January 14, 2016 56 Comments

2016 R&R: Reflection and Retribution

Alternate title:
My winner effect is taking on epic proportions.

“You’re as cold as ice, willing to sacrifice.”
–M.O.P

retribution

[Friday, 9:58 PM]

Inspired by Mikael Syding’s cold resistance, I went out running the other day in shorts and T-shirt, even though it was semi-snowy and minus degrees.

First I was running through some industrial areas,  like Rocky.

Then I ran past a couple of hugeContinue Reading…

Filed Under: Discipline & Willpower, Miscellaneous, Self-Development
November 15, 2015 77 Comments

15 Lessons Learned from Mikael Syding

Mikael Syding as seen on TV

We had just finished a 2-hour workout and got out of the gym.

—Now I was going to pick Mikael’s brain: was he going to head a new billion-dollar hedge fund, take one of the CEO positions he had been offered, or maybe become a full-time angel investor? It was not an easy decision to make. . .Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Breaking out of Homeostasis, Discipline & Willpower, Fitness and Health, Miscellaneous, Motivation, Philosophy, Practical Tips, Psychology, Self-Development, Studying Successful People
April 29, 2015 82 Comments

I Made Fun of the Law of Attraction And Here’s What Happened

I made fun of the law of attraction[Last updated 27th August 2019]

What if I told you I had found an easy way to get rich and successful–would you be interested in knowing more?

Sure you would.

Alright, I will indulge your curiosity.

Here’s what I’d do. . .

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Philosophy
November 9, 2014 118 Comments

Another 23 Excellent Books You Should Read

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…

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September 11, 2014 110 Comments

2 Years of SGM (plus lots of insights and Q&A with readers)

SGM legacyI’m pretty sure Michael The Situation Sorrentino from the “reality” show Jersey Shore is sitting in the seat in front of me. Or it could just be his Doppelganger.

I’m writing this to you on a plane departing from New York to Stockholm, while listening to theContinue Reading…

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July 21, 2014 45 Comments

How to Become a MegaStar–And What it Takes to Become More Than Elite

Greetings Friend,how to become elite

Welcome to part 3 of the unofficial series of ‘long-term life success strategies‘.

What if you want to be more than “just elite” — as in being the #1 most paid and famous person in your industry?Continue Reading…

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July 8, 2014 51 Comments

The Secret To How You Can Get the Benefits of Being An Expert Without Putting in 10000 Hours

Our society is obsessed with so-called experts.become an expert withot putting in 10000 hours2

From a young age, you are told to “study this” or “do that”.

You’re told to apply to this college or that university.

You’re told to get this degree or that certification.

Then… Some day… you will be an expert in your field.Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Practical Tips, Psychology, Self-Development
February 24, 2014 124 Comments

23 Excellent Books You Should Read

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…

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