Napoleon Hill discussed an enormous amount of interesting ideas in Think and Grow Rich, his classic book that has sold millions and millions of copies. Something that stood out to me in reading it was his description of one clear quality that we must have to accomplish anything that we desire in life. Hill sums … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger is someone I study on a frequent basis. He has achieved a tremendous amount of success in all areas of life, whether it be in bodybuilding or in politics. How he got there was all due to reps. He explains what that means in Total Recall, his excellent autobiography that is a compelling read … Read more
It’s not easy to prevent distractions in today’s society, and that typically leads to doing many things at once. The One Thing is a great book that stresses the need to focus on what matters rather than doing things just to do them. Doing so requires a person to go small in order to eventually … Read more
The word “kaizen” has been a staple in Japanese culture for many years, and it focuses around the concept of constant improvement. Dr. Robert Maurer wrote a book describing the meaning behind kaizen, most importantly, how it helps to combat one feeling that all people experience at one point or another: Fear. Here’s a basic summary … Read more
Charlie Munger is essentially the right-hand man to popular businessman Warren Buffett. Munger had this to say about our ability to change our beliefs on certain preconceived ideas: “We all are learning, modifying, or destroying ideas all the time. Rapid destruction of your ideas when the time is right is one of the most valuable qualities you … Read more
Naval Ravikant is arguably one of the greatest thinkers in the world right now. While he serves as a co-founder for AngelList, he regularly discusses a wide range of topics via numerous videos and podcast interviews. Here’s what he had to say in Tools of Titans about the three options that every human has in … Read more
Nick Saban is one of the most successful coaches in sports history. He’s captured numerous championships, and one of the big reasons why is due to the mindset that he instills in his players. One approach that he has constantly developed is that of focusing on the next play. This excerpt from his book does a … Read more
Steven Pressfield is an award-winning author that has produced numerous best-selling books. In Tim Ferriss’ excellent compilation book, Tribe of Mentors, he documents advice and tips from some of the world’s most successful people. Pressfield gave this response when asked what advice he would give to college students preparing to enter the real world: Don’t … Read more
Sam Sheridan wrote a book called A Fighter’s Mind that takes an inside look at how UFC fighters train and prepare for the grueling requirements that come along with fighting professionally. One of the trainers was talking about his philosophy when it comes to building a team of fighters. He discussed the dynamics involved in approaching … Read more