The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss | Book Summary, Notes, and Review

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss is a provocative guide that challenges traditional notions of work and life. Ferriss advocates for a radical approach to achieving personal and financial freedom by escaping the 9-to-5 grind, automating income, and designing a lifestyle that prioritizes what matters most. The book offers practical strategies and mindset shifts to …

Breaking Free from Overwhelm: How to Reclaim Your Time and Energy with Lessons from The Productivity Project

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, …

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 …

Notes from Monk Mode Vlog of Iman Ghadzhi

I initially encountered the idea of monk mode from Sam Ovens. It is about being focused and regimented in following success habits. Then,  I encountered the vlog of Iman Ghadzhi about monk mode which is in a way similar. The main difference was the monk mode approach of Iman is much simpler. Iman suggested to …

Lessons from Charlie Munger by Alex Hormozi

Invert thinking – think the other way around Ingest chemicals – don’t ingest chemicals to change mood or productivity Envy – being envious is a way to suffer. There will always be someone better than you Resentment – avoid resenting others. Resentfulness is also a way to suffer Overspending your income – live below your …

Kanban

I encountered the term Kanban in productivity. To simplify, it is like a visual board wherein you transfer each tasks from one bucket to another bucket. The suggested buckets are: Requested Work In Progress Done I appreciate this Kanban system as it helps in prioritization.  You should create a subhierarchy or level of prioritization within each …

7 Habits To Be A Better Person And Be Happy

I was clueless and felt lost after I graduated from college and started working. This must be what they call “the real life”. There is no more curriculum and manual to follow, you are on your own. This might be terrifying, but on the brighter side, you are the captain and architect of your own …