📚 A&B #136

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👋 Hey everyone,

Here are a few popular posts you may have missed:

• Billionaire Charlie Munger on why people should read books.

• Billionaire Marc Andreessen on why people should read books.

• Try bionic reading (a good tool for people with ADHD and dyslexia).

📚 Book Summary:

Since Q1 of 2023 is over, I wanted to share a few of my favorite books so far (and what you can learn from them):

1) "The Joys of Compounding" by Gautam Baid

• Read this book if you want to learn how to become a better investor. A lot of the lessons can be applied to personal development so you'll also learn how to become a better person as well.

  • View my post about it here.

2) "Men's Work" by Connor Beaton

• Read this book to learn about positive masculinity and how to become a better man. If you're a guy who's stuck in a dark place or working through some trauma, this book will help you.

  • View my post about it here.

3) "Burn The Boats" by Matt Higgins

• Read this book if you need motivation to make a big leap in life. If you're thinking about quitting your job or starting a business, this book is filled with inspirational stories and insightful strategies that will help point you in the right direction.

  • View my post about it here.

4) "I'm So Effing Hungry" by Amy Shah

• Read this book if you want to overcome your cravings or bad snacking habits. It's packed with great nutritional advice and will help you develop a healthier diet.

  • View my post about it here.

5) "The Fine Art of Small Talk" by Debra Fine

• Read this book to learn about the importance of small talk and how to become a better conversationalist. If you want less awkward conversations in your life and make to learn how to make more friends, this book is for you.

  • View my post about it here.

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📖 Reading Lesson:

5 Reading mantras to remember:

• Not every book will be a match for me (even if it's a bestseller or classic) and that's okay.

• I won't force myself to finish a book I'm not enjoying.

• If the book I'm reading is not interesting, I will put it down and start a new one.

• I may not feel like reading right now but future me will thank me for it.

• It's better to quit a book than to quit reading altogether.

⭐️ Weekly Quote:

"If it isn't a clear yes, then it's a clear no."

–Greg McKeown

Thank you for your support everyone, I'll see you next Sunday!

Read on,

Alex W.

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