The Underrated Bedtime Routine That Helps Me Sleep 8 (or more) Hours a Night
Once this routine is complete, I close my eyes and let go of any breath I have. On average, I’m asleep within less than 5 minutes.
On most nights, I don’t wake up once and end up sleeping 7.5 to 8.5 hours.
Keep in mind that you need to go to sleep at a similar time every night to be able to fall asleep quickly. Give your body a couple of weeks to adjust to that.
5 Secrets to a Happy Life from the Happiest Man Alive, Matthieu Ricard
One of Matthieu’s main teachings is that happiness is deeply tied to giving to others without expecting anything in return.
When this comes from a place of compassion, it positively impacts your happiness.
Try focusing on the happiness of others. This will create a sense of connection and inner joy.
Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday - A 300-Word Book Review
Aside from the writing, I really enjoyed it when he talked about power. He essentially explains that to do good, you need to have some power. He also goes into how it is a flawed idea to think that having no power is noble (a seemingly common sentiment these days).
Designing a Life Worth Living
Does your perfect life require socializing every day? Does it require daily physical activity or some regular play time? Does it have to be centred around an excellent professional life with consistent progress and a motivating mission?
Figure it out!
The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene - A 300-Word Book Review
I found this book rather hard to put down. Every time you start to learn about a new law, you can instantly either think of someone in your life that the law applies to or find certain flaws in yourself that the law exposes.
4 Result-Driven Habits You Can Learn From Billionaire Ray Dalio
By creating principles and frameworks to stand by, this helps systemize decision-making.
This reduces mistakes from emotional reaction and ensures consistency based on proven testing.
As you can imagine, this has major benefits when running a business that invests billions of dollars.