Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary Every day 1 page filled with quotes from history’s greatest philosophers and writers. A bit repetitive. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See notes below. What I got out of it To be added on a reread. See […]
Starting today, I’m launching 18 startups in 18 months. 3 years ago, I quit my job. I had 2 years of savings to make it work and a bullet-proof plan to become profitable. I started with “get-rich-quick-schemes” like day trading and drop-shipping. The first month taught me the value of doing what you love. When
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary Trying to narrow down the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching with limiting words is to violate its primordial essence. A book that reveals something new every time you read it. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary A conversational and enlightening book that covers topics as time, perception, brain and transformation. The material is heavy but digestible because of its daily 1-page nature. Key Takeaways To be added on a reread. See notes below. What I got
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary The American Dream, articulated, in words guaranteed to be understood by everyone. You close this book knowing not just about these people, you actually feel like you know them, especially Lincoln. A fascinating read. Key Takeaways What I got out
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary The Enchiridion is great, the Discourses are really good and the Fragments are meh. I prefer Seneca and Marcus Aurelius over Epictetus but Discourses is a book with practical, timeless wisdom that I’ll reread, nonetheless. Key Takeaways What I got
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary More approachable than Tao Te Ching, yet has equal depth. Parts 1-7 are must (re)reads. Skip the rest, which is unlikely to be written by Zhuangzi, as its prose and content offer little. Key Takeaways What I got out of
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary A practical guide to preparing for and dealing with adversity. You have little control over external factors, but complete control over internal ones. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic isn’t as impactful as
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary A free therapy session with a Stoic to improve the quality of, happiness and tranquillity in our lives. Seneca touches on time, grief and peace of mind over 3 essays. Worth rereading until the day I die. Key Takeaways What
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary The Japanese version of Stoicism, in my opinion. Full of wisdom on how to live with purpose, be prepared for anything, be your best self and how to lead and deal with others. Key Takeaways What I got out of
On Sunday December 18, 2022 I was invited to speak at TEDxAwaji 2022. The theme was “Ikigai,” a Japanese word meaning “purpose in life” or “raison d’être.” My talk “The Power of Asking the Right Questions” covers my 8.5-year journey from early 2014 to late 2022 (age 22 to 30), from my first job to
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary Alan Watts contrasts Eastern and Western philosophies. You’ll question basic assumptions that you’ve never examined, but which have dominated your life so far. Key Takeaways What I got out of it The Tao of Philosophy provided a nice contrast in