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Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

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A few Key Points from the book:                                                                  Health Section Morning Routines : Successful people like Tony Robbins follow specific routines. Example: Robbins starts his day with priming (breathing exercises and visualization) to boost focus and gratitude. Exercise : Examples include Tim Ferriss’s “Occam’s Protocol” (a minimalist strength training approach) or doing kettlebell swings for 5 minutes daily to enhance endurance and strength. Sleep : Examples include using blue-light blocking glasses before bed, like Matt Mullenweg (founder of WordPress), or following a wind-down routine , such as reading fiction. Diet : Ferriss suggests the Slow-Carb Diet (avoiding white carbs, eating protein-rich meals) and having a “cheat day” to ...
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Mindset by Carol Dweck

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 Who is Carol Dweck?  Carol Dweck is a psychologist who is a professor at Stanford University. She is known for her work in the areas of psychology and personality development. Her book, which was named the Book of the Year, has been featured in various media outlets. In her book, Carol Dweck shows how adopting a Growth Mindset can improve our lives by removing the barriers to success. Instead of focusing on our natural abilities and talents, we should adopt a mindset that encourages hard work and integrity.                                                                                                                           ...
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The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit

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Who is Mel Robbins? Melanie Robbins is an American lawyer, author, and television host. She has covered the George Zimmerman trial for CNN, and she has also authored a variety of books. She is also a motivational speaker. Get your copy on Amazon What is this book about? Most of us feel tired and groggy after waking up in the morning. Aside from wanting to curl up in the covers and feel like a million bucks, most of us also feel like we should be doing something else. What if there was a way to improve your mornings? This could be a simple habit that would allow you to live a better life. How to start your day?  Start the day by high-fiving your reflection. When you look in the mirror each morning, what do you think about the person who is staring at you? Do you feel proud of yourself or do you find fault with how your body looks? Mel Robbins would start her day by picking apart her appearance like chin, neck, or stomach. She would do this every day. She would then move on to the n...
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