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!
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.
Add Freedom to Your Life by Making These 5 Easy Adjustments
You don’t need to go to that wedding.
You don’t need to that neighbourhood gathering.
You don’t even need to go shopping with your friend.
Stop committing your time in the future to things you don’t actually want to do. This is how you become a slave to the future and to your calendar.
7 Tiny Things Ex-Girlfriends Did That Strengthened Our Relationships
had a girlfriend who was incredible at bringing me to what’s important.
Didn’t matter whether it was reminding me to reach out to my mom, spend time with friends, or simply put my phone down for an hour.
She did it, and it was appreciated.