 | A curated collection of quality reads, my personal writings and the best product recommendations for optimal living. |
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| | | Read “Any kind of important book should immediately be read twice, partly because one grasps the matter in its entirety the second time, and only really understand the beginning when the end is known; and partly because in reading it a second time, one’s temper and mood are different so that one gets another impression; it may be that one sees the matter in another light. —Arthur Schopenhauer Taking Schopenhauer to heart, below are the books that I have read at least twice. Along with having to restructure the way I go about reading because of memory issues, adopting the concept of re-reading has been one of the most powerful changes I’ve made. | | A primer on problem solving with applicable and vital tools, regardless of your profession. Step back and see the whole picture, observe the behavior of the system before you attempt to change anything, and understand feedback loops and incentives. |
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| A great read if you’re at all interested in understanding how and why we make decisions, both good and bad, and how we can go about improving our thought processes and tools. This book discusses mental models, human fallibilities, heuristics, instincts, human psychology, biology and more. |
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| Learn how to apply universal learning techniques to any endeavor. When you learn the fundamentals so thoroughly that they become ingrained, it allows the brain to fully focus on minute details — separating you from the rest of the competition and making “smaller circles”. |
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| | | | Product Recommendations |  | Jolie Filtered ShoweredIs this shower head the secret to better skin? The contaminants in our water could be behind dry skin, acne, dandruff and damaged hair. This isn’t an unnecessary accessory to overlook if you’re suffering from any of the above (I’m sure most of us are). $165, jolieskinco.com |
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|  | Soma Dark Chocolate w/ Cocoa NibsIf there’s one thing I can sniff out, it’s quality dark chocolate. Not all cocoa beans are created equal (beans at different growing seasons and regions vary in taste), but once you find a company that has a process down to discover the best tasting notes, you keep going back. This is one of them. $14, somachocolate.com |
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|  | RAP IS RISEN: New York Photographs; 1988-2008 If you ever wondered how Method Man brushes his teeth or wanted to see Fat Joe playing softball, then this insider’s look at rap rayalty is definitely worth snagging. There’s plenty of conversation starter fodder with photos of Wu-Tang Clan, Biggie Smalls and a Tribe Called Wuest. The book features over 300 images from two decades. (Check the PS. at the bottom of this email.) $49.50, artbook.com |
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|  | Infinity JarsBesides being as functional as they elegant for just about anything, I use these storage containers to store tea. The most important thing to consider is keeping out air and light — tea’s biggest enemies. $35 per 3 pack, infinityjars.com |
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|  | Accordion Pro FilerWho doesn’t love a good organizational tool? Keep track of everything and anything in this notebook filled with 12 colored subfolders to get your life together. $48, poketo.com |
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|  | Cool Bean WrapsAs a food and wellness person, I love to cook for myself. Not only do I enjoy preparing my own food, it’s also comforting to know every ingredient that goes on my plate. But sometimes, I just want to nuke something and eat. This is where these burritos come in. The Moroccan Gold is where it’s at (and air fryer friendly). $3.99, eatcoolbeans.com |
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| | | | Links Worth Clicking | | | | | VisualThe note George H. W. Bush left in the Oval Office after losing the election to Bill Clinton. |  | | | | Recent Thought10 Tips for an Easier Life To discover an authentic opinion on a product or experience, Google search <product / experience> Reddit — (for example: best office chair, Reddit) “Where is the good knife?” If you’re looking for your good X, you have bad Xs. Throw the bad out. If you work on a computer, get a second monitor; less time navigating between windows means more time for thinking. Tea steeping minutes: green at 3, black at 4, herbal at 5. Learn keyboard shortcuts — they’re easy to learn and you’ll get tasks done faster and easier. Done is better than perfect (always a hard one for me). Reward yourself after completing challenges, even badly. Your mood and well-being are heavily influenced by simple things: exercise, good sleep, light and being in nature. Discipline is superior to motivation. Set a time for 5 minutes and start. I bet you’ll keep going after the 5 minutes is up. On the fence about breaking up or leaving your job? You should probably go ahead and do it. People, on average, end up happier when they take the plunge. Sturgeon’s law states that 90% of everything is crap. If you dislike fine art or dark chocolate, it’s possible you’ve only ever seen or had crap. Go looking!
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