Be a Titan With ‘Tools of Titans’ by Tim Ferriss ROBERT’S BUSINESS BOOK SPOTLIGHT
I started landscape design over 21 years ago, and I’m completely self-taught. I’m not shy to say that most of my success comes from listening and applying the principles that others have implemented in their own careers and fields.
My inspiration can come from clients or friends, but most have come from books like “Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers” by Tim Ferriss. This is not a thin book. At over 670 pages long, you get a lot of bang for your buck. As the title suggests, you’ll learn about the routines behind the world’s most famous athletes, ex-military, superstars, CEOs, actors, and more. However, there are multiple commonalities that are good to keep in mind.
First, more than 80% of the interviewees practice daily mindfulness or meditation in some form. Keeping control of your emotions and mental state can be a huge boon for setting up your productivity for the rest of the day — and meditation isn’t always about “forcing” ourselves to relax. It can often be about finding the part of ourselves that’s most in control, focused, and energized.
Second, many interviewees have a habit of listening to single songs on loop for focus. This might sound strange. Isn’t music rather distracting? However, there’s actually more
IT’S RUFF TO WORK FROM HOME TEDDY’S PAW-SPECTIVE
As the puppy years fly by, I’ve started thinking about settling down with a nice 9-to-5 job. I won’t be a young pup forever! And while it’s not easy having a 9-to-5 job, it’s a lot easier when it’s something you love. So, I’ve decided to be a faithful household greeter pup, with my executive office set up in the family’s mud room.
It’s almost exactly a 9-to-5 job when you think about it. Every day when I get up in the morning, I station myself near the door to watch everyone leave for school or work. They always get back by the afternoon, and I’m right there to welcome them home! Dad must think I’m doing a great job because my executive office recently got a few upgrades. Now, I have my very own bench! Imagine having a whole bench to yourself. I’m really living it up now, and I’m not even chasing around neighborhood Chihuahuas. Yep, I’ve really put those young, whippersnapper puppy days behind me ... maybe. I even have my very own window to watch the outside world from my bench! It makes my job as the family greeter very easy. However, it has made me realize just how dangerous the outside world is. There’s this car that I see all the time, bringing out boxes of every shape and size. It says “PRIME,” and I don’t trust it. We’ve all seen “Transformers” before, mister. You’re not fooling anyone! Thankfully, my ferocious barking eventually makes them go away. Some people walk up to my window and are really nice, though! I almost feel bad for barking at them the entire time. I mean, it’s our territory! Someone’s gotta lay down the law.
Man, what would my family do without me?
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