Why Hard Work and Motivation Will Fail You Every Time What if I told you that your success isn’t about motivation, talent, or even intelligence? It’s about tiny, invisible habits—compounding every single day. If you feel stuck in cycles of procrastination, lack of discipline, or failed resolutions, the problem isn’t you. It’s your system. James …
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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 …
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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 …
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Book Review and Summary: Atomic Habits by James Clear
James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” is a transformative book that provide guidance into the science of habits. What I like the book is that it offers practical strategies to build good habits and break bad ones. The author provides simple perspective while providing emphasis that small consistent actions provide significant changes and that sums up the …
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant | Book Notes and Summary
Naval Ravikant, the renowned entrepreneur, investor, and philosopher, has captivated audiences with his insightful thoughts on life, success, and happiness. In “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant,” a collection of his wisdom curated by Eric Jorgenson, readers are treated to a treasure trove of profound insights. Let’s explore 10 big ideas from this influential book: 10 …
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How Not to Be Manipulated by Guilt Trip
I am re-reading the book Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy and got into his tips on how to free yourself from guilt. Here are my notes: If you’ve found this helpful, I invite you to join me in my book club email newsletter for FREE, just visit KevinUmali.com/free
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 …
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Vibrational Decluttering
You do not use most of the things you own. There are a few clothes that you keep on wearing. It seems we have favoritism on the things we own. I only use a few watches, shoes, pants etc. I just realized that I only use a few things. It turned out that most of …
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 …
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