At the heart of Matthew Syed’s Bounce is a compelling argument against the myth of innate talent and a strong case for the role of purposeful practice in achieving excellence. Syed, an expert in the field of performance psychology, dismantles the common belief that elite performers are born with a natural gift. Instead, he presents […]
Words Into Works #106 | Failing Forward
John C. Maxwell’s Failing Forward presents a compelling argument: failure is not the opposite of success; it’s a part of it. When we redefine failure as a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block, explains Maxwell, we can all learn to succeed more effectively. Such an idea not only changes our perspective on failure but […]
Words Into Works #103 | The 3 C’s Strategy
In Own Your Greatness, Lisa Orbé-Austin, and Richard Orbé-Austin introduce a transformative approach to combating impostor syndrome: the “3 C’s Strategy.” This strategy aims to empower individuals to recognize, confront, and ultimately overcome the pervasive feelings of being a fraud despite evident success and competence. The 3 C’s stand for Clarify, Choose, and Create, forming […]
Words Into Works #100 | Rational Optimism
In his book, Same as Ever, Morgan Housel addresses the complex interplay between optimism and pessimism, emphasizing the necessity of balancing these seemingly contradictory mindsets for progress. He suggests that the best approach in life, particularly in finance, is to save like a pessimist but invest like an optimist. Housel illustrates this philosophy through various […]
I Tried Audible for 30-Days. Here’s What Happened.
A few months ago, a friend introduced me to a subscription service he swore by: Audible. “You’ve got to try it,” my friend told me excitedly over the phone. “You of all people will love it.” A voracious reader with little time to read, I liked the idea of listening to books on the go. […]
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