The Happiness Files by Arthur C. Brooks - A 300-Word Book Review
A compilation of insights on happiness by Arthur Brooks, the man who many call “The Happiness Professor”. These insights range from the things to focus on, whether happiness can actually buy you happiness, and the power of faith.
How to Be Healthy Without Quitting Alcohol
You must control yourself. Put some sort of restraints on your drinking.
If you drank yesterday, you probably shouldn’t drink today.
If you had a drunken night out last weekend, you probably should skip a couple.
If you feel bad after having a beer, maybe it is best to have a glass of wine instead.
Strong Ground by Brene Brown - A 300-Word Book Review
When you read too many business books or just listen to success stories, you sometimes forget that as an entrepreneur, you are dealing with humans. I found that this book humanized running a business.
You Are Nothing, But You Are Everything
"The human race is just a chemical scum on a moderate-sized planet, orbiting around a very average star in the outer suburb of one among a hundred billion galaxies. We are so insignificant that I can't believe the whole universe exists for our benefit." - Stephen Hawking
You Can Use These 5 Helpful Tips To Bring You Back to the Present
It goes without saying that you will not be able to do any of these perfectly the first time. Like anything else, this requires practice.
Bringing yourself to the present is, without a doubt, a skill. The good news is, this is a skill that anyone can develop.
Like any skill, the more you work at it, the better you will get at it.
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.