Reading is so important. As I study successful people, all the way to billionaires, I find that the more wealthy they are, the more they typically consume information. It’s not always through books, but they are truly lifelong learners. But how do you remember information you read? I’ve read over 200+ books in the last…
5 Asian American Bloggers That Dominate the Web
There aren’t many successful Asian American bloggers out there. But there are a few. Let’s explore who they are, what you can gain from their blogs, and what they’re up to… Views – 116
Trust Me Im Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday Book Summary & Review
I readthe book Trust Me I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday. Ryan Holiday and this book are well known in certain circles. The book reveals the truth about how certain articles and coverage in the press go viral — and it’s always organic; it’s manufactured. Here is what I learned. Views…
How to Be a Bawse by Lilly Singh Book Summary & Review
Lilly Singh, also known as Superwoman, has built a massive YouTube following over the years, with over 1 billion+ views. She was recently ranked #10 on Forbes’s list of top paid YouTubers with an estimated salary of $10.5 million. (If you’re wondering how YouTubers make money, it’s a mix of sponsorships, ads, and merchandise.) Views…
How to Get Past Dating Plateaus with Jeremy Jong, founder of Fearless Asian Men
Jeremy Jong is the founder of Fearless Asian Men, a website and group to help Asian American men improve their dating lives. In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: how studying under the world’s best dating coaches didn’t help how his stereotypical Asian American upbringing affected his social life what happened after he chose to focus…
How to Measure Your Life Effectively (Hint: Not With Return on Happiness)
Mr. Money Mustache, a top personal finance blogger, mentioned on the Tim Ferriss Show that you should optimize your finances for return on happiness rather than the cliche return on investment (ROI) or any other metric. This triggered a memory of the billionaire Mark Cuban saying on Shark Tank that he makes his decisions based…
How to Build A Morning Routine and Live Your Dream Life with Tim Han of Success Insider
Tim Han is a coach, speaker, interviewer, and founder of Success Insider. His YouTube channel has reached over 2 million subscribers, and he’s interviewed top minds, like Grant Cardone and Antonio Centeno. We cover everything from: his tough childhood as a shy Korean outcast in England getting into entrepreneurship seeing the pros, not just the…
A Proud Movie Review of Crazy Rich Asians
I recently watched Crazy Rich Asians, and couldn’t help write a proud movie review. This highly anticipated romantic comedy-drama is the first major Hollywood film in 25 years with an all-Asian cast since The Joy Luck Club. The film debutted before the release at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, a staggering average rating. Since its release,…
How To Take Notes Effectively and Efficiently for Recall
Here’s the problem: There’s so much to learn and so little time. And even if you consume information, you inevitably forget most of it. So, how do you stay focused and take notes effectively so that you retain what you learn? I’ll show you. Views – 207
Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer Book Summary & Review
Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer is a best-selling personal development book for years. According to the book Getting There, the billionaire Sarah Blakely reads it once a month to stay in the right state. It’s a short read. Here are some useful insights from the book: Views – 193
How To Get Into the Top 1% of 1% Without Hating What You Do with Gillian Segal
For her book, Getting There, Gillian Zoe Segal has interviewed some of the world’s most successful people, including billionaires Warren Buffett, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg and John Paul Dejoria, news reporter Anderson Cooper, composer Hans Zimmer, fashion designer Rachel Zoe, Sports Illustrated Cover model & fitness expert Kathy Ireland, and much more! Views – 268
Principles by Ray Dalio Book Summary and Notes
Ray Dalio and his new book, Principles, need little introduction. He has a net worth of over $18.9 billion+, made through the hedge fund he started. The book is a memoir of his life and breaks down his principles for success in clear-cut detail. Plus, Bill Gates endorses the book on the cover with this…
Why Active Listening Is Important For Your Success & Wealth
I recently watched an interview with Jay Abraham, known as the “9 Billion Dollar Man” for adding that much attributable cash to his clients’ bottom line. He said that his #1 skill was his incredible curiosity. It allowed him to learn so much from people. It made him interesting and fascinating to others because he…
Getting Things Done by David Allen: A Disappointed Book Summary & Review
I’ve heard about this book everywhere. It’s called Getting Things Done by David Allen. It’s one of the best-selling, most well-known productivity books . It’s always on the top of recommended lists and blog articles. It’s a quick read of 267 pages. I’d like to share the top insights and my disappointed review. Views –…
How To Not Take Life Too Seriously (and Why Research Says It Matters)
I have heard billionaires, athletes, and President Barack Obama all mention how they take their business (or career) seriously but themselves. Most people fail to keep in mind the bigger picture. So many of us are so fortunate to have been born healthy, with all our limbs, no diseases, and to not have to worry about…