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Someday Is Today by Matthew Dicks: Propel Your Life Now

Do you dream of achieving extraordinary things? Would you describe your life now as extraordinary—or just mediocre? In Someday Is Today: 22 Simple Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life, Matthew Dicks argues that achieving your dreams and overcoming mediocrity is possible. But, you’ll get there only if you learn to maximize your time, efficiency, productivity, and creativity—and start acting now. Read on for an overview of this book that’s sure to spark you into action.

How to Organize Tasks: The Important vs. the Irrelevant

Do you feel like you’re always juggling tasks? Do you focus only on what’s in your hand at the moment and leave important tasks up in the air? To reach your full potential and accomplish extraordinary things, Matthew Dicks says you must learn how to make the most of your time. The first step is to stop wasting time on unnecessary tasks. Read on for Dicks’s advice on how to organize tasks in a way that allows you to accomplish greater things.

Joe Dispenza: Becoming Supernatural (Book Overview)

What is Joe Dispenza’s Becoming Supernatural about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In his book Becoming Supernatural, Joe Dispenza outlines a powerful plan for personal transformation. He says our subconscious mind is the most powerful aspect of our being, and we can use it to create the life we desire if we become aware of the power of our own thoughts. Below is a brief overview of Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza.

The Daily Laws: Robert Greene’s 366 Meditations (Overview)

As an adult, how do you approach learning? How well can you read people? Do you know how to lower someone’s guard? In The Daily Laws, Robert Greene contends that we are steeped in false beliefs and that they direct our lives. His book provides a lesson for each day of the year on how to be more in tune with reality and, thus, find more fulfillment. Continue reading for an overview of The Daily Laws by Robert Greene, a bestselling author and an expert on power.

Financial Risk Tolerance: Why Spend While You’re Young?

Why is it important to understand your financial risk tolerance? Why does your risk tolerance decline with age? If you feel torn between spending your money on experiences now or saving it for later, then the concept of financial risk tolerance may hold the key. According to Bill Perkins, spending on experiences while young is important as you lose the ability to do so meaningfully as you get older. Read on to learn why Perkins says financial risk tolerance is important for getting the most out of your money and life.

Triggers: Book Overview and Key Takeaways

What is Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter’s book Triggers about? What’s the key message to take away from the book? In their book Triggers, executive coach Marshall Goldsmith and co-author Mark Reiter examine how triggers derail our efforts to behave in our best interests. They explain how you can become aware of your triggers, define the goals that will best serve you, and do the hard work of changing your behavior. Below is a brief overview of Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter.

How to Interact With People: Making Use of Power Dynamics

How would your personal interactions change if you understood human nature better? How might you adjust your behavior based on power dynamics? According to Robert Greene, everyone seeks power to some degree. Greene advises you to accept that the “game” of power can’t be avoided and learn how to play it to your advantage. If you refuse to accept this reality, you risk being manipulated or sidelined. Read more to learn how to interact with people in a way that minimizes this risk.

How to Get Things Done Faster: 3 Ways to Streamline Routines

What tasks do you do routinely? What if you could get them done more efficiently and free up time for more substantive work? In Someday Is Today, Matthew Dicks argues that achieving your dreams and overcoming mediocrity is possible, but only if you start acting now. He shares advice on how to maximize your time, efficiency, and productivity when it comes to everything you have to do, including your routine tasks. Continue reading to learn how to get things done faster in three practical ways.

Michelle Obama: Change Is a Journey, Not a Race

What does it take to change your life? Why do people get stuck in their old patterns and struggle to change against their best interests? Change doesn’t happen overnight. People who think that they can overhaul their life quickly are so focused on hitting the next milestone that they fail to recognize smaller, slower progression. As a result, they feel discouraged even when making progress. Here’s why change is a journey, according to Michelle Obama.

How to Stop Impulsive Behavior From Thwarting Your Progress

Do you struggle to resist your impulses? How does acting on impulse prevent you from achieving your goals? Our impulses often get the better of us, prompting us to behave in ways that contradict our best interests. In their book Triggers, Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter explain how to stop impulsive behavior by identifying your “triggers”—stimuli and situations that prompt you to react impulsively. Here are three strategies for keeping your behavior in check so that you can stay on track toward your goals.