Book Notes by Josh Kaufman
I invest a lot of time in reading, and I try to put what I read into practice.
As I read and experiment, I take detailed notes for personal use, and for reference when I'm creating new books and courses.
My purpose in writing these notes isn't to summarize the text – it's to capture the most important ideas and practices the book contains in plain language, so I can put them to use. I also try to make connections between books and concepts, so each new book is fully integrated into everything else I've learned over the years.
Instead of keeping my notes to myself, I thought I'd publish them here so you could benefit from them as well.
If you'd like to hear whenever I publish new book notes, be sure to let me know you want to receive updates. Enjoy!
Every quest you undertake will change your life in unique, valuable ways. »
It pays to consciously adopt a sane, secure, long-term investing strategy. »
How human beings get into trouble… and how they survive the worst. »
Human beings have four fundamental, biological drives: acquiring, bonding, learning, defending. »
People aren’t behavioristic stimulus-response machines: our behavior is far more complex because desires and perceptions constantly shape our behavior. »
If you don’t know how the human brain works, you’re at a major disadvantage when it comes to business. »
True effectiveness is about managing and investing your energy, and that starts by paying close attention to your body. »
Information overload is stressful and exhausting: you need to learn how to use technology in a healthy, productive way. »
How to get more done with less effort, eliminate wasteful activities, and sell more to your best customers. »
Focus on the essential. Eliminate the unnecessary. »
How to create a simple, effective personal productivity system. »
Focus on your strengths, not on shoring up your weaknesses. »
Absorb the information you need from printed material in a quick, efficient way. »
You can create a profitable business all by yourself – without employees, loans, or venture capital funding. »