I Read 650+ Self-Improvement Books To LEARN THESE 7 Lessons | Tom Bilyeu

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Oct 29, 2022

Discover secrets to effective reading and retention as Tom shares insights from over 650 self-improvement books. Learn how to transform potential into skills and why a disciplined mindset is crucial for success. Tom dives into the power of cross-disciplinary learning and innovative thinking, emphasizing the importance of optimizing cognitive function through diet, meditation, and quality sleep. He even reframes dyslexia as a superpower, offering strategies to make information stick and enhance your personal growth journey.

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Read for Skill Development

Read widely through various mediums like books, podcasts, and videos.
Focus on learning to develop valuable skills, not just for entertainment.

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Foundational Topics for Success

Prioritize understanding mindset, the nature of things, and specific skills for wealth and success.
Master your mind, add value to the world, and understand the nature of improvement, passion, and practice.

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Efficient Learning Strategies

Increase reading speed by listening to audiobooks or videos at higher speeds and reading in swarms.
Get the gist first, then go deep by taking notes, explaining concepts, and finding connections.

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Unraveling False Beliefs for Growth

01:51 • 14min

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Transforming Potential into Skill Through Learning

15:33 • 10min

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Harnessing Potential Through Self-Improvement

25:10 • 3min

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Mastering Discipline for Success

27:52 • 12min

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Cross-Disciplinary Learning and Personal Growth

40:06 • 35min

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Harnessing Meditation and Diet for Cognitive Clarity

01:15:06 • 14min

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Optimizing Cognition Through Nutrition and Sleep

01:28:46 • 6min

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The Power of Sleep and Personal Discipline

01:34:57 • 3min

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Spark

The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

John J. Ratey

In 'Spark', John J. Ratey, M.D. , explores the comprehensive connection between exercise and the brain, presenting research that proves exercise is a potent defense against conditions such as depression, ADD, addiction, aggression, menopause, and Alzheimer's. The book includes case studies, such as the revolutionary fitness program in Naperville, Illinois, which significantly improved science test scores among 19,000 students. Ratey explains how exercise physically remodels the brain for peak performance, reducing stress, lifting mood, fighting memory loss, and sharpening intellect. The book covers various chapters on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, hormonal changes, and aging, all highlighting the beneficial effects of exercise on mental and physical health.

Up from Slavery

Booker T. Washington

In this autobiography, Booker T. Washington chronicles his life from his childhood as a slave to his rise as a prominent educator and civil rights leader. The book describes his struggles to obtain an education, his experiences at the Hampton Institute, and his work in establishing vocational schools, particularly the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Washington emphasizes the importance of education, hard work, and practical skills for the advancement of African Americans. He also reflects on his public speaking career and his role in shaping race relations in the post-Reconstruction South.

Think and Grow Rich

Napoleon Hill

Published in 1937, 'Think and Grow Rich' is a seminal work in the self-help genre. The book is the result of over twenty years of research by Napoleon Hill, who studied the habits and achievements of more than 500 successful individuals, including Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. Hill distills their wisdom into thirteen principles that, when practiced with persistence and faith, can transform dreams into reality. These principles include the power of desire, faith, specialized knowledge, organized planning, and the role of the subconscious mind. The book emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude, setting clear and specific goals, and taking consistent action to achieve success. It also explores the concept of the 'Master Mind' alliance and the need to overcome fears and doubts to achieve one's objectives.

On Today's Episode: If you’ve ever wondered how Tom is able to retain so much information or how he’s read hundreds of books in a single year, secrets are being revealed. Tom went from not knowing anything about NFTs, crypto, and blockchain at the beginning of 2021 to becoming a thought leader and international keynote speaker at multiple NFT events.

How did he do it?

In this episode, Tom is revealing major life lessons he’s learned from reading hundreds of books, why reading is so important to your success, and how to leverage what you read and retain the most amount of information possible in the shortest amount of time.

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 | Introduction to Reading for Impact

0:18 | Books Build Better Beliefs

14:45 | It’s About Building Skills

26:22 | Focus on These Core Topics First

33:03 | Do This To Read More Efficiently

39:42 | Make The Information Stick

48:14 | Focus Is A Muscle

55:54 | Dyslexia Is A Superpower

58:26 | Get The Most Info in Just 30 Days

1:07:34 | Brain Optimization in the Gym

1:13:01 | Optimized by Meditation

1:20:25 | Optimize In the Kitchen

1:34:52 | Optimize Your Sleep Life

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