May 2Member-onlyElon Musk’s secret to building a successful company is that he understands…This is how you should be achieving your… — Elon Musk2 min readElon Musk2 min readElon Musk’s secret to building a successful company is that he understands…This is how you should be achieving your…----
Mar 19Member-only10 visuals that will help you to become a better youYou will be shaped by the obstacle you most wish to avoid. 2. Don’t let your moral compass slip away in the pursuit of short-term success.Visuals2 min readVisuals2 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyBefore you begin focused work, learn to switch off your notifications.Not every notification on your phone necessitates a reply. Make it a practice to turn off your notifications so you can focus on what you’re doing. You’re more inclined to waste time doing nothing if you’re continually distracted by your surroundings Enter Deep Work, a word coined by American professor…Deep Work2 min readDeep Work2 min read
Mar 6Member-onlyI’ve read 5 books on Marcus Aurelius, Here are the 9 lessons you can learn from him.What can you learn from an emperor 1800 years back? We’ve heard about 1000s of emperors, so what makes him unique? When we imagine an emperor in our minds, we normally see a strong man with no flaws, who exudes pride and power, and who has the ideal shape, stature…Stoicism16 min readStoicism16 min read
Feb 25Member-onlyThese 3 groups of dogs will teach you to become successfulOn an experiment done by 2 psychologists Martin Seligman and Steve Maier. The dogs were divided into 3 groups. The dog in Group A was placed in a harness and administered an electric shock but was also given a lever they could press to make the shock stop.Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Feb 22Member-onlyWhat can you learn from Michael Phelps’ daily rituals before each race?For years before the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps won the gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he followed the same routine at every race. He arrived two hours early. 1 He stretched and loosened up, according to a precise pattern: - 800 mixers, 50freestyle, 600 kicking with a kickboard, 400…Michael Phelps3 min readMichael Phelps3 min read
Feb 15Member-onlyThe unfair advantage of having a daily routineRoutine is one of the most powerful tools for removing obstacles. Without routine, the pull of nonessential distractions will overpower us. But if we create a routine that enshrines the essentials, we will begin to execute them on autopilot. Instead of consciously pursuing the essential, it will happen without our…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Feb 12Member-onlyI’ve wasted 1000 hours of time just because I couldn’t say “NO”. Not until I came across these 5 essential tips.We have good reasons to fear saying no. We worry we’ll miss out on a great opportunity. We’re scared of rocking the boat, stirring things up, burning bridges. We can’t bear the thought of disappointing someone we respect and like. None of this makes us bad people. It’s a natural…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Feb 9Member-onlyHow to say “No” like Steve Jobs with 3 simple methodsThe ability to say NO was arguably Steve Job’s greatest skill. Focusing is not about saying YES, but “NO”. Here are 3 strategies to explore, eliminate and execute what’s nonessential. Explore and Evaluate When we’re self-sufficient, we’re faced with a variety of decisions to make on a daily basis. Parties, movies, meetups, and…Steve Jobs2 min readSteve Jobs2 min read
Feb 7Member-onlyDon’t fall for the idea “You should do it all”The idea that we can have it all and do it all is not new. This myth has been peddled for so long, and virtually everyone alive today is infected with it. It is sold in advertising. It is championed in corporations. It is embedded in job descriptions that provide…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
