In this video Eli the Computer Guy talks about something I’d love more people to understand. He explains that most people expect to get money out of their first business idea. But most people don’t see beyond that initial decision. We have to consider things like: – Will people be interested in my solution/service or … Read more
This book focuses on the essentials of a good job application. Grab employers attention from the beginning Employers have to make quick hiring decisions so you should grab their attention quickly. If you feel under pressure just bear in mind that employers feel under pressure too, as bad hiring decisions cost their company a lot of … Read more
Learn how to motivate yourself and others from this “little brother” of the book Drive. What exactly is motivation and are there different types of motivation? We learned the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in the book Drive. In this book, you will learn more about what makes us motivated, spoiler alert * it … Read more
Learn how to beat procrastination by doing what matters first Did you ever worry about not being productive enough to get important things done? Procrastination is a problem most people tackle with. Fortunately, there is a way to prioritize your tasks so that you tackle the biggest, most important tasks first – or to “eat … Read more
This book will explain to you how to attain a perfect satisfying work experience or help you improve other activities and your overall happiness. This book is a good follow-up from the book DRIVE. If you missed that summary, you might want to check it out first. Humans seek happiness in a variety of ways. There are … Read more
Learn how you can become a giant with a small company In small companies, relationships are better Traditionally, most companies focused on growth. But there is another kind of company, those who deliberately chose not to grow. Those are called the small giants. Some companies refuse to grow because growing would mean that at some point the owner … Read more
Explore this principle of nature to improve your life You have probably observed that often the majority of output stem from the minority of input. It could happen in your business when the majority of sales come from a little subset of your products. Often this ratio is around, but not limited to 20% and 80%. That’s … Read more
This book will teach you how to maximize your mental resources Our mental resources are limited, don’t multitask! Our brain’s ability to perform is limited. And modern technology, despite making our lives easier, represents a significant problem when it comes to our concentration. One study showed that constant distraction of, for example, emails and phone … Read more
In this book you will learn that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence. We tend to self-deceive us about the key to success When people are asked about what they think is more important for success, hard work or natural talent, they tend to choose hard-work. … Read more
This book explores the science of productivity, and why managing how you think is more important than what you think. Learn to stay on track Have you ever felt excited about something, for example, a new project, but after a while that excitement faded away? Researchers at Columbia University found that people feel more motivated when they have … Read more
This book explores the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks. Multitasking does NOT equal productivity! Sophie Leroy’s (Univ. Minnesota) research showed that when we switch our attention from task A to task B, our attention stays attached to the first activity. This hurts our performance as we are only half-focused on the … Read more