Hell Yeah Or No by Derek Sivers (audio version): Derek Sivers is one of my favorite modern philosophers and this book didn’t disappoint. It’s a collection of a few dozen short essays on how to live and what’s worth doing. It’s definitely a book to revisit regularly. The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman (audio version):…
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My favorite books of 2020
Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz (audio version): This is one of the most important books I have ever read. It’s a great companion book to Levels of Energy and The Good Life Handbook. It’s a thorough study of the subconscious mind, and offers practical solutions to fundamental human problems: how to be healthier, happier, calmer, more prosperous etc. Self Mastery…
The Problems With Self-Publishing on Amazon
Books are wonderful and I love them. But the business model seems to be flawed, especially when you self-publish on Amazon. I’ve recently spoken with an author who self-published a book on Amazon. In the first 4 months he sold less than 100 copies and made less than $200. My own experience from earlier this…
My favorite books of 2019
Levels of Energy by Frederick Dodson (audio version): This book provides an incredibly useful framework for how to view and work with different levels of energy. Especially how to read the energy levels of other people and how to elevate your own level. I highly recommend it and will reread it in the future. The Oxygen…
Consider Using a Pen Name
We live in a time where the default is to use your real name for writing. This was not always the case, as I learned in Benjamin Franklin’s biography. 300 years ago the default was to use a pen name. For good reason, as speaking your mind could be dangerous. This got me thinking. Why…
Read Books Twice
I love reading books. However, if I go too fast and read through too many books, I have trouble remembering what I learned. Also, I want to avoid chasing the “number of books” I have read. It doesn’t mean anything. That’s why I really liked the idea by Rolf Dobelli of reading each book a…
My favorite books of 2018
As 2018 is coming to a close, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the most important books I have read this year. Enjoy! My favorite books of 2018 1. The Art of the Good Life by Rolf Dobelli (audio version):This was the most important book I read in 2018 (I’ve read the original German…
My favorite books of 2017
On the Shortness of Life by Seneca Lying by Sam Harris Letters From a Stoic by Seneca Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Digital Gold by…
I love books
A friend recently asked me: “Why do you spend so much time reading books?”. My answer: “I don’t know… I simply love them!” I’m a book person. I love reading non-fiction, practical books. Books have changed my life: They help me think. They inspire me. They help me solve problems. Every minute I spend reading…
How to maximize creativity at work
Some notes I have taken while reading Remote: Office Not Required: Routine is killing creativity Therefore you should change scenery often: go to a library, a cafe, to a friend, to a coworking space Regularly change your desk and therefore your perspective If company has a regular office, embed into company culture: change/rotate desks every…