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The education system is in shambles, and it has been for quite some time now.
This is not weird. Old things break or go obsolete all the time. Why should this be any different?Continue Reading…
April 6, 2016 122 Comments
November 9, 2014 118 Comments
Another 23 Excellent Books You Should Read
One of the questions I get asked most via email is if I have any good book recommendations.
I do indeed.
23 of them actually. Continue Reading…
June 5, 2014 56 Comments
How Studying History Boosts Your Personal Development
Most people know very little about history, and they think it’s boring.
They also think it’s useless:
“What’s the point of knowing the names and dates of this person or that event!?”
There is a point. Actually, there are several.
Studying history is surprisingly useful — and grossly underestimated.
Read on, and I’ll tell you why.Continue Reading…
April 14, 2014 74 Comments
How to Use OneNote to Create Your Commonplace
If you are anything like most people, you probably spend way too much time in front of the computer–and know it. But what if there was a way to make that time more productive?
Such a way exists. It’s called writing–and you don’t have to be an aspiring author to do it. You simply need toContinue Reading…
March 31, 2014 54 Comments
When Should You Read? And How Much?
If you’ve read SGM for a while you’ll know I place a high importance on reading (books).
Reading is important because for most people it’s their main way of gathering information. And people’s inputs for information invariably affect the thoughts they’ll have. That’s why you shouldn’t read magazines or watch the mainstream media. You should read books.
But, when should you read, and how much?
February 24, 2014 120 Comments
23 Excellent Books You Should Read
“How can you read so much?”
“Where do you find the time to read?”
“Reading books on your free time? Why do that — the course literature is enough.”
People seem to think thatContinue Reading…
January 5, 2014 87 Comments
How Successful People Read Online
In the last year I’ve thought a lot about how people in our society take in information.
We get most of our information from reading. The problem is that we retain almost none of that information due to Continue Reading…
December 30, 2013 66 Comments
How to Keep a Book for Summarizing Books
Merry Christmas friends!
What you do when nobody’s watching matters.
How you spend your holidays matter.
How you spend your free time matters.
These things matter because they say something about who you are.
When you’re at work or in school you have an external pressure imposed on you to perform. On your free time you don’t. Therefore, this is the time when your real self shines through.Continue Reading…
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