Most people think that how much you work and how much you earn is a linear correlation: the more you work, the more money you earn. Generally speaking, we can see this to be true, especially for dollar-per-hour jobs. But what about those people who work themselves to death at 70 hours a week for…
Life Lessons from Steve Aoki – Blue: The Color of Noise Book Summary
I first discovered Steve Aoki a couple years ago on Instagram since he was good friends with Dan Bilzerian, the famous playboy. I clicked into his profile to discover that he had millions of followers and traveled the world as a DJ. It seemed his signature move was throwing sheet of cake into the audience….
How Alex Fasulo Makes Over $300,000 a Year with Fiverr
Many of my readers email me asking me how to make money online. Some of them have little to no capital to get started with. Luckily, I have a great answer for you today. In this podcast episode, I bring on Alex Fasulo, a freelance writer who makes over $300,000 a year on Fiverr. Fiverr…
3 Benefits of Being Raised By An Asian Parent
My article on the mistakes an Asian parent makes was well-received and popular. I felt compelled to release a counterpart article on the benefits of having an Asian parent because some readers reacted negatively and felt that Asian parents offered only problems and hardships. In reality, there are many benefits to having an Asian parent….
How to Get Better Sleep & Fall Asleep Faster for Better Performance [Podcast]
Good sleep is a vital part of building muscle, job performance, focus, energy levels, health, longevity, happiness, and mental health. But the modern world has made it tough for the average person to get enough of the right type of sleep. You see, artificial lights and screens are just a few of the obstacles that…
A Guide for Uncertain Times – Choose Yourself by James Altucher – Book Summary
James Altucher is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and chess master who hosts a top interview-based podcast where he brings on various successful individuals through his network. He has earned and lost millions numerous times throughout his life. He has gone through many ups and downs in his personal, romantic, and professional life. His Wall Street…
A Conversation with AlexandBooks, A Book Influencer on Instagram
So I discovered a like-minded individual on Instagram with 36,000 followers who loves non-fiction self-help books. He posts photos of book recommendations and insights he’s learned from reading these books. View this post on Instagram One of the best quotes I’ve read this week. 🗓 . Only in a storm do you see the art…
How to Be More Interesting: This Last Year Was the Most Interesting of My Life
A few years ago, I saw where I was headed in life. I saw myself working a boring job I didn’t like, tolerating a wife I didn’t like, and eating frozen dinners and watching mediocre TV every night. That vision was so miserable I vowed to do anything I could to make my life more…
How To Become A Master: Jiro Dreams of Sushi Summary & Lessons Learned
I just saw the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, which many successful people have recommended, including Disney’s CEO Bob Iger, the investor Tim Ferriss, personal finance expert Ramit Sethi, and actor Zac Efron. The documentary contains so many incredible insights on success. If you’re not familiar, it’s about a tiny sushi restaurant in Tokyo that has…
7 Actionable Tips on Developing Your Emotional Intelligence [Podcast]
Warren Buffett has said that if you want to be a great investor, what’s more important than IQ is emotional control. He jokes that if you have extra IQ, you should sell it because you don’t need it in investing. He’s seen a lot of very smart people do a lot of very dumb things….