11 min read ⌚ The Kaizen Way It’s just like Lao Tzu said millennium and a half ago: “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You know why? Because making the same small step every day will eventually get you to your goal – be it a thousand miles in the distance! […]
Category: Life Advice
Discipline Equals Freedom Summary
9 min read ⌚ Field Manual Discipline is a set of rules, right? And yet, if you ask former Navy SEAL commandeer Jocko Willink, Discipline Equals Freedom. Who Should Read “Discipline Equals Freedom”? And Why? If you’ve already read the two leadership classics, Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership – both co-authored by Jocko Willink […]
The Gratitude Diaries Summary
9 min read ⌚ How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life They say that “gratitude is attitude.” Janice Kaplan knows this for sure. How, you ask? Well, because she ran an experiment for a year. You can read about the all but expected results below: The Gratitude Diaries. Who Should Read […]
Stop Saying You’re Fine Summary
8 min read ⌚ The No-BS Guide to Getting What You Want Not everybody is ready to cut through the BS and get to the point. Mel understands why motivational quotes and phrases are viewed with a negative connotation and wants to lift the veil on the stuff that actually yields positive results. Furthermore, she delivers […]
Grace, Not Perfection Summary
11 min read ⌚ Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy Interested in simplifying your life? Emily Ley thinks she has discovered the perfect formula. Ironically, the point is to stop trying to be perfect. Ley advises: Grace, Not Perfection. Who Should Read “Grace, Not Perfection”? And Why? Just like a few other women whose struggles for order and […]
The Book of Mistakes Summary
11 min read ⌚ 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from other people’s mistakes. The Book of Mistakes analyzes 9 of them. So that you never make them. Who Should Read “The Book of Mistakes”? And Why? The Book of Mistakes is yet another business fable. […]
Start Where You Are Summary
9 min read ⌚ No matter who you are, you can achieve nirvana and peace. The only thing you need to do is just initiate the journey. Pema Chödrön is here to lead you. And she doesn’t care about your starting point. In the title of one of her most important books, she says straightforwardly: Start […]
Note to Self Summary
8 min read ⌚ Inspiring Words from Inspiring People Truthfully, you can’t be at your best at all times! According to some, when you are in your prime, you have to push yourself beyond your limits. But sometimes, life and all the uncertainty can get the better of you. What would your response be? What […]
Talking as Fast as I Can Summary
7 min read ⌚ From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls Well, it’s pretty far to say that Lauren Graham is currently winning on two fronts. As an author and actress, she is undoubtedly transforming into a real gem and inspiration for thousands of people all across the globe. We were skeptical about the possibility of her […]
We Are All Weird Summary
8 min read ⌚ Don’t take umbrage at the title, because Seth doesn’t attach a negative connotation to the concept of weirdness. We are impelled to believe in things and opinions imposed upon us by those who don’t understand the power of individuality. Being weird means being unique. And whether we like it or not, society […]