This book surveys the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the 21st century, focusing on Homo sapiens. It divides human history into four major parts: the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, the Unification of Humankind, and the Scientific Revolution. Harari argues that Homo sapiens dominate the world due to their unique ability to cooperate in large numbers through beliefs in imagined realities such as gods, nations, money, and human rights. The book also examines the impact of human activities on the global ecosystem and speculates on the future of humanity, including the potential for genetic engineering and non-organic life.
This book is both a memoir and a writing guide. It details Stephen King's life, from his childhood and early writing endeavors to his struggles with addiction and his near-fatal accident in 1999. The book is divided into sections that cover King's life ('C.V.'), the nature of writing ('What Writing Is'), writing mechanics ('Toolbox'), his advice on the craft ('On Writing'), and his recovery from the accident ('On Living: A Postscript'). King offers practical tips on writing, including the importance of vocabulary, grammar, and style, as well as the need for consistent writing routines and ruthless editing. He emphasizes that good writing comes from within, driven by curiosity, wonder, and emotional honesty rather than commercial motives.
In 'Choose Yourself,' James Altucher argues that the traditional paths to security such as college, employment, and retirement are no longer viable. He advocates for individuals to take control of their own lives, focusing on building physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. The book provides actionable steps for personal growth and creating a fulfilling career and life on one's own terms. Altucher emphasizes the importance of doing what you enjoy, surrounding yourself with positive people, and continually expanding your horizons to achieve success and happiness[1][3][5].
James Altucher is an entrepreneur, ranked Chess Master and the best selling author of 20 books. In this week’s episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he talks about rebuilding his life after contemplating suicide and the techniques he used to come back after he lost all his money and struggled with personal relationships.
[Original air date: 2-26-19].
SHOW NOTES:
James Altucher talks about how persistence helped him get his life back through the downturns of his life [4:06]
His motivation behind writing about his life and getting raw and honest [7:15]
Why his book Choose Yourself is great advice for anyone who wants to improve their life [9:07]
How he deals with failure in any form [13:46]
How he built back up after being so broken he couldn’t get off the floor with a simple daily practice [16:29]
The 4 things he started doing to improve his life, and why you have to build up your idea muscle by writing down 10 ideas a day [17:50]
Why you may need to start rebuilding your life with just one daily practice [23:37]
The to-do list you should follow if you want to get into a great mindset [26:05]
James Altucher’s thoughts on gratitude [28:36]
The story of why he and his father stopped talking before he died [30:17]
James Altucher’s rule for “don’t ask why” [32:49]
James talks about his purpose in life and why it’s similar to Tom’s. [37:03]
You can google “I want to die” and find James Altucher’s writing [42:09]
The impact he wants to have on the world [43:16]
RELEVANT RESOURCES: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
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