Hey there! Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there—trying to juggle a million tasks at once, only to end up feeling exhausted, stressed, and like we’re not making any real progress. But what if I told you there’s a better way? A way to cut through the chaos, …
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Book Summary: The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy by Chris Bailey is a practical and engaging exploration of productivity. After graduating from business school, Bailey spent a year conducting experiments on himself to discover the most effective strategies for becoming more productive. The book is a culmination of these experiments, offering …
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Book Notes and Summary: Getting Things Done by David Allen
Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen is a productivity system designed to help individuals manage their tasks, reduce stress, and achieve a state of mental clarity and focus. The book presents a comprehensive framework for organizing tasks, projects, and responsibilities in a way that maximizes efficiency and minimizes overwhelm. Allen’s system has become one …
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How to Increase Your Focus | Notes from Vlog of Hamza Ahmed
Here are my notes in the vlog of Hamza Ahmed about increasing focus: Join me in my book club and receive summarized tips and notes from top mentors and books, visit KevinUmali.com/free
Work in Progress Forever
I’ve realised that a good body goal for me should be inspired by an Italian Renaissance sculpture. I assume that the body is being considered in Italian Renaissance sculpture as an artwork. In 1504, Michelangelo have finished the statue of David which in my interpretation depicts a fit and a healthy man during his time. …
You Will Laugh About it Too
There are small things and trivial matters that we tend to be so attached and involved before but now we just laugh about it. Remember that whatever it is, it will pass. Over long period of time, things will be accomplished in accordance with nature. Everything will go old and will die. And after we …
Wisdom Yields Patience
I read somewhere that a man is measured by what makes them angry. Also, I think I read from the bible that wisdom yields patience. If there will be a time that you feel offended, ask yourself whether your wisdom is not enough that you put so much value on what offended you.
Obligation to Your Blood Line
For most of the diseases, one of the most common reasons is genetics. With that, I understand that we have obligation to our successors, to our blood line. Whenever you pick unhealthy food, think, and consider that it will affect your bloodline. Whenever you have that obligation in mind, you will think twice. I learned …
Just Do It Small and Simple
I was inspired by Seth Godin’s daily practice of publishing a blog. He had done it for many years consistently. I have tried doing it before and I quit after 30 days. But the result was enormous. It has built the character of consistency and commitment. It also helped me improve not only my writing …
Double Your Productivity with Pareto Law and Parkinson’s Law
The two principles that when combined can 10x your productivity are Pareto Principle and Parkinsons Law. I first encountered these two concepts when I read the book 4 hour work week by Tim Ferris. Pareto principle suggests that the 20% of input is responsible to 80% of output while 80% of input is responsible to …
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