.

2. Freedom from Distraction
An addiction to distraction is the death of your creative production.
Concentrate on only a few projects, so you can make them exceptional.
Prioritize quality over quantity.

3. Personal Mastery Practice
All your actions within your environment are a result of what's happening within you.
External always expresses internal.
If you can master your inner world, you will master the external world too.

4. Day Stacking
Each day is equally important in the bigger picture of your life.
So, craft your life based on each day, focusing on the bigger picture of your life.
Always consistently and relentlessly stick to your focus.

5. The Secret of Morning Genius
When we get up at five in the morning, The cortisol levels in the brain decrease, while the dopamine and serotonin levels increase.
Flow is a state of mind when we are genuinely engaged in the activity that we pursue and lose track of time.

6. The Four Interior Empires
Mindset: Relates to the psychological aspect of our being
Heart set: Relates to our emotional intelligence.
Health set: Relates to our physical fitness.
Soul set: Relates to spirituality.

7. A habit maker lives by three key values:
Persistence and consistency are the keys to victory.
Your level of respect for yourself is ultimately determined by how much work you put into completing what you have started.
Your performance when there is an audience.

8. The Benefits of Journaling
Journaling multiplies our clarity and awareness.
Journaling also allows you to plan effectively and set demonstrable goals.
So, a simple act of writing in your journal can genuinely elevate your life.

9.The Pre-Sleep Ritual
When we talk about getting up at 5:00 AM, it's impossible unless we sleep on time.
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM is when you have to prepare for your sleep.
If you practice gratitude before you sleep, your day ends on a high note, a positive note.

10. Use Joy as a GPS

Spend time with people who spark joy in your life.
You should also spend time on the pursuits and in the places that spark joy.
When you use joy as a GPS, you ensure you are happily achieving your goals.

13 Golden Life Lesson From The Book: "ALCHEMIST"


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1. The secret of life, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.

2. There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.

3. When you possess great treasures within you and try to tell others of them, seldom are you believed.

4. The most simple things in life are the most extraordinary.

5. When you want something the whole universe conspires in helping you achieve it.

6. The treasure that we seek elsewhere, we find it at our doorstep.

7. The closer one gets to realising his destiny, the more that destiny becomes his true reason for being, thought the boy.

8. There is only one way to learn. It's through action.

9. If you can always concentrate on the present, you'll be a happy.

10. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.

11. See the world in terms of what you would like to see happen, not what actually does.

12. When each day is the same as the next, it's because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.

13. Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with God and with eternity.

10 Top Lessons From The Book "Ego Is The Enemy"

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• Ego Is The Enemy reveals how a tendency that's hardwired into our brains
– the belief the world revolves around us and us alone – holds us back from living the life it makes us desire so much, what we can do to overcome it at every turn .
1. Talk, Talk, Talk
❓ What is scarce and rare? Silence.
The ability to deliberately keep yourself out of the conversation and subsist without its validation.
👉 Silence is the respite of the confident and the strong.

2. Become A Student
🟢 The pretence of knowledge is our most dangerous vice, because it prevents us from getting any better. Studious self-assessment is the antidote.
✅ To become great , you must all know what came before, what is going on now, and what comes next.

3. Don't Be Passionate
⛔Passion typically masks a weakness.
Its breathlessness and impetuousness and franticness are poor substitutes for discipline and purpose and perseverance.
👉What humans require in our ascent is purpose and realism.

❌Pride blunts the very instrument we need to own in order to succeed : our mind.
✅Our ability to learn, to adapt, to be flexible, to build relationships, all of this is dulled by pride.

5. Follow the Canvas Strategy
🌱That's what the canvas strategy is about — helping yourself by helping others.
🟠Making a concerted effort to trade your short – term gratification for a longer – term payoff.
6. What's Important to You?
❓On an individual level, however, it's absolutely critical that you know who you're competing with and why, that you have a clear sense of the space you're in.

7. Meditate on the Immensity
🧘🏻�♀️Remind yourself how pointless it is to rage and fight and try to one – up those around you.
🤓 Let the feeling carry you as long as you can. Then when you start to feel better or bigger than, go and do it again.

8. The Effort is Enough
☝️Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self – satisfaction in knowing you.
Do your work. Do it well. Then "let go ." That's all there needs to be.
🟢Recognition and rewards — those are just extra. Rejection, that's on them, not on us.

9. For Everything That Comes Next, Ego is the Enemy...
🔸Not to aspire or seek out of ego.
🔹To have success without ego.
🔸To push through failure with strength, not ego.

10. Epilogue
👉Every day for the rest of your life you will find yourself at one of three phases: aspiration, success, failure. You will battle the ego in each of them.
🟢You will make mistakes in each of them. You must sweep the floor every minute of every day

10 TOP Lessons From the Book "Can't Hurt Me"

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. 1. The Worst Conditions are the Best Training Conditions
🧠 From then on, I brainwashed myself into craving discomfort. If it was raining, I would go run.
✅ Whenever it started snowing, my mind would say, Get your running shoes on.

2. Turn Adversity into fuel for your Metamorphosis
🚫 Because when you're driven, whatever is in front of you, whether it's racism, injuries, divorce, depression, obesity, tragedy, or poverty, becomes fuel for your metamorphosis.

3. Confidence comes from personal accountability
✍️ The author says : By the time I graduated, I knew that the confidence I'd managed to develop came from personal accountability which brought me self respect, and self respect will always light a way forward.

4. Write Down What makes you Uncomfortable and go do it
👉 Dig out your journal again and write down all the things you don't like to do or that make you uncomfortable.
✅ Especially those things you know are good for you. Now go do one of them, and do it again.

5. Smile at pain, Watch it fade, and Push a bit more
😊 Smile at pain and watch it fade for at least a second or two. If you can do that, you can string those seconds together and last longer than your opponent thinks you can, and that may be enough to catch a second wind.

6. You can Do More
💪 The author says: Hell Week is designed to show you that a human is capable of much more than you know.
💯 It opens your mind to the true possibilities of human potential, and with that comes a change in your mentality.

7. Push Hardest When you want to Quit the Most
❗Because it helps you callous your mind. It's the same reason why you have to do your best work when you are the least motivated.

8. Push 5–10% Further
🏃🏻�♀️Whether you are running on a treadmill or doing a set of push-ups, get to the point where you are so tired and in pain that your mind is begging you to stop.
❌ If the most push-ups you have ever done is one hundred in a workout, do 105 or 110.

9. Most People Waste 4–5 HOURS a day
⌚Most people waste four to five hours on a given day, and if you can learn to identify and utilize it, you'll be on your way toward increased productivity.

👥 We need to surround ourselves with people who will tell us what we need to hear, not what we want to hear, but at the same time not make us feel we're up against the impossible.

13 Top Mindset Lessons From The Book "ATTITUDE Is Everything"

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1. Our Thoughts Drive Our Circumstances
🟠  If you think you can do something, then you can. If you think you can't, then you can't. You're right either way, as your attitude will impact your outcomes.
✅ Try to change your attitude to positive.
2. Your Attitude Is a Mental Filter
🟠 Use a filter of optimism instead of negativity. Instead of saying "I can't," you should be saying "I can."
✅ Then, when your Attitude is clean, you can finally see the world outside is full of positive opportunities.
3. Positive Thoughts Attract Success
🟠 We become what we think about. If we think about positive things and outcomes, success will follow.
😎 So you must exercise your positive thoughts. Think positive thoughts until it becomes a habit.
🔴 You're your yesterday beliefs.
4. Visualization Skill
🟠 If you are still failing, then you are still holding on to pictures of lower aspiration or failure.
✅ Rid your mind of negative factors. Create mental movies in your minds, picturing every milestone toward the ultimate goal you want to achieve.
5. Do Whatever It Takes
🟠 This is the key to getting what you want. So make this commitment to yourself.
✅ Once you have supplied this commitment, you will then be determined to reach your goal.
💯 Positive events will also start happening once you have committed.
6. Find the Lesson in Problems
🟠 How you react when faced with problems is vitally important. You have two choices:
• Keep feeling miserable
• Learn a lesson from the setbacks and move on
Problems, are merely opportunities to take positive action and give us perspective.
7. Use Positive Self-Talk to Your Advantage
🟠 Words have immense power. Your choice of words will define your personality.
🔴 Words –> Beliefs –> Actions –> Results.
✅ Since our Words ultimately lead to our Actions and In results, we must use positive words.
8. Exaggerate Your Happiness When Answering Questions
🟠 Your response can either be positive, mediocre, or negative.
👉 We should always avoid negative answers, as they drain energy from us and those around us. That's because our words affect our physiology.
9. Only Share Your Big Worries
🟠 Complaining about your back pain or headache won't provide you with a positive outlook. So complaining doesn't help the listener.
✅ Instead, focus on the positives.
10. Surround Yourself With Positivity
🟠 Spending time with people who have no ambition
will leak into your own beliefs.
👉 This will put you on the path to failure. Who we surround ourselves with is what we become.
✅ So surround yourself with positive people.
11. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
🟠 The people who succeed are those who overcome obstacles along the way, and you have to stretch yourself to improve.
🔴 Sometimes, scary challenges help you move closer to your goals. So you occasionally have to face your fears.
12. Kick On After Failing
🟠 If you avoid failure, you can't learn new skills. Those who are successful are those who have learned to fail their way to success.
🔴 To succeed tomorrow, you must be willing to fail today.
✅ Learn from your failures and improve.
13. Create a Network That Supports
🟠 The more relationships you build, the greater your opportunities for success. You can't succeed on a grand scale all by yourself.
✅ Others can help you solve problems, and provide valuable information and resources

TOP 10 Lessons From the Book "Deep Work"

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1. Deep vs Shallow Work
✅ We need to learn how to spend more time doing deep vs. shallow work.
👉 Deep work requires a level of focus that many of us fail to attain due to the endless distractions we now face, but it's now more important than ever.
2. The New Economy
💪 Cultivating the skill of deep work will help us become a part of these groups.
🔹Those who can work well and creatively with intelligent machines, those who are the best at what they do, and those with access to capital.
3. Business does not equal productivity
⛔ In a business context, if we are not clear on the priorities, we tend to do the easiest activities.
👉 We need to fight this tendency by identifying high-impact, challenging activities that many be harder in the short-term.
4. What you pay attention to matters
📌 Life is more about how we perceive the events that happen to us, rather than the events themselves. You can live a better and more fulfilled life if you recognize this power of perception.
🌱 The best moments usually occur when a person's body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.
6. Let small bad things happen
💥 "Develop the habit of letting small bad things happen. If you don't, you'll never find time for the life-changing big things."
7. What and How
❓ This division between what and how is crucial but is overlooked in the professional world.
✅ It's often straightforward to identify a strategy needed to achieve a goal, but what trips up companies is figuring out how to execute the strategy once identified.
❌ instead of doing a one day sabbatical from your phone or social media account, incorporate a daily practice of reducing distraction that will help you build the muscle.
9. Productive Meditation
🧘🏻�♀️ To strengthen your ability to focus and avoid distractions, find a daily activity that you enjoy doing.
🟣 While you do your activity, focus on your problem. This practice is called productive meditation.
10. Schedule Your Day
📝 It's a simple habit that forces you to continually take a moment throughout your day and ask:
📍 What makes sense for me to do with the time that remains? It's the habit of asking that returns results, not your unyielding fidelity to the answer

Failing Forward: 7 abilities which a person needs to fail forward
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1. Reject Rejection
❌ Here author has shared that people who are achievers they don't label themselves as failure when they see any problem or any situation instead they learn from mistakes in their judgment or behavior.
2. Don't point fingers
👉🏻Here author said that whenever failing backward people fail in their life they start blaming others for their lack of success,
but they don't understand that by pointing finger they get into victim mentality.
3. See failure and Temporary
🔁 Achievers see problems as temporary hence they never stuck to their problems.
You must see failure as a momentary event, shouldn't see it as a lifetime symptom.
4. Set Realistic expectation
🍀As we all know perfection is a myth.
📍In this world no one can say that they haven't failed in their life hence expect setbacks because its normal and prepare yourself emotionally and mentally to deal with it.
🧠 You people should focus on your strength, you should invest your time on your strength instead of wasting on flaws, you are born so that you can share your talent with the world.
6. Vary approaches to achievements
👤 You should try various ways until you don't find the way that actually works and gives you the top position.
7. Bounce back
⛔ People who have achievers mindset they have short memories means they forget about those setbacks and negative emotions quickly and move forward towards their success.

10 key lessons to take away from the book "Predictably Irrational"
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1. Anchoring
We rely too heavily on the first piece of information we receive (the "anchor") when making decisions, which can lead to distorted judgments.

2. Social norms
Our behavior is strongly influenced by social norms and the expectations of others, even if those expectations are irrational or illogical.

3. The Power of Free
Offering something for free can be an effective way to increase demand and engagement with a product or service, even if it's something that has little value in itself.
4. The cost of zero price
A low price can sometimes be more motivating than a higher one — especially when something is offered for "free" — but there is often a hidden cost associated with no-cost products and services.

5. Loss aversion
We act to avoid losses more than we act to make gains, meaning we stick with what we already have rather than gambling on something new; this tendency can cause us to miss out on opportunities that could benefit us tremendously in the long run.

6. The effect of bundling
Bundling multiple items together can help induce customers to purchase more items than they would have otherwise bought independently, leading them to feel like they are getting more value for their money.

7. Supply and demand
Increasing the supply of an item will almost always lead to a decrease in its price, as people become less willing to pay high prices when alternatives are readily available; conversely, increasing demand without increasing supply leads inevitably to higher prices as people compete for limited resources or products.

8. Hyperbolic discounting
Humans tend to overvalue immediate rewards and undervalue future ones; this "hyperbolic discounting" leads us make irrational choices (such as delaying tasks or overspending) if we focus too much on short-term gratification instead of long-term consequences.

9. Choice architecture
A person's environment influences their decision making process; designing an environment that makes good decisions easier (e.g., default settings) can help ensure better outcomes overall by reducing confusion and friction points in the decision process itself.
10. Priming effects
Our brains are constantly running experiments—whether through daydreaming or actively searching—and our actions can be influenced by subtle stimuli around us (e.g., priming effects.) Being aware of these background activities and their potential influence on our actions helps us stay focused and make better decisions in any given situation.

10 key lessons to take away from the book "How Not To Be Wrong"
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1. Mathematics is not just about calculations
Throughout the book, Ellenberg emphasizes that math is not just about crunching numbers and equations, but rather using equations to learn more about the world around us. He encourages readers to look at data and draw conclusions based on the analysis they can make from it.

2. Linear thinking can lead you astray
As the title implies, Ellenberg warns against relying too heavily on linear thinking when analyzing problems and datasets. Often times there is no straight line answer to a problem — instead we must look for patterns in data or experiment with different models to find solutions.

3. Keep it simple
According to Ellenberg, one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to solve a mathematical problem is falling into the trap of complicating their approach unreasonably; always strive for a simple yet robust explanation for your findings.

4. The world needs good data
Having good quality data is one of the most important aspects of any scientific undertaking because it allows researchers to draw meaningful conclusions from their work. Ellenberg encourages readers to be mindful of what sources they are using when evaluating information and how that might affect their understanding of a topic in question.

5. Know what you don't know
One should never jump into a situation without being aware of their own shortcomings — knowing what you don't know will prepare you better than anything else in tackling difficult challenges head-on with confidence and intelligence.
6. Understand uncertainty & inaccuracy
Ellenberg drives home this point by using numerous examples throughout his book showing instances where estimates or predictions could not be accurate due to various uncertainties (e.g., natural variation). Understanding how error works is key for any mathematically-minded individual as it reduces bias when presenting results or interpretations from data sets.
 
7. Correlation does not equal causation
When looking at correlations between two things, don't automatically assume that one causes the other — this could lead you down an incorrect path as many factors could be influencing either side of the equation but never entirely linked together by cause and effect alone. Be sure you understand all variables included before making any assumptions outright about influence between two variables!

8. Recognize statistical propaganda
Have skepticism right off the bat towards conclusions made politically or financially driven entities show continuously (the media can often be unreliable). If someone tries hard enough they can use statistics in order to prove whatever they want so it's up to each individual analyst or mathematician involved in developing "conclusions" from datasets if those conclusions are actually valid!

9. Don't overfit your data
Overfitting occurs when one points text fits so well with observed data that the correlation appears strong even if its completely wrong — setting up models that overfit will only hinder your understanding of any given subject matter and may point you down false tracks when interpreting potential outcomes resultantly, always remember simple can be better!

10. Acknowledge unexpected results — facts aren't set in stone
Math doesn't always put you on a track paved with absolute certainty, therefore understanding technology doesn't always explain everything, or forecast predictable outcomes, have an open and inquisitive mind.

10 key lessons to take away from the book "The Power of Now"
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1. You are not your thoughts
Becoming aware that you are not your thoughts is the first step to enlightenment. Recognise when you become lost in thought and calmly bring yourself back to the present moment.

2. Stop identifying with certain emotions
Emotions come and go but they don't have to define who you are. Instead, observe how emotions flow through you and remind yourself that these feelings will pass.

3. Be conscious of what is happening around you
Pay close attention to all that is happening around you, even simply noticing people, objects, nature or the environment can be a powerfully calming experience.

4. Make time for stillness
Set aside regular time each day or week for complete stillness and quiet reflection without any distractions or forms of entertainment.

5. Challenge mind-generated beliefs
Examine commonly held beliefs and view them critically so as to establish fresh perspectives that open new doors rather than limiting your potential ways of being in the world.

6. Recognize the illusions preventing inner peace
Reconnect with yourself by recognizing the false images and illusions formed by your own mind which keeps you from experiencing true inner peace. 

7. Find joy within your everyday experiences
Even mundane tasks can be transformed into joyful experiences when approached with greater awareness of mindfulness, compassion, and love for life's simple pleasures such as walking outdoors or preparing a meal.

8. Transform suffering into peaceful acceptance
Acknowledge pain and suffering without becoming overwhelmed by it so as to accept whatever arises naturally while maintaining a sense of balance within yourself instead of resistance towards external forces or circumstances beyond our control.
9. Become aware of body sensations
Use body awareness practices such as yoga or tai chi to cultivate greater sensitivity towards physical sensations that come up during daily life activities like sitting, standing, or walking around.

Time spent in a natural setting reassures us of our connectedness with something far greater than ourselves which goes beyond superficial categories like gender, race, or social class.

"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle offers readers a wealth of profound insights on the nature of living in the present moment.

10 lessons from the book "The Laws of Human Nature"

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1. Define yourself by your motivations rather than external validation
It's important to recognize that our behavior is shaped by our fullest desires and goals, not societal pressures or external influences.

2. Understand that human nature is a complex combination of traits
People are capable of both good and bad, so it's not enough to make judgments based on simple labels.

3. Embrace complexity in relationships when dealing with people
Don't jump to conclusions too quickly because relationships come with nuances that require patience and open-mindedness.

4. Learn how to read people accurately
Learn the tells associated with body language, facial expressions, and vocal cues as observational skills can help us better understand those around us.

5. Honor each person's individuality
View everyone you meet differently since each individual has their own set of life experiences and perspectives.

6. Recognize the power of social contexts in human interaction
We live within a network of interaction - from family to peer groups - so be mindful of the ripple effect of your behaviors may have on those around you.

7. Listen attentively when interacting with others
Listening is an underrated but powerful tool during conversations as it allows us to present our ideas more effectively while gaining insight into another person's perspective.

8. Develop emotional intelligence which supports empathy
Learning about our emotions allows us to control them better which allows for greater understanding for someone else's situation.

9. Maintain integrity at all costs as it is crucial for cultivating trust from others
Being honest and true to oneself will build strong relationships in the long term as other can depend on having an accurate picture of who we really are at any given moment. 

10. Cultivate strength through mindfulness and humility
Self awareness helps observe one's successes without letting pride get in the way; Similarly, acknowledging mistakes are essential for self-growth.

Robert Greene's "The Laws of Human Nature" explores human psychology and the influence of emotions and influences on attempt to manipulate and take advantage of our natural reactions to such influences. It is an in-depth look at the motivations ruling decision making, behavior, thinking, and morality and how they can be manipulated in an often powerless context.

10 lessons from the book "The Miracle Equation by Hal Elrod"

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1. Embrace the pain. Many people are scared of facing their fears or trying something new, but it is important to acknowledge that discomfort and try anyway.

2. Get clear on why you are doing it. Setting clear goals and understanding why achieving them is so important can fuel your journey and push you through setbacks.

3. Believe in yourself and your mission. Believing in yourself gives you the strength necessary to persevere even when things seem harder than expected.

4. Focus on solutions, not problems. Rather than dwelling on what's wrong, shift your focus to finding solutions and take action — small or large — that will move you forward in a positive direction.

5. Make a commitment to taking action every single day. Small actions compound into big results over time if done consistently: so make sure to keep taking steps towards your goal even if they are incremental ones!

6. Develop laser-sharp clarity & focus on what matters most each day. Especially when things get busy or overwhelming, grounding yourself with purposeful daily goals can help keep you focused on moving forward steadily rather than spiraling down towards procrastination with too many tasks on your list.
 
7. Don't look for outside approval or validation before taking action; lead with confidence and make decisions for yourself knowing that not everyone will agree with you all of the time — learn trust your own judgement too!
 
8. Invoke powerful motivation strategies like visualization, positive affirmations & rituals — these tools can help build up confidence & positive energy which contribute greatly to success in any endeavor!

9. Balance discipline & flexibility - both traits are crucial when striving for greatness so remember terms balance these two forces while reaching for high-level performance – don't become too rigid or too lax during this process either!

10. Celebrate successes along the way — This can serve as further motivation: by celebrating the small successes as well as dealing properly with the difficult times, one gets more resilience & sustainability over time which will help accuracy overall progress significantly faster!

"The Miracle Equation" by Hal Elrod is a self-help guide that provides readers with a framework to help them make their biggest dreams come true. Through the use of the Miracle Equation, readers will learn how to increase belief in themselves, take consistent inspired action, and develop a clear vision for what they want to achieve.

10 lessons from the book "Make Your Bed"

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1. It is important to start the day off with a simple task, such as making your bed. This can set you up for success throughout the day, and provide a sense of accomplishment that will carry on into the rest of your day.

2. It is important to take small steps each day to reach a long-term goal. Making consistent progress with small tasks every day can lead to big success in achieving larger objectives.

3. In order to become successful, you must be willing to take risks and challenges in order to push yourself out of your comfort zone and learn from adversity.
4. Find mentors who have had success in areas you want to achieve success in and learn from them; listen intently, ask questions and follow their advice if it resonates with you.

5. Focus on what is within your control , don't dwell too much on things that are out of your control and remember that setbacks happen, they do not define you or lead you away from achieving your goals. 

6. Take responsibility for yourself and your circumstances; oftentimes people use external factors as an excuse for why they are feeling down or why they can't achieve something – understand that only you have the power to change things in life for yourself if you truly commit and put effort in it.

7. Find perspective and gratitude by remembering those times where others have gone through difficult times; this appreciation of life can give purpose and encourage closer healthier relationships including with those close around us.

8. Engaging in physical activity helps clear the mind by getting endorphins flowing; exercise stimulates mental, emotional, and physical aptitude which all work together contributing towards overall achievement in short term goals as well as our long-term objective ambitions. 

9. Determination leads us towards our desired destinations so believing in something wholeheartedly gives us opportunity for breakthroughs even building more resilience along the way - strong self-belief when it comes difficult situations evoke personal growth

10. Remember — no matter how hard it gets — keep pushing forward while enjoying life's little moments.

"Make Your Bed" encourages readers to start the day with a small and achievable task of making their bed in order to develop a sense of self-discipline, pride, and confidence.

12 lessons from the book "Thinking, Fast and Slow"


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1. It's not essential to give more weight than its due to any aspect of life, particularly when it is occupying your thoughts.

2. If you hope to make an impression as wise and trustworthy, there is no need for you to use elaborate words instead of simple ones.

3. Meeting with trustworthiness does not always indicate that the story is truth, but just that the person has created a rational tale for it in their mind.

4. Being delighted often loosens our self-discipline, leading us towards being more inspirational and original, yet also decreasing our alertness and causing us to make mistakes more often.

5. Although wealth does not guarantee satisfaction, poverty most certainly leads to despair.
6. Heed this principle: relying on instinct is unreliable in a context where consistency is scarce.

7. Basically, the idealistic outlook includes claiming credit for successes while evading accountability for errors.

8. Keeping the mind mindful of biases requires hard work—but avoiding potential mistakes may be worth it.

9. If picking one desire for your kid, think carefully about wanting them to have a positive outlook.

10. We often turn away from the concept that many of the happenings in our lives are unplanned.

11. People often ignore that the future is unclear due to how easy it is to analyze what happened before.

12. A poor judgment which pays off at the end can seem like a wise move viewed afterward.

��"Thinking, Fast And Slow" discusses the struggle between two systems in your brain that governs how you act, offering insight into the sources of errors in decision making, memory, and judgment as well as how to address them.

10 quotes from the book "Emotional Intelligence"

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1. In a very real sense we have two minds, one that thinks and one that feels.
2. Anyone can become angry —that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way —this is not easy. ARISTOTLE, The Nicomachean Ethics
3. A belligerent samurai, an old Japanese tale goes, once challenged a Zen master to explain the concept of heaven and hell. The monk replied with scorn, "You're nothing but a lout - I can't waste my time with the likes of you!"
His very honor attacked, the samurai flew into a rage and, pulling his sword from its scabbard, yelled "I could kill you for your impertinence."
"That," the monk calmly replied, "is hell."
Startled at seeing the truth in what the master pointed out about the fury that had him in its grip, the samurai calmed down, sheathed his sword, and bowed, thanking the monk for the insight.
"And that,"said the monk "is heaven."
The sudden awakening of the samurai to his own agitated state illustrates the crucial difference between being caught up in a feeling and becoming aware that you are being swept away by it. Socrates's injunction "Know thyself" speaks to the keystone of emotional intelligence: awareness of one's own feelings as they occur.
4. People's emotions are rarely put into words, far more often they are expressed through other cues.
the key to intuiting another's feelings is in the ability to read nonverbal channels, tone of voice, gesture, facial expression and the like.
5. Emotional self-control — delaying gratification and stifling impulsiveness underlies accomplishment of every sort.
6. Leadership is not domination, but the art of persuading people to work toward a common goal.
7. There is perhaps no psychological skill more fundamental than resisting impulse.
8. Life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel. HORACE WALPOLE
9. Emotional self-awareness is the building block of the next fundamental emotional intelligence: being able to shake off a bad mood.
10. Our emotional mind will harness the rational mind to its purposes, for our feelings and reactions-rationalizations — justifying them in terms of the present moment, without realizing the influence of our emotional memory.

"Emotional Intelligence" provides an insight into the role emotions play in our ability to succeed, and highlights the value of understanding emotional intelligence.

7 life lessons from the book "The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People"

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Habit 1: Be Proactive
Stephen Covey refers to proactivity as simply taking responsibility for your life.
Those who think proactively tend to focus their efforts on what they can do something about. They think in terms of, "I can", "I will", "I prefer".

Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind
What is your end goal and what can you do to reach it?
Build a Personal Mission Statement to help you keep on track.
Having a mission statement is something that can help you focus on your goals and what you can do to meet them.

Habit 3: Put First Things First
Prioritize.
Covey states, "Putting first things first means living and being driven by the principles you value most, not by the agendas and forces surrounding you."
It allows us to access a more balanced life.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Putting your attention less on competition and more on collaboration.
When you take the time to look at what benefits both parties, it shows respect, maturity, integrity, and confidence.
It can positively affect your character and improve relationships.

Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood
Communication, specifically listening, is the basis for this habit.
Do not listen with the intent to reply, listen to understand.
Doing this is another great way to improving the relationship.

Habit 6: Synergize
Synergy refers to teamwork.
Take the time to truly accept the other person's differences. Then use that understanding to feed off of each other and gain new insight into your situation.
Next time you're in a difficult situation, try out the path to synergy.

Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw
Focus on the most important thing you have, YOU. When you 'sharpen the saw', you are taking the time you need for self-renewal.
So many times we are 'too busy' to make time for what we may need.
When our body and mind are empowered, we have no limits.

"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" puts forward a principle-centered approach to both personal and interpersonal effectiveness. Rather than focusing on altering the outward manifestations of your behavior and attitudes, it aims to adapt your inner core, character, and motives.

13 lessons from the book "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari"

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1. Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make.
It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.

2. Never be a prisoner of your past.
Become the architect of you future.
You will never be the same.

3. Push yourself to do more and to experience more.
Harness your energy to start expanding your dreams. Yes, expand your dreams.
Don't accept a life of mediocrity when you hold such infinite potential within the fortress of your mind.
Dare to tap into your greatness.
4. Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality.

5. Your "I CAN" is more important than your IQ.

6. Laughter opens your heart and soothes your soul.
No one should ever take life so seriously that they forget to laugh at themselves.

7. Laughter opens your heart and soothes your soul.
No one should ever take life so seriously that they forget to laugh at themselves.

8. It's not what you will get out of the books that is so enriching - it is what the books will get out of you that will ultimately change your life.

9. Success on the outside means nothing unless you also have success within.

10. Every event has a purpose and every setback its lesson.
I have realized that failure, whether of the personal, professional or even spiritual kind, is essential to personal expansion.
It brings inner growth and a whole host of psychic rewards.
11. One must not allow the clock and the calender to blind him to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery.

12. Take the time to think.
Discover your real reason for being here and then have the courage to act on it.

13. Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.

In "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari," Robin Sharma tells the story of a spiritual journey of self-discovery taken by Julian Mantle, a successful lawyer who gave away his material wealth in search of inner peace.

7 quotes from the book "How To Become A People Magnet"

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1. Remember a good reputation built over a long time can be
destroyed in seconds. For example, by not keeping your word. If you talk a lot but don't follow up with action, people will lose trust in you.

2. Treat others as you would like others to treat you.

3. Beware of people with false self esteem.

4. Avoid Arguments. 99 percent of all arguments end with each of the parties being even more convinced that they are right.

5. There is nothing bad about making mistakes.

6. Be around people who empower you.

7. You are what you do, not what you say you'll do.

��"How To Become А People Magnet" provides proven characteristics and methods to build rapport, form lasting relationships and make friends quicker than ever before.

7 lessons from the book "Mind Management, Not Time Management"



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1. Things are not difficult to make; what is difficult is putting ourselves in the state of mind to make them.

2. If you start your day working on the most important thing, there's less of a chance for other things to get in the way. So don't check email, don't check social media - just get right to the most important thing.

3. Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.

4. MANY of us approach productivity today as if it's the speed of production, not the quality of our thinking, that matters.
5. Your final product is no good unless your ideas are good, too.

6. Time spent doing nothing today reaps benefits tomorrow.

7. The thing that determines whether what you produce does extraordinarily well or extraordinarily poorly is the quality of vour ideas.

����"Mind Management, Not Time Management" is a book that explores how to increase personal productivity by focusing on one's thoughts and habits, rather than solely on time management

8 quotes from the book "Zero to One"

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1. Be an Optimist
While the path to success will undoubtedly be littered with failure and setbacks, you must always keep an optimistic mindset and focus on the future.

2. Focus on One Thing
The truly successful ones will put all of their effort behind one unique idea or business plan and throw all of their weight behind that effort.

3. Ignore the Common Wisdom
To be successful, to truly create a 1 from 0, you'll need to think for yourself and come up with a new product or solution that people don't already know that they need.

4. The 80/20 Rule
80% of your profits or yield will be produced by 20% of your customers or products.
This fact is also true for most of the other topics.

5. Learn How to Sell
If you aren't already good at selling, become better. If you are good, become better anyway.

6. Invest Early
Maximizing retirement savings should be a key interest to any successful entrepreneur.
It will lead to greater dividends as you age and will generate wealth much more quickly than you might think.

7. Important Truth
"What important truth do very people agree with you on?"
Your answer to it may reveal a potential pathway for your efforts or future business.

8. There's No Formula
There's no winning formula to success.
Instead, consistent success is normally found in people who constantly push themselves.

��"Zero To One" explores the ideas of how to create and capture new value in the world, as well as how to build a successful business.

10 quotes from the book "The Happiest Man On Earth"

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1. A field is empty, but if you put in the effort to grow something then you will have a garden. And that's life. Give something, something will come back. Give nothing, nothing will come back. To grow a flower is a miracle: it means you can grow more. Remember that a flower is not just a flower, it is the start of a whole garden.

2. Here is what I learned. Happiness does not fall from the sky; it is in your hands. Happiness comes from inside yourself and from the people you love. And if you are happy and healthy, you are a millionaire.

3. Your efforts today will affect people you will never know. It is your choice whether that effect is positive or negative. You can choose every day, every minute, to act in a way that may uplift a stranger, or else drag them down. The choice is easy. And it is yours to make.

4. Kindness is the greatest wealth of all. Small acts of kindness last longer than a lifetime. This lesson, that kindness and generosity and faith in your fellow man are more important than money, is the first and greatest lesson my father ever taught me. And in this way he will always be with us, and always live forever.

5. There are always miracles in the world, even when all seems hopeless. And when there are no miracles, you can make them happen. With a simple act of kindness, you can save another person from despair, and that might just save their life. And this is the greatest miracle of all.

6. It is never too late to be kind, polite, and a loving human being.

7. If you have the opportunity today, please go home and tell your mother how much you love her. Do this for your mother. And do it for your new friend, Eddie, who cannot tell it to his mother.

8. My father used to say to me there is more pleasure in giving than in taking, that the important things in life - friends, family, kindness - are far more precious than money. A man is worth more than his bank account.

9. Hate is the beginning of a disease, like cancer. It may kill your enemy, but it will destroy you in the process too.

10. Shared sorrow is half sorrow; shared pleasure is double pleasure.

��"The Happiest Man on Earth" tells the story of Paulo Coelho, a Brazilian author who endured a life-changing journey in search of himself. He ventured out of his comfort zone and found himself traveling around the world, trying to make sense of his life and gain insight into what it truly means to be happy. His lessons were realized through the people he met along his journey—teachers, healers, and spiritual leaders—all leading him to discover what true happiness looks like.

8 quotes about introverts from the book "Quiet"


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1. "There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas."

2. "Spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you're supposed to."

3. "The highly sensitive [introverted] tend to be philosophical or spiritual in their orientation, rather than materialistic or hedonistic. They dislike small talk. They often describe themselves as creative or intuitive."

4. "Don't think of introversion as something that needs to be cured."

5. "The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it's a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk."

6. "At school you might have been prodded to come "out of your shell"—that noxious expression which fails to appreciate that some animals naturally carry shelter everywhere they go, and that some humans are just the same."

7. "Stay true to your own nature.
If you like to do things in a slow and steady way, don't let others make you feel as if you have to race.
If you enjoy depth, don't force yourself to seek breadth.
If you prefer single-tasking to multi-tasking, stick to your guns."

8. "Everyone shines, given the right lighting."

In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture.

10 lessons from the book "Ikigai"
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1. A wise person should not ignore life's pleasures. A wise person can live with these pleasures but should always remain conscious of how easy it is to be enslaved by them.

2. Metabolism slows down 90 percent after 30 minutes of sitting.

3. We're all going to die. Some people are scared of dying. Never be afraid to die. Because you're born to die."

4. If you keep your mind and body busy, you'll be around a long time.

5. Fill your belly to 80 percent.
6. He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how.
7. What do Japanese artisans, engineers, Zen philosophy, and cuisine have in common? Simplicity and attention to detail.

8. One of the most common mistakes among people starting to meditate is worrying about doing it "right," achieving absolute mental silence, or reaching "nirvana." The most important thing is to focus on the journey.

9. Find Your Ikigai


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10. We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.

The Ikigai book introduces you to various topics related to the art of living, such as the blue zones, longevity, logotherapy, flow, yoga, tai chi, and resilience. It defines what Ikigai is and its rules. The book says that living a long and full life is under your control to an extent.

6 lessons from the book "Mindreader"

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1. By paying close attention not only to what people say but also to how they say it—their language pattern and sentence structure-you can figure out what's really going on inside their head.

2. Because telling a lie requires more mental energy than telling the truth, liars often resort to shortcuts—meaning they express themselves in a way that minimizes the need for deep thought and reflection.

3. Someone making a deceitful statement often focuses heavily on irrelevant details to mimic the natural depth and richness found in a truthful statement. He peppers the conversation with minutiae to distract you from the truth, as if he's throwing sand in your face.

4. All unhappy people have the same problem: they are unable to get along with the people they want to get along well with.
5. The guilty person wants the subject changed and the conversation to end; the innocent person always wants a further exchange of information.

6. The greater someone's ego, the more difficult it is for him to see beyond himself and his own wants and needs. Empathy requires a shift in perspective—to put yourself in another person's proverbial shoes.

Mindreader explains how to read and understand people. Written by an FBI instructor and lie-detection expert, it delves deep into how to understand situational subtext, interpret language, and determine whether a person is being honest.

9 quotes from the book "The Happiness Hypothesis"

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1. If you are in passionate love and want to celebrate your passion, read poetry. If your ardor has calmed and you want to understand your evolving relationship, read psychology. But if you have just ended a relationship and would like to believe you are better off without love, read philosophy.

2. Love and work are to people what water and sunshine are to plants.

3. Happiness is not something that you can find, acquire, or achieve directly. You have to get the conditions right and then wait. Some of those conditions are within you, such as coherence among the parts and levels of your personality. Other conditions require relationships to things beyond you: Just as plants need sun, water, and good soil to thrive, people need love, work, and a connection to something larger. It is worth striving to get the right relationships between yourself and others, between yourself and your work, and between yourself and something larger than yourself. If you get these relationships right, a sense of purpose and meaning will emerge.

4. Those who think money can't buy happiness just don't know where to shop ... People would be happier and healthier if they took more time off and spent it with their family and friends, yet America has long been heading in the opposite direction. People would be happier if they reduced their commuting time, even if it meant living in smaller houses, yet American trends are toward even larger houses and ever longer commutes. People would be happier and healthier if they took longer vacations even if that meant earning less, yet vacation times are shrinking in the United States, and in Europe as well. People would be happier, and in the long run and wealthier, if they bought basic functional appliances, automobiles, and wristwatches, and invested the money they saved for future consumption; yet, Americans and in particular spend almost everything they have – and sometimes more – on goods for present consumption, often paying a large premium for designer names and superfluous features.
5. Work on your strengths, not your weaknesses. How many of your New Year's resolutions have been about fixing a flaw? And how many of those resolutions have you made several years in a row? It's difficult to change any aspect of your personality by sheer force of will, and if it is a weakness you choose to work on, you probably won't enjoy the process. If you don't find pleasure or reinforcement along the way, then—unless you have the willpower of Ben Franklin—you'll soon give up. But you don't really have to be good at everything. Life offers so many chances to use one tool instead of another, and often you can use a strength to get around a weakness.

6. There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.

7. Letting off steam makes people angrier, not calmer. Pennebaker discovered that it's not about steam; it's about sense making. The people in his studies who used their writing time to vent got no benefit. The people who showed deep insight into the causes and consequences of the event on their first day of writing got no benefit, either: They had already made sense of things. It was the people who made progress across the four days, who showed increasing insight; they were the ones whose health improved over the next year.
8. Each of us thinks we see the world directly, as it really is. We further believe that the facts as we see them are there for all to see, therefore others should agree with us. If they don't agree, it follows either that they have not yet been exposed to the relevant facts or else that they are blinded by their interests and ideologies.

9. Words of wisdom, the meaning of life,perhaps even the answer sought by Borges's librarians—all of these may wash over us every day, but they can do little for us unless we savor them,engage with them, question them, improve them, and connect them to our lives.

10 lessons from the book "The 80/20 Principle"

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1. The Pareto Principle.
80% of outputs comes from 20% of inputs.
Another way of saying a majority of your results comes from a small percentage of your efforts.

2. 80/20 your happiness.
A small percentage of the things you do lead to a majority of your happiness and satisfaction.
They could be working out, playing sports, reading, playing with your kids, or long walks on the beach.
Find what fills you up and do it often.

3. Eliminate, automate, delegate.
20% of what you do leads to a majority of your happiness. The reverse is also true.
A small handful of things lead to your unhappiness.
Figure out what they are and eliminate, delegate, or automate them to improve your life.

4. You are where you are today because...
A few critical decisions led you to where you are today.
The decision to apply at your job, learn a new skill, or ask out the cute girl will change your life.
Focus your energy on the decisions that create long term impact.

5. 80/20 your finances.
A majority of big investment portfolios come from a few huge wins.
Make sure you make the right choice when considering what investments to buy.

6. Focus on important career skills.
Most of your career success comes from a few key skills:
• Sales
• Marketing
• Persuasion
• Offer creation
• Lead generation
Master these key skills and you'll dominate any industry.

7. Don't waste time.
If you were to audit your day, how much time do you think you waste?
How much of what you do truly moves you forward?
Menial tasks like scrolling social media don't move your life forward.
Focus on the 20% of tasks that do.

8. Reduce opportunity costs.
Businesses get most of their profits from 20% of their customers.
But their teams spend most of their time on the other 80%.
Identify the customers that are of low value and get rid of them.

9. Achieve more with less.
The Pareto principle applies to your efforts.
When you're working on a project, focus on the 20% that gets most of the project done.

10. Learn anything faster.
Learn faster than your competitors by learning the 20% that gives you the most understanding.
There isn't enough time to specialize in everything, but you can find time to know the critical components of any field.

"The 80/20 Principle" reveals how to amplify productivity both individually and in the workplace by demonstrating that not all efforts result in an equal amount of production and encouraging the adoption of the Pareto principle.

10 lessons from the book "How To Finish Everything You Start"
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1. Another reason for failing to finish is that you are so unprepared for interruptions that when one or more occur, you get thrown by it.

2. By far the #1 reason for leaving a task or project unfinished is having too much to do.

3. If you have a fear of failure, you will delay finishing a project, so you do not have to deal with the potential negative feedback that you fear. If you fear success, procrastination delays that scenario from happening.

4. If you end whatever you are trying to finish at a good point, it will be that much easier to pick right up again when you can get back to it.

5. Make whatever you are procrastinating about the very first activity that you tackle first thing in the morning, or when you first get to the office.


6. F = Focus on one priority task.
I= Ignore interruptions or distractions.
N = Now is the time, not later or tomorrow.
I= Initiate and innovate so you keep going.
S = Stay the course however tough it gets.
H = Hail finishing by celebrating your accomplishment.

7. Be open to trying new things and even fresh ideas or even new technology that might make it faster, easier, or better to finish what you started.

8. Those who have too many
unfinished projects or activities often are trying to do everything themselves.

9. Here is what his SMART acronym stands for:
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Assignable
R = Realistic
T= Time-related

10. "Should I have started this in the first place?"
If your answer is, "No, then it is okay to leave it unfinished, whatever it is.

This practical business book by an internationally acclaimed time management expert helps listeners understand why they're not finishing projects and what to do about it, including using Dr. Yager's unique F-I-N-I-S-H technique. It also goes beyond a "do this, not that" approach to help you develop a deeper insight into what you should be committing to in the first place!

12 powerful lessons from the book "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind"

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1. The only path by which another person can upset you is through your own thought.

2. Busy your mind with the concepts of harmony, health, peace, and good will, and wonders will happen in your life.

3. The way to get rid of darkness is with light; the way to overcome cold is with heat; the way to overcome the negative thought is to substitute the good thought.
Affirm the good, and the bad will vanish.

4. Give no one in all the world the power to deflect you from your goal, your aim in life, which is to express your hidden talents to the world, to serve humanity, and to reveal more and more of God's wisdom, truth, and beauty to all people in the world
Remain true to your ideal.

5. Never finish a negative statement; reverse it immediately, and wonders will happen in your life.

6. All of us have our own inner fears, beliefs, opinions.
These inner assumptions rule and govern our lives.
A suggestion has no power in and of itself.
Its power arises from the fact that you accept it mentally.
7. As you sow in your subconscious mind, so shall you reap in your body and environment.

8. You grow old when you lose interest in life, when your mind is open to new ideas, new interests, and when you raise the curtain and let in the sunshine and inspiration of new truths of life and the universe, you will be young and vital.

9. Age has its own glory, beauty, and wisdom that belong to it.

10. The law of attraction attracts to you everything you need, according to the nature of your thought life.
Your environment and financial condition are the perfect reflection of your habitual thinking.
Thought rules the world.

Think evil and evil follows.
You are what you think all day long.

12. The truth is you can acquire any quality you want by acting as though you already have it.

The central point of the book is that you can use your imagination to suggest ideas to your subconscious to get what you want. If repeated often enough, your mind will then steer your behavior more towards making those ideas a reality, unbeknownst to you.

7 lessons from the book "Master Your Emotions"

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1. You're not responsible for people's thoughts. In fact, what people think of you is none of your business.

2. Thoughts generate emotions and emotions dictate your actions.

3. Most of us have too much emotional baggage and need to learn to let go of it. We need to declutter our subconscious and get rid of the negative emotions preventing us from enjoying life to the fullest.

4. The quality of your sleep and how much of it you get affects

5. Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die

6. You become what you think about all day long.

7. The first thing to understand is that emotions come and go. One moment you feel happy, the next you feel sad.

In this book, the author teaches readers how to triumph over emotions and use them for their personal growth, sharing a simple formula to transform negative emotions into positive attitudes, offering 31 strategies to cope with depressing situations, and a lot more.

7 lessons from the book "Atomic Habits"

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1. "The most effective way to change your habits is to focus not on what you want to achieve, but on who you wish to become."

2. "You get what you repeat.
Your outcomes are a lagging measure of your habits.
Your weight is a lagging measure of your eating habits.
Your net worth is a lagging measure of your financial habits."

3. "Changing our habits is challenging for two reasons:
(1) We try to change the wrong thing and
(2) We try to change our habits in the wrong way."
4. "The culture we live in determines which behaviors are attractive to us.
We tend to adopt habits that are praised and approved of by our culture.
This is mainly because we have a strong desire to fit in and belong to the tribe."

5. "One of the most effective things you can do to build better habits is to join a culture where:
(1) Your desired behavior is the normal behavior and
(2) You already have something in common with the group."

6. "Habits are attractive when we associate them with positive feelings and unattractive when we associate them with negative feelings.
Create a motivation ritual by doing something you enjoy immediately before a difficult habit."

Pick the wrong habit and life is a struggle."
Habits are easier when they align with your natural abilities.
And play a game that favors your strengths.
Atomic Habits is the definitive guide to breaking bad behaviors and adopting good ones in four steps, showing you how small, incremental, everyday routines compound into massive, positive change over time.

8 powerful quotes from the book "Everything is F*cked"

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1. "You must love someone without expecting anything in return; otherwise it's not truly love."

3. "Because pain is the universal constant of life, the opportunities to grow from that pain are constant in life. All that is required is that we don't numb it, that we don't look away."

4. "The problem isn't that we don't know how not to get punched in the face. The problem is that, at some point, likely a long time ago, we got punched in face, and instead of punching back, we decided we deserved it."



7. "Living well does not mean avoiding suffering; it means suffering for the right reasons."

8. "Don't hope for better. Just be better.
Be something better. Be more compassionate, more resilient, more humble, more disciplined. [...]
Be a better human."

Everything is F*cked explains what's wrong with our approach towards happiness and gives philosophical suggestions that help us make our lives worth living.

8 powerful quotes from the book "The Power Of Habit"

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1. "Change might not be fast and it isn't always easy.
But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped."

2. "The Golden Rule of Habit Change:
You can't extinguish a bad habit, you can only change it."

3. "Champions don't do extraordinary things. They do ordinary things, but they do them without thinking, too fast for the other team to react.
They follow the habits they've learned."
4. "Willpower isn't just a skill. It's a muscle, like the muscles in your arms or legs, and it gets tired as it works harder, so there's less power left over for other things."

5. "Rather, to change a habit, you must keep the old cue, and deliver the old reward, but insert a new routine."

6. "If you believe you can change - if you make it a habit - the change becomes real."

7. "This is the real power of habit: the insight that your habits are what you choose them to be."

8. "Small wins are a steady application of a small advantage."

10 lessons from the book "365 Days With Self-Discipline"

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1. Life's easy when you live it the hard way... and hard if you try to live it the easy way.

2. Your choices are made in a moment, but their consequences will transcend a lifetime.

3. Self-discipline comes down to choosing between instant and delayed gratification.

4. Quitting when you're panicked is dangerous and expensive. The best quitters are the ones who decide in advance when they're going to quit. You can always quit later so wait until you're done panicking to decide.
5. No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.

6. In order to succeed, you must have a long-term focus. Most of the challenges in our lives come from a short-term focus.

7. Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.

8. If you use moderation as an excuse not to push your limits, you're mistaking moderation with mediocrity.

9. Most of us dread the deadening of the body and will do anything to avoid it. About the deadening of the soul, however, we don't care one iota.

10. I think if you do something and it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful, not dwell on it for too long. Just figure out what's next.

7 lessons from the book "Winning The War In Your Mind"

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1. OUR LIVES ARE ALWAYS MOVING IN THE DIRECTION OF OUR strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are.

2. Your liberation is a simple two-step process:
• Remove the lie.
• Replace it with truth.

3. The battle for your life is won or lost in your mind. Your thoughts will control you, so you have to control your thoughts.

4. YOU CANNOT DEFEAT
WHAT YOU CANNOT DEFINE.

5. UNLESS WE DECIDE TO BREAK THE PATTERN, OUR LIVES WILL CONTINUE MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION.

6. YOU CANNOT CONTROL
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU, BUT YOU CAN CONTROL HOW YOU FRAME IT

7. Who you are today is a result of your thoughts in the past.
Who you become in the future will reflect what you think about today.

12 powerful lessons from the book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck"

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1. Everything worthwhile in life is won through surmounting the associated negative experience.
Any attempt to escape the negative, to avoid it or quash it or silence it, only backfires.

2. Pain is an inextricable thread in the fabric of life, and to tear it out is not only impossible, but destructive: attempting to tear it out unravels everything else with it.
In contrast, if you're able to not give a f*ck about the pain, you become unstoppable.

3. You and everyone you know are going to be dead soon.
And in the short amount of time between here and there, you have a limited amount of fucks to give.
And if you go around giving a f*ck about everything and everyone — well, then you're going to get f*cked.

4. Travel is a fantastic self-development tool, because it extricates you from the values of your culture and shows you that another society can live with entirely different values and still function and not hate themselves.

5. The desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience.
And, paradoxically, the acceptance of one's negative experience is itself a positive experience.

6. Maturity is what happens when one learns to only give a f*ck about what's truly f*ckworthy.

7. To be happy we need something to solve.
Happiness is therefore a form of action;

8. Being wrong opens us up to the possibility of change.
Being wrong brings the opportunity for growth.

9. Unhealthy love is based on two people trying to escape their problems through their emotions for each other — in other words, they're using each other as an escape.
Healthy love is based on two people acknowledging and addressing their own problems with each other's support.

10. This is the most simple and basic component of life: our struggles determine our successes.

11. The more something threatens your identity, the more you will avoid it.

12. Don't just sit there.
Do something.
The answers will follow.

7 lessons from the book "Be Water, My Friend"

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1. Empty your mind.
Be formless, shapeless, like water.
You put water into a cup; it becomes the cup.
You put water into a teapot; it becomes the teapot.
You put it into a bottle; it becomes the bottle.
Now water can flow, or it can crash!
Be water, my friend.

2. When man is living, he is soft and pliable; when he is dead, he becomes rigid. Pliability is life; rigidity is death, whether we are speaking of the body, the mind, or the spirit. Be pliable.

3. Each day, we are different, and circumstances are differ-ent. Even when a situation you have encountered before appears to be the same, it's not. Nothing is constant.

4. The usefulness of a cup is in its emptiness.

5. I fear not the man who has practiced ten thousand kicks once.
But I fear the man who has practiced one kick ten thousand times.

6. Believe me that in every big thing or achievement there are always obstacles, big or small, and the reaction one shows to such obstacles is what counts, not the obstacle itself. Ihere is no such thing as defeat until you admit it to yourself, but not until then!

7. Do not condemn; do not justify. To truly understand there must be a state of choiceless awareness in which there is no sense of comparison or condemnation, no waiting for a further development of the thing we are talking about in order to agree or disagree.

10 lessons from the book "The Miracle Morning"

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Don't put energy into wishing your life was different/easier or complaining about what should be.
Focus your energy on making the best of what you have.

2. Choose your story wisely.
We cannot control everything that happens in our lives but we do have the choice of what meaning to assign those events.
It is our responsibility to choose the most empowering reasons for the events and challenges of our lives.

3. Have faith in yourself and your worth.
You are just as worthy, deserving and capable of creating and sustaining extraordinary health, wealth, happiness, love and success in your life as any other person on earth.

4. Trust in your life.
Know that wherever you are in your life right now is both temporary, and exactly where you are supposed to be...
You have arrived at this moment to learn what you must learn, so you can become the person you need to be to create the life you truly want.

5. Success comes through becoming a person who can be successful.
You must develop yourself into the person you need to be to consistently attract, create and sustain the level of success you want.
Success is something you attract by the person you become.

6. We all struggle against mediocrity.
We all know what to do to be happier, and yet we all struggle to do them.
If you you want to live an extraordinary life then you must identify the fundamental causes of mediocrity so you can prevent them from robbing you of the life you want.

7. Your mornings become your days and your days become your life.
Your morning routine (or lack thereof) dramatically affects your levels of success in every single area of your life.
Focused, productive, successful mornings generate focused, productive successful days and life.

8. Our past is not our future.
Where you are is a result of who you were, but where you go depends entirely on who you choose to be from this moment on.

9. Choose what's right versus what's easy.
Today is the most important day of your life.
Now matters more than any other time because the decisions you are making and actions you are taking determines who you are going to be for the rest of your life.

10. The way you wake up determines the life you will have.
When you hit the snooze button, you're in a state of resistance to your day and to waking up and creating the life you say you want.
Everyone wants to be successful, but wanting is rarely an effective strategy for getting.

8 powerful quotes from the book "Never Split The Difference"

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1. "He who has learned to disagree without being disagreeable has discovered the most valuable secret of negotiation."

2. "Conflict brings out truth, creativity, and resolution."

3. "If you approach a negotiation thinking the other guy thinks like you, you are wrong. That's not empathy, that's a projection."

4. "The beauty of empathy is that it doesn't demand that you agree with the other person's ideas."

5. "Hope is not a strategy."

6. "Negotiation is not an act of battle; it's a process of discovery. The goal is to uncover as much information as possible."

7. "Another simple rule is, when you are verbally assaulted, do not counterattack.
Instead, disarm your counterpart by asking a calibrated question."

8. "The fastest and most efficient means of establishing a quick working relationship is to acknowledge the negative and diffuse it."

7 lessons from the book "The Courage To Be Disliked"

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1. Unhappiness is something you choose for yourself.

2. We are not living to satisfy other people's expectations.

3. The important thing is not what one is born with, but what use one makes of that equipment.

4. There is no need to compare oneself with others.

5. You should arrive at answers on your own, and not rely upon what you get from someone else. Answers from others are nothing more than stopgap measures; they're of no value.

6. The feeling of inferiority can be a trigger for striving and growth.

7. Your life is decided here and now.

8 powerful lessons from the book "Why We Sleep"

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1. "The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep."

2. "Inadequate sleep disrupts blood sugar levels so profoundly that you would be classified as pre-diabetic."

3. "Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day."

4. "The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life.
The leading causes of disease and death in developed nations all have recognized causal links to a lack of sleep."

5. "Practice does not make perfect. It is practice, followed by a night of sleep, that leads to perfection."

6. "Routinely sleeping less than six or seven hours a night demolishes your immune system, more than doubling your risk of cancer."

7. "When sleep is abundant, minds flourish. When it is deficient, they don't."

8. "Humans are not sleeping the way nature intended. The number of sleep bouts, the duration of sleep, and when sleep occurs has all been comprehensively distorted by modernity."

5 Top Lessons from the Book "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown

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1⃣ Leaders as learners, not knowers.
👉 Leaders with a learner or growth mindset model and help their organization avoid perfectionism and foster healthy striving. 

🤠 Empathy is not connecting to an experience, it's connecting to the emotions that underpin an experience.
🔹 Sympathy is feel for me and can be condescending. Empathy is feeling with me.

3⃣ Five empathy skills
1. To see the world as others see it
2. To be nonjudgmental
3. To understand another person's feelings
4. To communicate your understanding of that person's feelings
5. Mindfulness

4⃣ Leaders Shift from Shame and Blame to Guilt and Accountability
👉 Brown describes that in unhealthy organizations there is "too much shame and blame, not enough accountability and learning.

5⃣ Leaders Practice Self-Management
Brown describes the practice of calm as "creating perspective and mindfulness while managing emotional reactivity
🔹 Sacred pause and widest perspective helps us solve problems with creativity and compassion rather than rigidity and reactivity

Top 9 Lessons From the Book "Stop Overthinking"

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1⃣ What exactly is overthinking?
- Overthinking is when you excessively analyze, evaluate, ruminate, and worry about certain things to a point where it starts affecting your mental health because you simply can't stop.

2⃣ There are two main sources of anxiety
1. The first one is ourselves. Unfortunately, some of us are just genetically predisposed to being more anxious than others.

3⃣ There are many negative consequences to overthinking
- These include physical, mental, and even social harms that can become long-term issues. Some examples are racing heart, dizziness, feelings of fatigue, irritability, nervousness, headaches, muscle tension, etc.
4⃣ 4As of Stress Management
- The first thing you need to remember is a mantra called the 4 As of stress management.
1. Avoiding
- Avoiding things entails simply walking away from things you can't control.
- Some things are simply not worth the effort and are best removed from our environments altogether.
2. Alter
- However, if we can't avoid it, we must learn how to alter our environment to remove the stressor.
3. Accept
- If we can't alter our environment, we have no choice but to accept it.
4. Adapt
- If we can't do much about the situation at all, we must adapt to it and learn how to cope with our stressor and reduce its damaging potential to a minimum.

5⃣ Journaling
-When we overthink, we have tons of different thoughts swirling in our mind, which can feel overwhelming.
- However, when we write these down systematically, we can analyze them and evaluate whether these thoughts are merited at all.

- We seldom take time out for adequate leisure and relaxation, so we must consciously do this in order to improve our anxiety levels.
- Some tips to follow are making regular to-do lists, prioritizing your tasks in the order of your actual preference.

7⃣ SMART Goals
- This stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound goals.
- Assess how this goal is relevant to your value system and what purpose achieving it will fulfill in your life. Lastly, set a time limit for completing this goal.
8⃣ Autogenic Training
- Through this, we aim to gain control over our thoughts and emotions through six different exercises.

9⃣ Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- This technique relies on the theory that physical relaxation leads to mental relaxation. So, the goal is to physically relax your muscles by first tensing them up.

9 Powerful Lessons From the Book "Shoe Dog"

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1️⃣ Start Before You're Ready
❌ The founder of Nike 'faked it until he made it'
When successful people see opportunity, they don't hesitate to seize it.

2️⃣ Sell Enthusiasm
👉 It's easy to sell something you believe in.
People, sensing your belief, wanted some of that belief for themselves."

3️⃣ Resist Conformity
🤓 Parents and society push us towards security.
Parents want their kids to avoid risks, even if that also means avoiding the adventure that makes life interesting.

4️⃣ Seek a Calling, Not a Career
🚫 Never settle for a job. Seek a calling. Even if you don't know what that means, seek it.
If you're following your calling, the fatigue will be easier to bear, the disappointments will be fuel, the highs will be like nothing you've ever felt.

5️⃣ Go Public: Seeking greater connection is what life is about
👉 Have faith in yourself, but also have faith in faith
Faith, however our hearts choose to define it, is absolutely essential if we're aiming to be bold and adventurous.

6️⃣ Fail Fast
❗️ If you're going to fail, then you'd better fail as fast as you can.
That way, you'll have enough time to apply any wisdom that you've gained towards your next crazy idea.

7️⃣ Build a Brand
👉 While it's very valuable to have a brand, maybe the name itself doesn't matter as much as we think
Nike by any other name would be a very similar company. Nike didn't become successful because of a perfect name, but all the other parts of their business

8️⃣ Experiment Constantly
Keys to innovation is often developing products based on intuition, not market research.
"The public does not know what is possible, but we do."- Founder of Sony

9️⃣ Don't Micromanage
🚫 Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with the results.
True authority and true leadership come from knowing who you are and not pretending to be anything else.

9 Lessons From the Book "Your Next Five Moves"


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Know What You Want
👉 You need to identify what matters the most to you to put a strategy together that fits your level of commitment and vision.
Making a plan and committing to it will unleash all the energy and discipline you'll ever need.

2 Define your purpose by asking:
🔴 How do you want to be remembered?
🔴 How do you want to make an impact on other people's lives?
🔴 What does the greatest version of yourself look like?

3. Find Your "Blue Ocean"

Rather than competing in games where you're an underdog, find unexplored new markets in which you can win.
🚫 Don't complain that the game is rigged. Instead, find a game in which you have a differential advantage.

4 Act, Act, Act
👉 You will never reach your goals unless you act like the person you want to be from the very beginning.
The same is true for a company. For any company to be great, it needs to act like a great company long before it ever became one.

5 Power Of Processing Issues
Before you act on a problem, you must first "process" what's happening.
🤠 Great processing involves:
1. The ability to make effective decisions
2. Subjecting every difficult choice to a rigorous mental analysis
3. Playing out strategies

6 Eight Traits to become a great processor:
1. Ask lots of questions
2. Don't care about being right or wrong
3. Don't make excuses
4. Embrace challenges
5. Be curious
6. Prevent more problems than you solve
7. Learn to negotiate
8. Focus on permanently solving a problem

7 Build Right Team
Working effectively with others means the difference between enjoying the process and desperately seeking a day job while hiding under your desk.
🔴 Instead of being selfish and looking to see what you could take from others, focus on what you could give them

8 Create A Replacement Game Plan
🤓 The less your business depends on you, the more valuable it is.
As your company grows, you will constantly replace yourself with others.

9 Make People Accountable For Growth
🥇 The number one product is human capital.
You need someone that makes you accountable for your word. Find someone you respect who is willing to keep you accountable on a weekly basis.

9 Practical Lessons From the Book "The Art of Saying NO"
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1⃣ Reasons We Struggle To Say No
❌ Most of us were raised to believe that saying no is rude and egocentric.
This belief becomes a significant part of our value system.

2⃣ The First Step
👉 You're about to learn the unhealthy reasons you dread saying no.
Recognizing them – some are less obvious than others – is the first step toward freeing yourself from the fallacious belief that saying no is mean, cold-hearted, or selfish.
3⃣ We want to avoid Offending People
💔 People often take offense at things that aren't intended to give offense.
An example is hearing the word "no" after they ask for someone's help.

4⃣ We want to avoid seeeming Selfish
🤠 Most of us care how others perceive us. We want to be thought of as good, caring, helpful individuals.
To that end, we go out of our way to appear so through our actions.
5⃣ We desire to help others
😀 Think back to the last time you helped someone. I'll bet it felt good.
Your actions or advice improved that person's day, which was probably a fantastic feeling.

6⃣ We struggle with low Self-esteem
👉 Self-esteem is a tricky, slippery thing. Sometimes, we're confident to the point that we feel we can conquer the world. Other times, we feel utterly insecure. We second guess ourselves to the point that we're unable to take any action at all.

7⃣ We want others to like us
🤓 The desire to be liked is universal. We want others to be drawn to us, to trust us, and to feel better for having spent time with us.

8⃣ We want to appear valuable
⭐️ Think back to the last time you served as a resource for someone. Maybe this person sought your advice about something.
Perhaps he or she asked your opinion. Or maybe this individual approached you for information that would benefit him .

9⃣ We succumb to emotional bullying
📍You'll occasionally run into people who refuse to take no for an answer. They'll go to great lengths to compel you to say yes, including using emotional bullying.

7 Powerful Lessons From the Book "Man's Search For Meaning"

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1️⃣ Sometimes, the only way to survive is to surrender to dying.
👉 Being indifferent to death allowed people to survive. In order to survive, you had to be okay with dying any moment.

2️⃣ Your life has its own meaning and it's up to you to find it in any given moment.
❓ how you act, and how much responsibility you bring to the decisions you make determines how big your sense of meaning in life is.

3️⃣ Try to force your fears to come true to make them go away.
Another thing logotherapy does is enable people by focusing on their internal state of mind, instead of external factors, thus giving them a sense of control over their own life.

4️⃣ CHANGE YOUR DAILY APPROACH TO LIFE
📍We can make life meaningful by preparing and searching for tasks that can define our lives.
The more you're able to find meaning from small moments, the more likely you'll be proud of the life you live.

5️⃣ Use Your Imagination to Overcome Suffering
💡Positive thoughts can act as a distraction from a horrible reality.
Frankl pushed on because he was able to retreat within himself. His body was beaten, but his spirit remained unconquerable.

6️⃣ Love finds its deepest meaning in the inner, spiritual being.
- Love is the ultimate and the highest goal to which man can aspire.
- The salvation of man is through love and in love. The salvation of man is through love and in love.

7️⃣ Don't aim at success
- Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it.
- I want you to listen to what your conscience commands you to do and go on to carry it out to the best of your knowledge.

HOW TO DEVELOP THE LEADER WITHIN YOU

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"Developing the Leader Within You" by John C. Maxwell is a classic book on leadership development. Here are 10 lessons from the book:

1. *Leadership is Influence:* Understand that leadership is not merely a position but the ability to influence others positively.

2. *Personal Growth:* Prioritize personal growth as a continuous journey to become a better leader.

3. *Vision:* Develop a clear and compelling vision for yourself and your team to guide your leadership.

4. *Character Matters:* Place a high value on integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior as essential components of effective leadership.

5. *Prioritization:* Learn to prioritize tasks and focus on what truly matters for achieving leadership goals.

6. *Empower Others:* Empower and develop others by delegating responsibilities and fostering their growth.

7. *Effective Communication:* Master the art of effective communication to convey your vision and ideas with clarity.

8. *Decision-Making:* Make informed and timely decisions, understanding the impact they have on your team.

9. *Attitude is Everything:* Cultivate a positive attitude and mindset, as it significantly influences your leadership effectiveness.

10. *Servant Leadership:* Embrace the concept of servant leadership, where your focus is on serving and adding value to others.