“Rebel” is about the importance of being authentic – understanding who you are and how you want to use your individual talents and motivations to impact others.
I read Rich Dad Poor Dad because I wanted to learn more about personal finance and how to best manage money. I’ve always been interested in creating multiple streams of income for myself and for my family.
McGinnis writes many books in the “self-help” realm, but this one is a bit more focused on work and culture in the workplace. The book’s real emphasis is on helping reach larger goals by encouraging individuals with their goals and personal development.
“Rebel” is about the importance of being authentic – understanding who you are and how you want to use your individual talents and motivations to impact others.
The title truly says it all. Galloway shares his ideas along with years of experience and research on how to achieve financial security. He proposes a simple formula including focus, stoicism, time and diversification:
“Can’t Hurt Me” is the raw, no-excuses life story of David Goggins. Once a directionless man, he transformed himself into a Navy SEAL, ultra-endurance athlete, and living example of mental toughness.
It is a book about mindset and how to tackle obstacles and life’s challenges with clarity and purpose. The author, Trevor Moawad, was a mental conditioning coach for elite performers and professional athletes.
The economy and markets go through clear cycles (booms and busts), driven by the people’s tendency to take things to excess. This book tries to help identify where we are in any particular cycle and how to effectively navigate based on that positioning.
I actually heard about this book on a podcast, and the two hosts said that they were surprised how moved they were by it. I figured if two cynical artists from New York could find meaning in it then I could probably get something out of it too.
With our “always on” mentality, there’s no time to waste! The author of this book, James Clear, is a writer, entrepreneur, and behavioral science expert, and I wanted to know more about his perspective on how to become a more efficient person.
Good to Great is a classic book in the business community and one that has been recommended to me countless times. With all that hype, it was time to give it a go!
Reaching out and talking to new people has always been slightly out of my comfort zone. As I enter the workforce, I know I need to work harder to put myself out there and build relationships.
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