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The very act of taking the time to decide what you really want in each area of your life can change your life completely. @ebookscafe

You want to think clearly tomorrow? You want to handle the small things right? You want to have the energy to hustle? Go to sleep. Not just because your health depends on it, but because it is an act of character from which all our other decisions and actions descend. 🎧@homeofbookquotes @ebookscafe

We say “I’m not a morning person,” but that is almost certainly because we have been an irresponsible or undisciplined evening person. The best way to master the morning is to have mastered it the night before. Just as anyone who has ever sleep-trained an infant learns—sleep begets sleep—so, too, does discipline beget discipline.[*] Early to bed. Early to rise. 🎧@homeofbookquotes @ebookscafe

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You become physically stronger by lifting challenging weights. You become mentally stronger by having hard conversations. You become spiritually stronger by pushing your comfort zone. @ebookscafe

On saving time   Greetings from Seneca to his friend Lucilius.   Continue to act thus, my dear Lucilius - set yourself free for your own sake; gather and save your time, which till lately has been forced from you, or filched away, or has merely slipped from your hands. Make yourself believe the truth of my words, - that certain moments are torn from us, that some are gently removed, and that others glide beyond our reach. The most disgraceful kind of loss, however, is that due to carelessness. Furthermore, if you will pay close heed to the problem, you will find that the largest portion of our life passes while we are doing ill, a goodly share while we are doing nothing, and the whole while we are doing that which is not to the purpose. What man can you show me who places any value on his time, who reckons the worth of each day, who understands that he is dying daily? For we are mistaken when we look forward to death; the major portion of death has already passed. Whatever years be behind us are in death's hands.   Therefore, Lucilius, do as you write me that you are doing: hold every hour in your grasp. Lay hold of to-day's task, and you will not need to depend so much upon to-morrow's. While we are postponing, life speeds by. Nothing, Lucilius, is ours, except time. We were entrusted by nature with the ownership of this single thing, so fleeting and slippery that anyone who will can oust us from possession. What fools these mortals be! They allow the cheapest and most useless things, which can easily be replaced, to be charged in the reckoning, after they have acquired them; but they never regard themselves as in debt when they have received some of that precious commodity, - time! And yet time is the one loan which even a grateful recipient cannot repay.   You may desire to know how I, who preach to you so freely, am practising. I confess frankly: my expense account balances, as you would expect from one who is free-handed but careful. I cannot boast that I waste nothing, but I can at least tell you what I am wasting, and the cause and manner of the loss; I can give you the reasons why I am a poor man. My situation, however, is the same as that of many who are reduced to slender means through no fault of their own: every one forgives them, but no one comes to their rescue.   What is the state of things, then? It is this: I do not regard a man as poor, if the little which remains is enough for him. I advise you, however, to keep what is really yours; and you cannot begin too early. For, as our ancestors believed, it is too late to spare when you reach the dregs of the cask.[1] Of that which remains at the bottom, the amount is slight, and the quality is vile.   Farewell.

The Difference between being Effective and Being Effecient - Tim Ferriss @ebookscafe

Stop exchanging things that matter for ones that don’t. “If you already live a comfortable life, then choosing to make more money but live a worse daily life is a bad trade. And yet we talk ourselves into it all the time. We take promotions that pay more, but swallow our free time. We already have a successful business, but we break ourselves trying to make it even more successful. Too much focus on wealth, not enough focus on lifestyle.” — JamesClear @ebookscafe

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### How to Win Friends and Influence People``` by Dale Carnegie `"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." - ``### Crucial Conversations

`"The pool of shared meaning is the birthplace of trust, the cradle of new insights, and the fertile ground for creative solutions."`

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### Talk Like TED``` by Carmine Gallo `"The greatest speeches in the world have a veneration and a saving grace that elevates them above mere rhetoric." - ``### Nonviolent Communication

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### Persuasive Presentations``` by Nancy Duarte "We are all storytellers, and audiences crave to hear stories that resonate with them." - `### Made to Stick``` by Chip and Dan Heath `"Stories illustrate causal links that people find inherently interesting."`

“You’ll probably surprise yourself with what you can accomplish—if you’re focused on one thing. You’ll probably frustrate yourself with what you fail to accomplish—if you’re doing 5 or 7 or 10 things. Nobody performs well when stretched in a half dozen directions.” @ebookscafe

If you’re not a person who hustles, who are you? Where does that leave the people counting on you? @ebookscafe

Many young people trapped in the "intellectual black hole". A person that's very good at consuming impressive amounts of information. But doesn't produce much. The best people output often more than they input, IMHO. In a kind of uncontrollable way. @ebookscafe

The person that is well rested might be able to work 16 hour days 6 days per week. The person who never works but scrolls TikTok all day can struggle to do 30 minutes of work without burning out.

https://www.albertbridgecapital.com/post/stay-in-the-game The car ran over Chica. My son screamed. In that brief moment everything that Max had worked for, everything he had overcome, everything that he was living for, was gone. WhatsApp Channel - Unenumerated

*Operationalize things/words* These definitions and defining these words and boiling them down to the most basic version is simply amazing...helps a lot. 1) Patience is just finding something enjoyable to do in the meantime. 2) Sadness is perceived lack of options/options - which is ignorance problem - so Knowledge is the answer.. learning 3) Anxiety is the opposite - which is having too many options - priority problem - taking Descisions is the answer. 4)Strategy is just prioritzing 5)Effort are the things you must begin doing that you do not want to do. 6)Sacrifice is the opp. Things that you stop doing that you want to do. 7) Learning is same condition new behaviour. 8) Speed is not doing things fast. Speed is not getting distracted by the other shit that doesn't matter. @ebookscafe

“I split problems into two groups: muddy puddles and leaky ceilings. Some problems are like muddy puddles. The way to clear a muddy puddle is to leave it alone. The more you mess with it, the muddier it becomes. Many of the problems I dream up when I’m overthinking or worrying or ruminating fall into this category. Is life really falling apart or am I just in a sour mood? Is this as hard as I’m making it or do I just need to go workout? Drink some water. Go for a walk. Get some sleep. Go do something else and give the puddle time to turn clear. Other problems are like a leaky ceiling. Ignore a small leak and it will always widen. Relationship tension that goes unaddressed. Overspending that becomes a habit. One missed workout drifting into months of inactivity. Some problems multiply when left unattended. You need to intervene now. Are you dealing with a leak or a puddle?” @ebookscafe

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If you believe morality has gone down, maybe do some small and random acts of kindness. If you believe people aren’t nice to each other anymore, try being nice and helpful yourself. If you believe there’s too much superficial content on YouTube, maybe stop watching them, and start watching those that are genuinely good. If you believe that big publications are taking over, start supporting a couple of smaller publications. If you believe local businesses are struggling, do make an effort to shop locally. If you believe education is lacking, maybe start a YouTube channel or something. (I love The Coding Train and Eddie Woo.) If you believe people are becoming increasingly isolated, make sure to reach out to your friends, family, and neighbours. If you believe that society is acting like a poopy-pantsed four-year-old who dropped its ice cream, maybe write a self-help book for societies, exactly like Tim Urban did. 🎧@homeofbookquotes

Top 10 Books for Self Growth

- "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck Carol Dweck explores the concept of fixed versus growth mindsets and how they impact personal development and achievement. - "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life" by Mark Manson Mark Manson challenges conventional self-help advice, encouraging readers to focus on what truly matters and let go of superficial concerns. - "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom" by Don Miguel Ruiz Don Miguel Ruiz presents four principles for living a life of personal freedom, based on ancient Toltec wisdom. - "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" by Brené Brown Brené Brown explores the power of vulnerability and its role in cultivating meaningful connections and personal growth. - "The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment" by Eckhart Tolle Eckhart Tolle offers insights into the importance of living in the present moment and transcending the ego for spiritual growth. - "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear James Clear presents a practical framework for building good habits and breaking bad ones to enhance personal growth and productivity. - "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" by Stephen R. Covey Stephen Covey shares timeless principles for personal and professional effectiveness, emphasizing proactive behavior and personal responsibility. - "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brené Brown Brené Brown explores the importance of embracing imperfection and cultivating self-compassion for personal growth and fulfillment. - "You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life" by Jen Sincero Jen Sincero provides humorous and straightforward advice for overcoming self-doubt and living a life aligned with one's true potential. - "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl Viktor Frankl reflects on his experiences in Nazi concentration camps and explores the importance of finding meaning in life, even in the midst of suffering. @ebookscafe

​​📚 Author Spotlight: Anne Lamott Meet Anne Lamott, the witty and wise wordsmith behind beloved literary works that blend humor, honesty, and profound insight. Born on April 10, 1954, in San Francisco, Lamott's writing journey is as vibrant and eclectic as the city she calls home. 🌟 Writing Style: Lamott's writing is like a warm embrace, inviting readers into her world with a unique blend of vulnerability and humor. Whether she's tackling life's messy moments or exploring matters of faith and spirituality, her prose resonates with authenticity and compassion. 📖 Notable Works: - "Bird by Bird": A timeless guide to the craft of writing, filled with Lamott's trademark wit and wisdom. This book has inspired countless writers to embrace the messiness of the creative process and find joy in the act of storytelling. - "Operating Instructions": A candid memoir chronicling Lamott's experiences as a single mother, navigating the highs and lows of parenthood with grace and humor. - "Traveling Mercies": A collection of essays that offer glimpses into Lamott's spiritual journey, exploring themes of grace, forgiveness, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. 🌿 Themes and Impact: Lamott's writing delves into the messy, beautiful complexities of human existence, touching on themes of love, loss, redemption, and the quest for spiritual truth. Her work has resonated with readers from all walks of life, offering solace, laughter, and profound insights into the human condition. 🎙️ Beyond the Pages: In addition to her writing, Lamott is an engaging speaker known for her candid and humorous approach to life's big questions. Whether she's delivering a keynote address or participating in a panel discussion, her wit and wisdom shine through, leaving audiences inspired and uplifted. 🌟 Legacy: Anne Lamott's impact extends far beyond the written word. Through her books, lectures, and interviews, she has touched the hearts and minds of readers around the world, reminding us all to embrace the messiness of life with courage, compassion, and a healthy dose of laughter. @ebookscafe

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Top 10 Books for Self-Discovery and Personal Growth:

1. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle - Live in the now. This moment is all there is. 2. Becoming by Michelle Obama - Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own. 3. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear - You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. 4. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl - Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. 5. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown - Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. 6. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz - Always do your best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret. 7. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck - Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better? Why hide deficiencies instead of overcoming them? 8. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson - The desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically, the acceptance of one’s negative experience is itself a positive experience. 9. The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown - Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. 10. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert - Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart. @ebookscafe

The person that is well rested might be able to work 16 hour days 6 days per week. The person who never works but scrolls TikTok all day can struggle to do 30 minutes of work without burning out. 💭 @TheBestTwitterThreads

Top Books to Spark Creativity:

1. Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways by Sarah Stein Greenberg - This is a book about how to be the author of the change you seek. 2. Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed - Diverse teams outperform homogenous ones by 30 percent. 3. Design Your Thinking: Creative Strategies for Problem Solving by Pavan Soni - Creativity, in its most fundamental sense, is problem-solving. 4. You Are an Artist: Assignments to Spark Creation by Sarah Urist Green - Constraints can actually be liberating. 5. The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield - The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it. 6. The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp - I walk into the studio at roughly the same time every day. 7. The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron - Creativity is an experience—not a product. 8. The Entrepreneurial Artist: Lessons from Highly Successful Creatives by Aaron Dworkin - Each chapter provides valuable lessons and strategies for creating your own success. 9. Life in the Studio: Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity by Frances Palmer - The studio should be a place of solace and inspiration. 10. Mindwandering: How Your Constant Mental Drift Can Improve Your Mood and Boost Your Creativity by Jonathan Schooler and Jonathan Smallwood - Mind wandering can lead to greater creativity and problem-solving abilities.

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Elon Musk has recommended several books, covering a wide range of topics from science fiction to business and technology. Some of his top book recommendations include:

"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien

"Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future" by Peter Thiel

"Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" by Nick Bostrom

"Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down" by J. E. Gordon

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams

"Ignition!: An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants" by John D. Clark

"Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" by Max Tegmark

"On War" by Carl von Clausewitz "The Big Picture" by Sean M. Carroll

"The Foundation series" by Isaac Asimov

These books reflect Musk's diverse interests, including science fiction, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and structural design @ebookscafe

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“I knew I was getting somewhere when I began losing interest in the beginnings and the ends of things.” -Sarah Manguso 💭 @TheBestTwitterThreads

Top 5 Books for Confidence :

1)101 Confidence Quotes that will change your life by Various Authors "Confidence is at the root of so many attractive qualities, a sense of humor, a sense of style, a willingness to be who you are no matter what anyone else might think or say..." - Wentworth Miller "As is our confidence, so is our capacity." - William Hazlitt "When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things." - Joe Namath

2) 101 Self Esteem And Self Confidence Quotes: Know Your Self Worth "Always act like you're wearing an invisible crown." - Anonymous "Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit." - Francois de La Rochefoucauld "Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy." - Norman Vincent Peale

3)Little Book Of Confidence: Tips, Techniques and Quotes for a Self-Assured, Certain and Positive You by Lucy Lane "Confidence is courage at ease." - Daniel Maher "They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers." - Christian Bovee "Confidence is preparation. Everything else is beyond your control." - Richard Kline

4)Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama "Confidence. The secret to a man's success." "I was learning that the only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." "I was learning to be my own man, to love the blackness of who I was, that serving this people was my calling." The True Believer by Eric Hoffer "Nothing so bolsters our self-confidence and reconciles us with ourselves as the continuous ability to create; to see things grow and develop under our hand, day in, day out." "The true believer is a man on a mission. He is engaged in a crusade, a holy war, in which he is willing to die for the sake of his cause." "The true believer is a man in whom an idea has become an illusion."

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what are some of the benefits of using the ultralearning strategy

1. Increased Competitive Advantage: Mastering ultralearning can help individuals quickly acquire new skills and perform at a level that enhances their competitive advantage in a skill-polarized job market. 2. Effective Alternative to Formal Education: Ultralearning provides an effective solution for filling in gaps from existing education or as an alternative to traditional higher education, especially in the face of rising education costs and the need for high-skill work. 3. Time Efficiency: Being self-directed, ultralearning allows individuals to tailor their learning schedule to align with their availability and focus on the skills they most need. It can be practiced during breaks from school or work, making it a time-efficient learning approach. 4. Increased Overall Well-Being: Ultralearning can have a positive impact on overall well-being by helping individuals overcome personal limitations, pursue their potential, and develop adaptability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment 5. Accelerated Career Development: Ultralearning can help individuals accelerate, transition, or rescue their careers by continually developing new skills, cultivating a hidden advantage in a competitive world, and rethinking their current studies. These benefits make ultralearning a valuable strategy for individuals looking to acquire new skills, enhance their competitiveness, and adapt to the changing demands of the job market.

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Here are the top 7 books on learning : 1) "Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning" by Peter C. Brown:

"Many common study habits and practice routines turn out to be counterproductive. Underlining and highlighting, rereading, cramming, and single-minded repetition of new skills create the illusion of mastery, but gains fade quickly." "Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving and other interventions improve learning, but—and this is key—we tend to be unaware of it."

2)"A Mind for Numbers" by Barbara Oakley:

"As the title may suggest, this book uses math and science as the context of 'learning how to learn' but the concepts covered here can easily be applied to any other subject matter or skill." "It goes through things like overcoming procrastination, 'chunking', focus and diffused modes of thinking, etc."

3)"Ultralearning" by Scott H. Young:

"Most well-known for having done the 'MIT Challenge' (completing the 4-year MIT Computer Science curriculum in 1-year), Scott lays out his methodology in this book that supposedly helps readers take on their own 'ultralearning' project." "The #1 book above all is - Make it stick: The science of successful learning. It has all the answers you seek."

4)"Deep Work" by Cal Newport:

"The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy." "Deep work is necessary to wring every last drop of value out of your current intellectual capacity."

5)"Outsmart Your Brain" by Daniel Willingham:

"This book argues for the importance of background knowledge, the crucial role attention plays in memory, and how cognition changes as we become more proficient." "Read them after reading Ultralearning. They build heavily upon the concepts that Scott Young talks about in his book."

6)"Teach Yourself How to Learn" by Sandra Yancy McGuire:

"This book is a revelation. I feel as if I’ve owned a brain for fifty-four years and only now discovered the operating manual." "A valuable, entertaining tool for educators, students and parents."

7)"Study Like a Champ" by John Dunlosky:

"I tend to find mnemonics less helpful for studying than they are often hyped to be." "From a practical perspective, I’d recommend Straight-A or Make it Stick above this book

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