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Show notes 📝 Getting Things Done identifies how you can maximize your ability to plan and actualize tasks and projects. GTD has now become a popular approach for getting professional and personal tasks completed within the management realm. That said, Allen’s approaches are meant to be generalizable to all facets of your life. Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Life gets busy. Has Getting Things Done been gathering dust on your bookshelf? Instead, learn the key ideas now. We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have the book, order it on Amazon or get the audiobook for free on Audible to learn the juicy details.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.StoryShots Summary and Review of Getting Things Done by David AllenDavid Allen's PerspectiveDavid Allen is an author, consultant, international lecturer, and founder of the David Allen Company. Forbes recognized David Allen as one of the top five executive coaches in the United States. Leadership Magazine quoted him as one of the “Top 100 thought leaders.” Finally, Fast Company hailed David Allen, “One of the world’s most influential thinkers” in the arena of personal productivity.Quick AnalysisGetting Things Done identifies how you can maximize your ability to plan and actualize tasks and projects. GTD has now become a popular approach for getting professional and personal tasks completed within the management realm. That said, Allen’s approaches are meant to be generalizable to all facets of your life. StoryShot #1: Get in Control of Your LifeAn out of control life will make it impossible to think strategically or plan effectively. So, Allen recommends obtaining control of your daily tasks before focusing on the bigger picture. Getting things done is a bottom-up approach to productivity. The goal of this approach is to establish a sense of control over your work. This control will free up the mental energy required to think about lifelong goals.StoryShot #2: Define Your Perception of FinishedTo get things done, you have to understand your own definition of finishing something. Most people have a list of to-dos that don’t even have a clear vision of what a finished task looks like. This approach does not align with your natural tendencies. Your brain is designed to solve problems where you understand what the endpoint is. This means you should always seek to establish a clear stopping point. If you are struggling to make progress, ensure that you are still aware of what done looks like.StoryShot #3: The Five Phases of Effective WorkStoryShot #4: Stop Storing Things in Your HeadFirst published on 12 Sept 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes / PDF & Infographic 📝 Have you ever wanted to change a habit but never quite got around to it? It can be hard to change your life. You might feel you're too busy, or that what you want to do is too great a challenge. But even small changes can have a big impact on your life and they don't have to take long.Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Life gets busy. Has Tiny Habits been on your reading list? Learn the key insights now.We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have BJ Fogg’s popular book on self-help and psychology, order it here or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details.StoryShots Book Summary and Review of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ FoggIntroductionHave you ever wanted to change a habit but never quite got around to it? It can be hard to change your life. You might feel you're too busy, or that what you want to do is too great a challenge. But even small changes can have a big impact on your life and they don't have to take long.Fogg shows the power of breaking down your goal into tiny behaviors. These tiny behaviors can help you achieve your goals and dreams. Fogg's behavior formula shows you can achieve significant changes by starting small. You can create habits that are good for you and help you live a more balanced life full of positive energy.Tiny Habits is a culmination of BJ Fogg’s 20 years of human behavior research at Stanford University. He learned that there are only three things that will change your behavior eventually. You can easily control only two of these three. First, you can change your environment. Second, you can engage in tiny behaviors. Tiny Habits shows how humans cannot put in place healthy habits like a new diet or regular exercise. But you can solve these problems by focusing on things you can control. "[BJ's] groundbreaking research is finally accessible to a public eager to change their behaviors and, by extension, their lives." - Brad Lauster, former director of product design at Weight WatchersAbout BJ FoggBJ Fogg is an American social scientist, author, researcher, teacher, and TEDx speaker. He founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University, where he directs research and innovation. Fogg is also known as the "Father of Captology (Persuasive Technology)". He also teaches industry innovators how to use his models and methods in behavior design.Fogg has a BA and MA in English from Brigham Young University. He also holds a PhD in Communications from Stanford University. Fogg worked at Stanford as a teaching assistant for Philip Zimbardo, who is best known for the Stanford Prison Experiment.Fogg’s notable students include New York Times bestselling author, Ramit Sethi, and Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram.StoryShot #1: Only Engage in a Behavior When Your Motivation Levels are HighStoryShot #2: There are Three Challenges to Developing Healthy HabitsChallenge No. 1: Don’t Judge Yourself for FailureChallenge No. 2: Don’t Mistake Aspirations for BehaviorsChallenge No. 3: Don’t Rely on Motivation to Help You Achieve GoalsStoryShot #3: There’s A Three-Step Formula for Building Tiny HabitsStep 1: Find an Anchor MomentStep 2: Make Behaviors TinyStep 3: Celebrate Accomplishments with ShineStoryShot #4: Follow the Fogg Behavior ModelFirst published on Jan 5, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about the benefits of morning routines, including increased productivity. Explore the morning habits of successful individuals. Discover the significance of nurturing oneself in the morning and creating a productive routine.

Show notes 📝 / PDF & Infographic / The Magic of Thinking Big is a powerful, practical, and uplifting book to help get you out of a rut. Building from this, this book can invigorate your goals and empower you towards success.Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Get the full audiobook for free on Amazon: https://geni.us/david-schwartzDISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.StoryShots Summary and Review of The Magic of Thinking Big by David SchwartzAbout David J SchwartzDavid J. Schwartz (1927-1987) was a professor of marketing and chairman of the department at Georgia State University, Atlanta. He was considered a leading American authority on motivation. Starting from a one-room house in rural Indiana, David J. Schwartz became the president of his own company, Creative Educational Services, a consulting firm specializing in leadership development. On top of this, he became a lecturer to more than three thousand trade associations and sales groups.IntroductionThe Magic of Thinking Big is a powerful, practical, and uplifting book to help get you out of a rut. Building from this, this book can invigorate your goals and empower you towards success. Most people go through life with small ambitions, small goals, and small thoughts, and they only rise to the size of their dreams. That said, by thinking big, you can start achieving larger goals.Chapter 1: Believe you can succeed, and you willBelieve in yourself and your abilities to achieve success. Small thinking limits your potential, as it focuses on reasons for failure instead of solutions. Expand your capacity to think bigger and find the best actions to take. Ask yourself if you believe in positive relationships, partners, and friendships, and challenge any limiting beliefs. Follow three tips to acquire the power of belief.Think Success, Don’t Think FailureRemind Yourself Regularly that You Are Better than You Think You AreBelieve BigChapter 2: Cure Yourself of Excusitis, the Failure DiseaseHealth ExcusitisIntelligence ExcusitisAge ExcusitisLuck ExcusitisChapter 3: Build Confidence and Destroy FearDestroy fearful thoughts associated with actions that can move you towards your goals. You have to make peace with that fear. If you want your fear to go away, simply take action and do something. Action cures fear. Isolate your fear and then take constructive action.Make a supreme effort to only put positive thoughts in your memory bank. On top of this, refuse to recall unpleasant events or situations. If you can utilize these two approaches, you’ll start to build confidence.Final Summary, Review, and Criticism of The Magic of Thinking BigThinking big has a significant impact on our chances of success, as it attracts luck and fantastic ideas. On the other hand, thinking small increases the likelihood of failure. To think big, we must train ourselves to see what can be, not just what is. Visualization can enhance our chances of success. Additionally, asking ourselves how we can improve will encourage creative thinking and growth. Leading by example is also crucial, thinking, talking, acting, and living the way we want others to behave. We should always treat people as important and exceed their expectations.The book is a bit outdated and falls a bit into the positive thinking craze. So, we rate it 4.2/5.---Editor's Note: This episode was first published in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Your Best Year Ever is a self-help book that examines goal-setting across different areas of your life.Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Get the audiobook for free on Amazon: https://geni.us/your-best-year-audioLife gets busy. Has Your Best Year Ever been sitting on your reading list? Instead, learn the key insights now.We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have the book, order it here or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary, analysis and criticism.StoryShots Book Summary and Analysis of Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important GoalsIntroductionYour Best Year Ever is a self-help book that examines goal-setting across different areas of your life. The book includes Hyatt's process to help high achievers become more productive, improve their work-life balance, enhance their relationships, and optimize their happiness and health. He believes your best year will only take five hours and five steps to plan. This plan will triple your chances of achieving your goals. Michael Hyatt’s PerspectiveMichael Hyatt is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Co, a leadership development firm specializing in live events, workshops, and digital and physical planning tools. Hyatt was previously chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers. He is also a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of several books. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, Businessweek, and Entrepreneur. He currently runs a popular blog and podcast alongside his leadership training activities. Hyatt's perspective comes from decades as a leadership consultant and trainer. He distilled the book's content from individual coaching sessions, webinars, and workshops. Who Is This Book For?Your Best Year Ever is for those who struggle with motivation (e.g., while keeping new year resolutions). It will also serve people who want to make changes in their lives but aren't sure how to go about them and those who let their negative thoughts hold them back from taking action.StoryShot #1: The First Step Is To Believe the PossibilityThe first fundamental difference between an unfulfilled goal and achieving success is believing that it is possible. If you focus on improving your beliefs, your circumstances will also improve unknowingly. Our expectations determine our perception and how we act. In turn, these perceptions and actions influence our outcomes. For example, Hyatt’s family used an electronic collar on their dog to warn it not to stray too far. Whenever the dog walked too far from Hyatt’s household, the collar would lightly vibrate. The dog quickly learned not to cross the exact barrier Hyatt’s family had linked with the collar, even after the family removed the collar. This is an example of a thought-based barrier becoming a reality. Doubt and Failed ImaginationBecome an Abundant ThinkerLimiting BeliefsHow to Tackle PowerlessnessRating: We rate this book 4/5.First published on Jan 29, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📝 Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Why is Okinawa referred to as the island of (almost) eternal youth? Why is it home to so many centenarians? Ikigai is at the heart of Okinawan culture and is one key to its health and prosperity.Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.StoryShots Summary and Review of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Frances MirallesGet the full text, audiobook summary, infographic, and animated book summary at https://www.getstoryshots.comLife gets busy. Has Ikigai been sitting on your reading list? Learn the key insights now.We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have the book, order it here or get the audiobook for free to learn the juicy details.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.IntroductionWhy is Okinawa referred to as the island of (almost) eternal youth? Why is it home to so many centenarians?Ikigai is at the heart of Okinawan culture and is one key to its health and prosperity. Okinawa is an island to the south of mainland Japan, containing some of the world’s longest-living humans. On average, men live up to 84 years and women until 90. Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, lived among Okinawans and gained a first-hand account of why these people are healthier, happier and live longer than anywhere else in the world.Researchers have identified that their diet, simple outdoor lifestyles, and subtropical climate are three reasons for their longevity. However, it is Ikigai that shapes their lives. Iki means “to live,” and gai means “reason.” Therefore, Ikigai is a reason to live. Each individual’s ikigai is personal to them and specific to their lives, values, and beliefs. It reflects the inner self and creates a mental state in which the individual feels at ease. About Héctor García and Francesc MirallesHéctor García is a Japanese-Spanish author who has written several books about Japanese culture, including two worldwide bestsellers, A Geek in Japan and Ikigai. A former software engineer, Héctor worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan. He has now lived in Tokyo for over 16 years.Francesc Miralles is a Catalan international award-winning author of self-help and inspirational books. His bestselling novel Love in Lowercase has been translated into twenty languages. Miralles too lived in Okinawa, Japan.It was while living in Okinawa that Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles had the opportunity to interview more than a hundred villagers about their philosophy for a long and happy life.StoryShot #1: Find and Follow Your IkigaiStoryShot #2: Take it SlowFirst published in July, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Ready to break free from mental barriers? Dive into Jim Kwik’s groundbreaking book, Limitless, and discover proven techniques for lightning-fast learning, laser-sharp focus, and unstoppable success. Transform your mindset, master your memory, and unleash the limitless power of your brain—so you can thrive in every area of your life.Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, extended ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of Limitless and a lot more exclusive content on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comGet the full free audiobook of Limitless by Jim Kwik with a free trial of Audible: https://geni.us/limitless-audiobook⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now to help us grow and create more amazing content for you.What should our next book be? Comment on Spotify/iTunes or vote it up on the StoryShots app.Interested in sponsorship? Contact support@getstoryshots.comStoryShots Book Summary and Review of Limitless by Jim KwikJim Kwik is a world-renowned expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. After a childhood brain injury, Kwik created strategies to dramatically improve his mental performance to overcome the impacts of his brain injury. Now he teaches others how to improve their mental performance. His clients range from students to world-leading CEOs and celebrities. He also provides training for top organizations like Google, Virgin, SpaceX and Harvard University.  “One of my core beliefs is that human potential is one of the only infinite resources we have in this world. Most everything else is finite, but the human mind is the ultimate superpower—there is no limit to our creativity, imagination, determination, or ability to think, reason, or learn. Yet this resource is also among the least tapped.” – Jim KwikJim Kwik suffered a brain injury as a child, which made it difficult for him to learn. However, he taught himself how to learn again and can now recall large amounts of information. He believes that anyone can improve their mental abilities by changing their mindset, motivation, or learning method.#1: The FundamentalsJim Kwik introduces the FASTER method in his book Limitless, which includes fundamental skills and encourages readers to use them. FASTER stands for Forget, Act, State, Teach, Enter, and Review. To focus on a task, remove potential distractions. Learning should be active, not passive. Your learning depends on your psychological and physiological state. Learn with the intention of teaching someone else. Schedule opportunities for personal growth. To limit the impact of the forgetting curve, actively recall information using spaced repetition, increasing time intervals between reviews.#2: The 3 MsThe 3Ms - Mindset, Motivation, and Methods - are the foundation of limitless learning. The unlimiting process involves removing self-imposed limitations in these three areas to unlock your potential. Your mindset and motivation inspire you to learn, leading to limitless ideation, which must be combined with effective methods for implementation. Kwik identifies three self-imposed limits that prevent us from excelling: mindset, motivation, and methods. By adopting a limitless mindset, generating motivation through a repeatable process, and mastering learning methods, you can become truly limitless.#3: The 4,3,2,1 MethodBelieving in your own abilities is key to improving them. To increase reading speed, one should suspend limiting beliefs and act as though their potential is limitless. The 4, 3, 2, 1 method is a ten-minute exercise that involves reading for decreasing intervals of time while underlining each word. After the exercise, one should resume reading at a comfortable pace and compare the results to see an improvement in reading speed. Simply believing that you can read faster can lead to an upgrade in your abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Overwhelmed by life’s chaos? Discover the 12 unbreakable rules that cut through the noise and bring order, purpose, and unstoppable momentum to your everyday life—starting now with 12 Rules for Life! 🦞 Stop drifting, start thriving. Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow and create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Interested in sponsorship? Contact support@getstoryshots.com.Life gets busy. Has 12 Rules for Life been gathering dust on your bookshelf? Instead, learn the key insights now. We're scratching the surface here. If you don't already have the book, order it here or get the audiobook for free to learn the juicy details and support the author.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.Rating: We rate this book 4.6/5.StoryShots Summary and Analysis of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan PetersonAbout Jordan PetersonJordan Peterson is a Canadian YouTube personality, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. He grew up in the wastelands of Northern Alberta. He earned his PhD and post-doctorate in clinical psychology from McGill University before working as a professor at Harvard University.Peterson’s various TV appearances for commentary on personality, religion and cultural Marxism have made him famous. More recently, in 2016, Peterson released a series of YouTube videos that criticized new discrimination laws on the basis of gender identity. Based on these videos, he received significant media coverage ranging from criticism to praise.Peterson describes himself politically as a classic British liberal and traditionalist. So, he supports individual liberty and maintaining tradition but does not align with a right-wing ideology.Peterson has deeply experienced the world. He has flown a hammer-head roll in a carbon-fiber stunt plane and explored an Arizona meteorite crater with astronauts. He has also taught mythology to lawyers, doctors and business people. He has consulted for the UN secretary-general and served as an adviser to senior partners of major Canadian law firms. Introduction12 Rules for Life discusses discipline, responsibility, freedom and adventure. Peterson distills the world’s wisdom into twelve wide-ranging essays based on ancient tradition and groundbreaking scientific research. Peterson argues happiness is a pointless goal. Instead, we must search for meaning as an antidote to the chaos of our age. Peterson compares chaos and order to Yin and Yang. To keep our lives in perfect balance, we must tackle the inevitable chaos with order. The best way to find order is by searching for meaning. This search for meaning should not be for its own sake but as a defense against the suffering intrinsic to our existence. When you experience this suffering, you can either withdraw or face it. Withdrawing will allow the darkness we all possess to overcome us. Facing it will help us challenge these dark impulses and adjust our aims.The book provides life advice through essays in abstract ethical principles, psychology, mythology, religion and personal anecdotes. The book has been translated into many languages and sold millions of copies since its release in 2018.Rule #1: Stand Up Straight With Your Shoulders BackRule #2: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for HelpingRule #3: Make Friends With People Who Want the Best for YouRule #4: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else Is TodayRule #5: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike ThemNOTE: This audiobook was first published on 3/6/2021. It was later updated in February 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the challenges of maintaining focus in the digital age and the benefits of deep work for productivity. Explore the significance of deep work as a valuable skill in the economy and the negative consequences of constant connectivity at the workplace. Learn four unique strategies to integrate deep work into your professional life.

📝 Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Free Audiobook | Discover how to unlock your full potential with our comprehensive summary and infographic of The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. Read 1 million books in minutes. For free. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The Happiness Advantage and more exclusive content on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com/ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now.  What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app. IN THIS EPISODE: you will get a comprehensive summary of Shawn Achor's book 'The Happiness Advantage' on the principles of positive psychology and achieving success through happiness. TOPICS: StoryShots platform, Goal setting, personal development, Book summaries, success, habit formation, positive psychology, Mindset, Wireless telecommunications, Productivity, resilience KEY FIGURES: The New York Times, The Power of Now, TED, Atomic Habits, The Obstacle Is the Way, The Four Agreements, Flow, Man's Search for Meaning, Thinking, Fast and Slow, Drive, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Tiny Habits, The Wall Street Journal, Mindset, MetLife, Big Potential, The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor, Before Happiness SUMMARY: This is a summary of the book 'The Happiness Advantage' by Shawn Achor, where the key idea is that happiness is a precursor to success rather than a byproduct. The summary delves into the principles of positive psychology discussed in the book, such as adopting a growth mindset, retraining the brain to identify opportunities (the Tetris effect), responding positively to adversity (falling up), overcoming overwhelm through small goals (the Zorro circle), and making positive habits easier (the 20-second rule). The final part of the transcript includes sponsor messages, a summary of the episode, and an invitation to engage with the StoryShots platform for more book summaries. KEY QUOTES: • "Even in areas where we struggled at first, the mental construction of our daily activities, more than the activity itself, defines our reality." - Shawn Achor • "For me, happiness is the joy we feel striving after our potential." - Shawn Achor KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Happiness is a precursor to success, not merely a byproduct of it. • Adopting a positive mindset and growth mindset can enhance productivity, creativity, and motivation. • Retraining the brain to identify opportunities for growth (the Tetris effect) can lead to personal and professional development. • Viewing adversity as an opportunity for growth (falling up) can lead to resilience and learning. • Breaking down overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable goals (the Zorro circle) can help overcome feelings of being overwhelmed. • Making positive habits easier to start and negative habits harder to start (the 20-second rule) can facilitate behavior change. • Small changes in mindset and effort can have a significant impact on outcomes. • Shawn Achor's book 'The Happiness Advantage' provides a practical guide to applying the principles of positive psychology in various aspects of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices