The best motivation comes from one person: yourself Last year during my mini-retirement, I picked up a copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The Artist’s Way is a 12 week program mainly intended for artists to re-harness their creativity. Even though I am not an “artist” in the traditional sense, the actual program and exercises… Continue reading A letter from my 80 year old self
Tag: reading
Losing Streaks
So far this year I’ve read 8 books and am currently finishing up my 9th. For me, I read to learn. I read to de-stress. And I read open up my mind to new ideas and new perspectives. And so far this year, I’ve read some solid books. But none of them have been great.… Continue reading Losing Streaks
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
Highlights and Quotes from The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness by Eric Jorgenson I’ve been seeing The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson pop up as a must read for awhile now. I like Naval. He is a brilliant guy, and I’ve listened to him on the Tim Ferriss Show, but… Continue reading The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
Yep, I locked my cell phone in a safe for 24 hours
The search for a long-term solution to manage my cell phone usage Yep. I did it. I locked my phone in the safe for 24 hours this weekend. At this point, I am sure you are thinking. Why? After months of struggling with how to use my phone less, I decided that the only way… Continue reading Yep, I locked my cell phone in a safe for 24 hours
Phil Knight Book Review – Shoe Dog
Book Review, Highlights and Quotes from Shoe Dog: A memoir by the creator of NIKE by Phil Knight Another great book! Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a memoir, but written in a first-person storytelling manner, so much so, that you became so immersed in Phil’s story and nearly forget that this is a true story.… Continue reading Phil Knight Book Review – Shoe Dog