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Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression—And The Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari

Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression—And The Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari

by Cory Ames | Feb 26, 2019 | Book Reviews, Happiness, Health & Wellness

Author: Johann Hari Category: Health & Wellness, Community Rating: 7/10 Check it out on Amazon.com Summary: Depression and isolation are running rampant. And, what we have believed to be “cures,” antidepressants, aren’t solving the issue like we thought they...
Atomic Habits: A System for Getting 1% Better Every Day by James Clear

Atomic Habits: A System for Getting 1% Better Every Day by James Clear

by Cory Ames | Feb 26, 2019 | Book Reviews, Habits

Author: James Clear Category: Productivity, Self-Improvement  Rating: 6/10 Check it out on Amazon.com Related Books & Resources: Deep Work, by Cal Newport The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin Have you made your life up of good habits? Or…bad ones? Have you...
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

by Cory Ames | Feb 26, 2019 | Book Reviews

Author: Cal Newport Category: Mindfulness, Productivity Rating: 7/10 Check it out on Amazon.com  Related Books & Resources: The Art of Learning, Josh Waitzkin The Rise of Superman, Steven Kotler Table of Contents: Summary & Review: Questions &...
So Good They Can’t Ignore You Summary, Quotes & Takeaways

So Good They Can’t Ignore You Summary, Quotes & Takeaways

by Cory Ames | Sep 14, 2018 | Book Reviews, Business

Are you wondering how to find work you love? Or, at the least, a meaningful career? Or a sense of fulfillment in your working life? If so, I highly recommend you read, So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love, by Cal...
Anything You Want By Derek Sivers: Summary & 5 Key Takeaways

Anything You Want By Derek Sivers: Summary & 5 Key Takeaways

by Cory Ames | Aug 29, 2018 | Book Reviews, Business, Life

Derek Sivers is my favorite kind of entrepreneur. And, I think you won’t be able to help but like him too… Why? Well, it’s not because we seem to agree on most things…(yes, that’s a large part), but it’s because of his confidence and conviction to be...
The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin (Summary, Review & Quotes)

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin (Summary, Review & Quotes)

by Cory Ames | Aug 29, 2018 | Book Reviews, Education

Looking for insight on The Art of Learning?  You’ve come to the right place. 🙂 I had to read The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance, by Josh Waitzkin multiple times through to catch every single perspective shifting piece of wisdom. To...
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