Nature Vs. Nurture, a.k.a. Hard Work Vs. Talent (A Discussion Revisited)

Some young folk are still debating whether it’s worth lifting a finger to do any extra work (like nihilism) because they feel like your talent is all “in the cards” — that there’s no way you can do anything extraordinary even if you work harder. I want to revisit this debate, as I talked about… Continue reading Nature Vs. Nurture, a.k.a. Hard Work Vs. Talent (A Discussion Revisited)

The Ultimate List of Science-Backed Thought Leaders in Personal Development

This article is probably the best yet shortest one I’ve ever wrote. That’s because this article is a goldmine for anyone who wants to improve their lives. The truth is that every major topic you want to improve in, there’s some expert or scientist who has spent decades researching and discovering principles in that field… Continue reading The Ultimate List of Science-Backed Thought Leaders in Personal Development

Why Chick Fil A’s Success in Business Is Mindblowing (and Myths About Billionaires Debunked)

Imagine giving your competition 24 hours every week to catch up. How do you think you would do? Well, that’s precisely what the billionaire founder of Chick-Fil-A does. For religious reasons, he closes ALL his stores every Sunday, a fact disappointed fanatics know very well after being reminded multiple times after forgetting. But the story… Continue reading Why Chick Fil A’s Success in Business Is Mindblowing (and Myths About Billionaires Debunked)

EGO AND ITS DANGERS: Do You Really Want To Hit 100 Million Dollars?

In the book The Third Door, the author Alex Banayan Got an opportunity to shadow the founder of Zappos and best-selling author Tony Hsieh. In one conversation with Tony, Alex was floored when he heard Tony admit that he partially published his book to flatter his own ego. Specifically, it was way that Tony said… Continue reading EGO AND ITS DANGERS: Do You Really Want To Hit 100 Million Dollars?

5 Ways Self-Help Just Makes Your Life Worse

Huh? An article on 5 ways personal development is bad for you from a blogger who is the biggest fan-boy for personal development? This is more than just a clickbait topic to grab your attention. These are real struggles I have come across after becoming obsessed with personal-development. If you’re why I’m revealing them. It’s… Continue reading 5 Ways Self-Help Just Makes Your Life Worse

Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly Book Summary (Best Biography)

Matthew Polly wrote the best Bruce Lee biography of all time, Bruce Lee: A Life (affiliate link). Here are the highlights from the book: Bruce was 5/8th Han Chinese, 1/4 English, and 1/8th Dutch Jewish, born in California, raised in Hong Kong until 18. While Chuck Norris said Bruce was a workaholic who never rested,… Continue reading Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly Book Summary (Best Biography)

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up (FREE Digestible Checklist)

Have you ever met someone who blamed their environment for their situation? This was me. I used to say, “The only reason I’m so messy is because my room is too small to fit everything and the pressure my parents place on me to keep things in certain places. When I’m old enough to have… Continue reading The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up (FREE Digestible Checklist)

How To Read 1 Book a Week (52 Books a Year) Without Hacks or Gimmicks

Does reading one book a week seem like an unreachable goal? In this podcast episode, I’ll break down a system for how anyone can work their way up to a book a week easily. As a preview of what I say: By failing to prepare, you are going to fail. The first step involves scheduling… Continue reading How To Read 1 Book a Week (52 Books a Year) Without Hacks or Gimmicks