Library
Notes on books, articles, courses, and videos I've consumed
Open: Andre Agassi - Book Summary
Here are my favourite quotes and highlights from Andre Agassi's autobiography. On dealing with pressure Pressure is how you know everything’s working, the doctor said. Words to live by, Doc. On obstacles in life Life will throw everything but the kitchen sink in your path, and then it will
Rafa: My Story - Book Summary
One of the best biographies I've read from my favourite tennis player, Rafael Nadal. Enjoy these highlights. Focusing on the present moment The feeling suits me; the cathedral hush of the Centre Court is good for my game. Because what I battle hardest to do in a tennis match is
Favourite quotes from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is one of the best books I've read, and definitely something I'd recommend anybody to read. It's the journal of a Roman Emperor, his thought process, and his experiences turned into a book for all of us to learn from. Here are my favourite bits from
Ness Labs Collector to Creator Course Notes
Anne-Laure Le Cunff founded Ness Labs in 2019 and writes the Maker Mind newsletter. Since then, more than 500,000 people have read her content, and over 25,000 people have subscribed to her newsletter. The Collector to Creator course is about how we can increase our creativity output and
My 2021 Book Journal
I've started reading more in 2020 since I got my Kindle, so this year I'd like to continue with this habit. This year, I'm aiming to read 25 books. How do I plan to read all of them? It's quite simple. I'll start my day by reading 20 pages, and
How To Win Friends and Influence People Summary
A summary of Dale Carnegie's classic self-help book. Take Home Message How To Handle People 1. Don’t criticize, condemn or complain. 2. Give honest and sincere appreciation. 3. Arouse in the other person an eager want. How to make people like you 1. Become genuinely interested in other people.
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon - Book Summary
Another book from Austin Kleon on 10 things nobody told you about being creative. It’s not only for artists, but for anyone looking to inject some creativity into their life and work. (read: all of us) My Highlights * “Art is theft.” —Pablo Picasso * “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal;
How to Win At College by Cal Newport - Book Summary
How to Win at College is a collection of advice author Cal Newport has distilled from some of the most successful students from prestigious universities in the world. It’s one of those books that I wish I had read earlier in my student life, and it certainly did teach
Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers - Book Summary
“Hell Yeah or No” is written by Derek Sivers, a musician, entrepreneur and writer. It is a book about what’s worth doing, changing your thinking and making things happen. The book often makes me think “Damn, I never thought of it that way”, and for that reason alone I
Do No Harm by Henry Marsh - Book Summary
Do No Harm is a memoir written by Henry Marsh that details his career as a neurosurgeon. I’m still tinkering around my future in the medical field, and this book gave me an intimate understanding of life as a neurosurgeon. I highly recommend this book for anyone aspiring to
