Runnin’ Down A Dream by Bill Gurley - A 300-Word Book Review
While reading this, I kept contemplating what business I would have to build which would truly align with my passions. I’m not quite sure I’ve found it yet. This book has encouraged me to keep trying new things until I do find it.
Inner Work That Actually Works
Attachment is the root of your suffering. There is a 99% chance that the reason you need to do inner work in the first place is that there is something you are attached to.
Often, this will look like a specific belief.
“I will not be happy until…”
It is the success you crave, a promotion, a girlfriend, approval, or more money.
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown - A 300-Word Book Review
I found this book very easy to navigate. I put a bunch of post-its in it, as it is one of those books that you could flip to any page years down the road and still get massive value out of it.
The Truth Behind Hustle Culture
If family, health, and peace are your priority, then hustle culture is unlikely to appeal to you.
If wealth and power are your priority, then you will most definitely have to hustle.
Don’t fall into anyone’s trap because the cost could be regret for the rest of your life.
You Need to Accept This Fact to Live Peacefully
Life can be deceiving for many reasons. We often fail to realize how fragile and unpredictable it really is.
We see companies turn into multi-billion-dollar enterprises in less than 5 years. We also see ultra-successful people lose it all in less time.
A healthy person could walk out of their house and literally get struck by lightning. And someone who smokes and is overweight can randomly live until 100.
The Meaning of Happiness by Alan Watts - A 300-Word Book Review
Happiness is a tricky thing to explain. Alan Watts does it by diving into acceptance, self-knowledge, and unity rather than a constant pursuit. He emphasizes that those who pursue it never end up finding it.