In life, we aim to gain new skills so we can move up in the world, whether it’s in a job, or if it’s to woo a new love interest. Often a skill that is neglected is how to learn. Most of us are lucky if we have a teacher in school that inspires us …
First 5TA for the year! I will be covering this gem that has been staring at me from my bookshelf since I got it almost a year ago. The 80/20 Principle is a book that is based on the Pareto Law, first discovered by Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian economist. Who noticed patterns in wealth and …
Time blocking is the habit of blocking out and protecting you time to rest, be ultra productive, and more.
I’ll start by saying this, I do not agree with all of what Dr Peterson says, however, A LOT, if not all, of what he has written in this book is very useful information and some of the rules are great guidelines to live by. One of the rules that makes this list is related …
5-takeaways: 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. Read More »
I know the title is a bit ‘extreme’ (sorry had to), however, the book lives up to the words on the front cover. The authors Willink and Babin are former US Navy SEALS that lead the most highly decorated task units in one of the most violent and deadliest battlefields in Iraq. A notable operator …
5-takeaways: Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Read More »
With over 40 years of marketing expertise between them, Al Ries and Jack Trout have produced the 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing. For any person or business wanting to sell a product or service give this little book a read, it will pay dividends. There is a multitude of historical examples of marketing going right …
5-takeaways: The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing, Al Ries and Jack Trout Read More »
This book is a classic of the self-help/self-improvement/relationship advice genre, the author Dale Carnegie has influenced many leaders, like Warren Buffet and Tony Robbins. Dale Carnegie made it by tapping into the average American’s desire to become more self-confident, where he taught classes on the topics of public speaking, sales, relationships, and leadership among others. …
5-takeaways: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie Read More »
Miyamoto Musashi is regarded as the best Japanese swordsman/Samurai holding an undefeated record in his 61 duels. He not only was a wandering swordsman (ronin), but a writer and philosopher. He was the founder of the Niten-Ichi-Ryu-School, a style of swordsmanship where two swords are used. In his later years he wrote The Book of …
5-takeaways: The Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi Read More »
One of my favorite parts about doing Jiu-jitsu is the fact that I am able to help people learn. Since I have moved up in the white belt world to a four stripe I am finding it easier to teach people that are just starting out. It brings me great joy when someone gets the …
I thought I would try something new and use a new format of review, where I break down my top 5 takeaways from a book. Hopefully reducing your reading time, let me know how you find it. While I was reading The One Thing, by Gary Keller, I was also plodding along on the tiny …
I send out a fortnightly newsletter with life, tech, learning and mindset tips and hacks.