Beyond Life And Death by Jet Li - A 300-Word Book Review
While reading this book, it made me reflect on a few things in my own life. Specifically, how important relationships with family are, how to use Taoism or Buddhism to navigate life’s issues, and how little I know in general. It felt like a humbling book to read, and I believe that makes it very valuable.
This is The New Success Metric
It is easy to get lost in crazy goals, hustle culture, or the comparison trap, convincing you to continue working at a job you don’t need or on a business that drains you.
As fun and addictive as those games can be, they make you lose sight of what matters.
Using “enough” as a success metric instead of a dollar amount, achievement, or being better than the next person will allow you to focus on what matters.
Peace is Not a Feeling, It Is A Skill
Those who are at peace have a certain aura to them. It is not only calming to be around them, but it is inspiring.
They are the kind of people you want to work with because they stay calm in stressful situations, allowing them to make better decisions.
They are the kind of people you want to have as friends because they don’t get mad at you, they can have tough conversations, and their peace is contagious.
The Book Of Elon by Eric J Jorgenson - A 300-Word Book Review
Eric compiles content from Elon’s interviews, podcast appearances, tweets, and more, to let the reader get advice from the greatest entrepreneur the world has ever known.
This Little Trick Will Expand Your Mindset
Boredom is something that secretly scares the best of us.
I’ve been there. I used to do whatever I could to ensure I had no downtime.
In this downtime, you are forced to face your mind.
As your mind wanders, you think about your mistakes, your endless to-do list, and the hundreds of things that could go wrong.
While scary, this is necessary.
This time is when you give your mind space to wander.
And it is in that wandering space that your mind can not only start to comprehend the books you have read and experiences you have had, but also have the space to expand.
5 Rules to Follow If You Want To Get Rich (Without Being Lucky)
While making money may not end up making you happy, it will take away your money problems, and often, that is what is making you unhappy. Regardless, true happiness comes from wanting less, not earning more.