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The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingListen If You're A Student or Teacher | Daring Greatly by Brené Brown | Daily Book Quote | #95Discomfort is normal, yet we avoid it at all costs. In today’s episode, we discuss a quote from Daring Greatly by Brene Brown where she talks about normalizing discomfort. I expand on the ideas shared in her book on how the modern educational system is doing a poor job of inspiring innovation and instead breeding fear and shame. If you’re a student or teacher of any kind there ought to be something you can derive from this episode, so stay tuned. How do you perceive the education system to be? What flaws does it have? How can we e...2022-10-2803 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingAccept Mediocrity | The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson | Daily Book Quote | #94Should you aim to be mediocre? In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing a quote from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson where he argues for embracing mediocrity. I’ll look at how this ties in with ego, assuming your role in the large, interconnected universe, and much more. Suppose you're looking for lessons on ego. In that case, I draw some of today's episode from Ryan Holiday's international bestseller Ego is the Enemy and see how we can all be mediocre while still seeing the bigger picture. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews...2022-10-2804 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingNaval Ravikant on Compounding | The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson | Daily Book Quote | #93Naval Ravikant shares the same love that Warren Buffett has for the effects of compounding. In today’s episode, I’ll take you through a brief look at the wonderful magic of compounding, how it applies not only in regard to wealth but also to how one of the richest men alive would be virtually unknown had it not been for compounding. I mention teachings from The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and apply those not only to business and finance but to happiness, well-being, relationships, and life. If you're trying to learn what compounding is, how to comp...2022-10-2605 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingViktor Frankl and Marcus Aurelius on Being Present | Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl | Daily Book Quote | #92Why do goals matter? In today’s episode we’ll take a look at the extreme situations in which goals quite literally kept people alive and how it ties back to ancient Stoic philosophy; the art of staying present and discarding all retrospective thoughts. Let’s look at what Marcus Aurelius and Viktor E. Frankl have to say about non-present thinking. Stoicism and Logotherapy share similar viewpoints, so whether you're: trying to find meaning, learning about Stoicism, trying to find how to set goals, how to set effective goals, or how to be more present, this episode and the books...2022-10-2603 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingMalcolm Gladwell: Be A Big Fish in a Little Pond | David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell Chapter Summary | Chapter Chop | #91Sometimes by choosing prestige we are setting ourselves up to fail. Today we’ll be looking at and summarizing one of the chapters from David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell titled: Caroline Sacks. It’s a story that details the dangers of "The Big Pond" and draws on psychology to teach us valuable lessons in regard to choices in education and career. How, if undertaken incorrectly, these decisions can remove the spark that got us to them in the first place. Stick around if you want to learn all about the big-fish little pond effect, and examine what history and...2022-10-2407 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow You Can Truly Listen | How To Listen With Intention by Patrick King | Daily Book Quote | #90Listening is extremely difficult. When we converse with others, it's easy to get wrapped up in anything but what the other person is saying. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about one of the most important pillars of building incredible conversation based on the principles taught in How To Listen With Intention by Patrick King. This mostly unknown book is simple and direct and teaches everything relating to conversation. If you want to become a better listener through proven psychology and experience or want to see how books like How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale...2022-10-2103 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingMan's Search for Meaning on Facing Your Problems | Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl | Daily Book Quote | #89Problems are not easy to face, yet when we do face them they almost seem gone as quickly as they came to be. On today’s episode, I’ll be talking about Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, specifically how he compares life to visiting the dentist's office and how this ties into facing difficulties, avoidance of issues, and sacrificing long-term happiness for short-term denial. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful to...2022-10-2103 min

Para Servirle PREpisodio #121-T3 Wilson Santiago Burgos | Fundación Mochileando 100x35A un mes del paso del Huracán Fiona dialogamos con Wilson Santiago Burgos de Fundación Mochileando 100x35, organización que lleva todo este mes realizando misiones a zonas impactadas por el huracán. Wilson, quien es experto en viajes conocido en las redes como Mochileando, comenzó con la Fundación Mochileando luego del paso del Huracán María y desde entonces han entablado varios proyectos en Puerto Rico y en África. En la entrevista dialogamos sobre sus misiones, la importancia de viajar para sensibilizar el alma y proyectos futuros para la Fundación. En adicción aprovechamo...2022-10-1952 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingNaval Ravikant on Status Games | The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson | Daily Book Quote | #88What are zero-sum games, and, most importantly, how do they relate to status? In today's book quote episode, I'll be breaking down a quote from The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson and looking at how status ties into ego; offering an alternative proposed by Ryan Holiday in his bestselling book "Ego Is The Enemy". Perhaps instead of being the painting, you should seek to be the canvas. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three we...2022-10-1903 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingMediocrity Is Okay; Accept Life as Fleeting | Daily Book Quote | #87The Stoics were very fond of the idea of reminding themselves that life was short. They insisted that we continually meditate on that idea and come to terms with its albeit scary reality. Today's quote comes from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and I break it down using some concepts from "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson. Should we fight back against mediocrity? Are we all truly special? Let's attempt to use Stoic philosophy to answer this question. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free we...2022-10-1803 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy You're Wrong About Everything (And How To Embrace It) | The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson Chapter Summary | #86The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson is a #1 New York Times bestseller for a reason. He really does have a counterintuitive approach that highly neglects common "self helpy" advice. In today's episode, I'll be going through chapter 6 of the book: "You're Wrong About Everything", and breaking down its key points; condensing them into a bite-sized episode that you can digest in minutes! In this chapter, Manson talks about identity, how we're always wrong, why we should question ourselves, why we should always avoid certainty, and other topics we often avoid to feel better...2022-10-1707 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow Stoicism Approaches Difficult Change | Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | Daily Book Quote | #85Change is inevitable. In today's episode, we discuss just that as well as how the roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius dealt with it. Stoicism can teach us a lot about how universal problems remain unchanging and this is true here as too! Using the example of Netflix's founder Mark Randolph, Malcolm Gladwell's Hush Puppies example from "The Tipping Point" and the analogy of a rip current, I break down what Marcus Aurelius meant with this "Meditations" passage and how Stoicism calls us to embrace change, as going against it breaks the dichotomy of control. Free W...2022-10-1605 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingAtomic Mistakes That Compound | What The Dog Saw By Malcolm Gladwell | Daily Book Quote | #84Have you noticed those small things that get in your way daily? We all have those small bothers; those which we consider insignificant in retrospect but actively make us miserable the more we have to endure them. In this episode, I draw teachings from "The Almanack of Naval Ravinkant", by Eric Jorgenson, "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, and "What The Dog Saw" by Malcolm Gladwell to try to illustrate the dire importance of removing these small bites of misery and valuing the every-compounding effects that come after they're gone. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Bo...2022-10-1505 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingMarcus Aurelius on the Finitude of Life | Daily Book Quote | #83Throughout Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, a common thread can be followed; death. Death is a common theme throughout Meditations and throughout Stoicism as a philosophy. Why? Because Stoicism argues that nothing matters except the present moment; that we're too caught up in the past and future to truly live life and in doing so we avoid the most finite, spontaneously assigned resource of time. We often take life for granted, we don't think twice about how there was no guarantee that we'd wake up tomorrow. Through Meditations, this great roman emperor reminds himself that staying grounded is important, that t...2022-10-1205 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Importance of Feedback | Daily Book Quote | #82In Daring Greatly, Brene Brown shares her research-backed theories and approaches to vulnerability; showing it in a new, less judgmental light. In this book she also talks about feedback, and how many avoid it because of shame. After all, how can you feel bad about yourself if no one else looks at what you have made? I argue that feedback is found everywhere. To avoid feedback is to avoid good work. If you run a creative business, a podcast, a YouTube channel, or are looking for a way to improve, the only clear answer is feedback. Writers get numerous...2022-10-1105 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Worst Book I've Ever Read | The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz | Book Review | #81There's not much to say about The Four Agreements other than that it's really, really bad. Don't waste your time with this. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a five times weekly podcast that discusses an...2022-10-1014 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingDistractions are Distracting, You Need Bliss | Daily Book Quote | #80It is not often that creative writers such as Austin Kleon can have teachings tied to the works of more academic writers such as Cal Newport. In this episode, however, I talk about a Cal Newport quote where he's criticizing the constant distractions that we receive as a consequence of our never-ending stream of attention-grabbing stimuli. I tie in this quote to a chapter from Keep Going by Austin Kleon where he talks about having a time and space of bliss, where nothing can reach you, and it is only you with yourself, and your thoughts (a scary though...2022-10-0705 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingBathing In Beauty to Allow for Stillness | Daily Book Quote | #79Ryan Holiday is fantastic at condensing large and seemingly surface-level ideas such as "Seek Relationships" or "Control Your Anger" and expanding upon them in a way that truly makes you want to change those undesirable ways. In today's daily book quote episode, I break down an excerpt from Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday where he mentions bathing in beauty, looking at the world through the eyes of a poet, and letting earth's overwhelming presence nurture and replenish you. Stillness is the Key is a book highly inspired by Stoic philosophy so if you're looking for a way...2022-10-0604 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Late Bloomer Problem | Daily Book Quote | #78Today's book quote episode is an excerpt from What The Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell. I talk about late bloomers and mention an example of a painter, which is derived from one of the examples in the book. Join me and learn all about the fallacy of late bloomers and how we can encourage these people to collect the fruit of their efforts, no matter how old or young the tree is. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as we...2022-10-0506 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingCreativity Is Collectively Inspired | Daily Book Quote | #77In today's daily book quote episode of the podcast, I share a quote from Austin Kleon's best-selling book featured in the New York Times, Steal Like an Artist. In this quote, he mentions how creativity is a collective effort and I expand upon it, recalling how it's fascinating just how much we are inspired by people we don't even know of. If you're a creative, an artist, or an entrepreneur, then Austin Kleon's work will encourage you to keep going and seek unoriginal originality. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a fre...2022-10-0404 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and Writing10 Books You Should or Shouldn't Read | Reading Recap | #76 In today's episode, I go over 10 of the books I read this year and if you should or shouldn't buy and read them! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a five times weekly podcast that di...2022-10-0317 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingYou Never Step Into The Same River Twice | Daily Book Quote | #75Has someone ever mentioned an old attribute of yours that is no longer prominent, or, has been more general and said something along the lines of "you've changed"? If so, you're not the first to experience this illogical argument. Accompanying a quote from the Five-Bullet-Friday email newsletter, I talk about how we build are judgments around people; how we expect them to stay stagnant when in reality it is the complete opposite. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as we...2022-09-3003 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWork Is Actually Helpful | A Time Management Strategy | Daily Book Quote | #74We often look at work as a daunting, horrible, miserable, no good, very bad task that we just need to push through. In some circumstances, that may really be the case. Being overworked is becoming increasingly common among students and entry-level jobs. However, the field of work isn't just darkness and sadness, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. In today's book quote episode, I talk about the concept of "Sunday Neurosis" and how for many of us, work is the thing that keeps us motivated, since it inherently has goals built into it. Consider this...2022-09-2905 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Need For Personal Honesty | Daily Book Quote | #73If you've ever tried to journal or do any other self-reflective activity, it's not uncommon to find yourself letting some details slide or trying to cover up others. In today's daily book quote, I share an excerpt from Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday. The quote is something that Stoic philosopher Seneca said about writing down how your day went at the end of it. I think we could all benefit from a little self-honesty and this is all within our control. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free we...2022-09-2805 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHedonic Adaptation Within The Dichotomy of Control | Daily Book Quote | #72In today's Daily Book Quote I'll explain a quote from The Stranger by Albert Camus where he talks about something his mother always said; how humans constantly adapt to their situations. I tie this idea to Stoicism, how Marcus Aurelius has a passage that reflects this same thought process, only his is illustrated through a metaphor. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the we...2022-09-2706 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and Writing13 Books I've Read This Year and What I Think About Them | Reading Recap | #71In today's episode I share the first 13 books that I read this year which cover a wide variety of topics like fiction, non-fiction, psychology, etc. In this episode, you'll see what the best psychology books are, what makes a good book as well as 13 different book and reading recommendations to add to your repertoire or TBR. The books in this episode include: What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver, Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham, Dear Martin by Nic Stone, The Tipping Point...2022-09-2626 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingBONUS: Will You Be a Boxer or a Gladiator? | How History Repeats Itself | Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | Books 11 & 12 |This is the final episode in the series where we read a quote from every book of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. In today's episode, the boxer, and gladiator analogy is mentioned and talked about, which mentions how you should approach your personal life philosophy. This boxer and gladiator mentality applies to: how you approach life, how you tackle tough situations, how you deal with fried, how to apply philosophy to your life, and more. We also talk about how history repeats itself, and how nothing we see today is new, rather a different appearance to something that has already...2022-09-2405 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingStoicism's Perspective of Rest | The Aim of Action or Inaction | Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | Books 9 & 10 | #70In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. If you've every wondered what Stoicism says about resting, taking a break, and replacing when all else is failing then you'll definitely find this episode helpful in one of the quotes, Marcus Aurelius talks about leisure and taking time off. In the second quote, we talk about how doing anything requires the single goal of action or inaction. Free Weekly Ne...2022-09-2403 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy Are We Ashamed of Help? | Learning to Ask Important Questions | Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | Books 7 & 8 | #69In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. In today's episode, I'll read a quote about not being ashamed to ask for help and asking yourself a couple of essential questions before every action. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of me...2022-09-2303 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingRemembering The Good People | The Madness of Believing in Human Good | Meditations By Marcus Aurelius | Books 5 & 6 | #68In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. In this episode specifically, we talk about the way Stoicism approaches caring about what other's think and how you can cheer yourself up on a gloomy day. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of...2022-09-2203 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingMarcus Aurelius on the Essential and Caring About What Other's Think | Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | Books 3 & 4 | #67In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. He also talks about what's necessary and what isn't as well as the thoughts of others and how stoicism can help us deal with both of those. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of...2022-09-2205 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Story of Marcus Aurelius and His Stoic Teachings | Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Series | Book 2 | #66In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be af...2022-09-1909 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow To Get Things Done Quicker | Daily Book Quote | #65Want to learn more about how you can speed through the assignments, work calls, and emails you have to do? In this episode, I explain Roosevelt's Law which will help you do just that! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) ...2022-09-1603 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhat Questions Are You Asking Yourself? | Daily Book Quote | #64In today's episode, I share a quote from Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday where he talks about building wisdom! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a five times weekly podcast that discusses and b...2022-09-1506 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Single Key To Conversation | Daily Book Quote | #63Today's quote comes from the book How To Listen With Intention by Patrick King. It mentions curiosity which may or may not be the key to productive conversation. 2022-09-1403 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Normality of Vulnerability | Daily Book Quote | #62In today's episode, I share a quote from Daring Greatly by Brene Brown where she talks about normalizing certain emotions. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a five times weekly podcast that discusses and breaks d...2022-09-1404 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingAll The Reading Advice You Need; How To Build a Strong Reading Habit | Book Advice | #61In today's episode, I compiled all the reading and book advice that I've absorbed throughout the time I've been on the internet and through books. This is the only podcast episode you need to listen to if you're looking to build a consistent, yielding reading habit that will change your life! You'll be able to read more, read faster, retain more information, and reach all your reading goals. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly us...2022-09-1214 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhat To Do If You Want to Work Better | Daily Book Quote | #60Yet another quote from Cal Newport's Deep Work where he gives some incredible advice as to why enforcing what he calls a "shut-down habit" is so important in work and academic life. I break down this quote as well as share how I interpreted it. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here...2022-09-0904 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingChange What You Pay Attention To | Daily Book Quote | #59Have you ever had a perspective shift so big it caused you to love a naturally unlovable thing or activity? If not then you might find this episode useful where I break down a quote from Cal Newport's Deep Work. In a part of this amazing book on time-management and procrastination, Newport mentions the importance of how shifting your attention can drastically improve your approach to work, specifically, Deep Work. In practical terms, paying attention to deep work allows you to thrive and prosper in your work, school and academic life. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) ...2022-09-0805 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingAre You A Conversational Narcissist? | Daily Book Quote | #58In today's episode I share a quote from Patrick King's book How To Listen With Intention. Specifically, a part in the book where he mentions removing your own entitled, egotistical opinions from a conversation and instead listening to your speaker intently for the mere sake of listening. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Cl...2022-09-0705 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Dangers Of Positive Thinking | Daily Book Quote | #57On today's quote episode I share an excerpt from Albert Camu's The Stranger, where he talks about how suffering doesn't disappear overnight. I tied it to the teachings of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson and gave some of my personal opinions on the matter! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Bo...2022-09-0605 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and Writing4 Books I Read In August, and How They Will Change Your Life | Monthly Round Up | #56On todays episode I share the four books I read this month which include “Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams, “Stillness is the Key” by Ryan Holiday, “Deep Work” by Cal Newport and “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links...2022-09-0516 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy We're All Lucky | Daily Book Quote | #55In this episode, I share a quote from the riveting book The Stranger by Albert Camus. It is a wonderful story that has many interesting quotes and depictions, one of which is the one that will be talked about in today's quote episode. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (so...2022-09-0204 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Time Management Approach to Essentialism | Daily Book Quote | #54Greg McKweon, author of Essentialism shares valuable insight into how to manage your priorities and how to deem what is truly essential in your life! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a five times weekly po...2022-09-0104 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow Betting Against Normality Is Favorable | Daily Book Quote | #53What The Dog Saw is a collection of articles from Malcolm Gladwell during his time at the New Yorker. This article shares the story of Nassim Taleb, one I think we can all derive valuable lessons from. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be af...2022-08-3103 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhat Stoicism Says About Procrastination | Daily Book Quote | #52In today's episode, I share the weekly reflection from the Daily Stoic Journal which talks about procrastination, what it is, and how it should be handled according to the Stoics. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is...2022-08-3103 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and Writing"A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" by Holly Jackson Review and Criticism | Book Review Mondays | #51Buy A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Here (Click) The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it. But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the murder, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn't so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final year project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far...2022-08-2913 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow To Leave The "Smartness" Self-Destructive Pattern | Daily Book Quote | #50In today's 50th (wow!) episode of The Book Basement podcast, I talk about the book Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, especially, its approach to the "smart" identity and how it can be detrimental to learning and leaving your comfort zone. Buy Mindset Here Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here...2022-08-2604 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingMalcolm Gladwell On Copying From Other Writers | Daily Book Quote | #49In today's episode of the podcast, I talk about author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell's view on plagiarism, writing with inspiration, and copying from other writers. Buy What The Dog Saw Here Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The...2022-08-2505 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingJust Start Doing What You Want To Do | Daily Book Quote | #48In this episode of The Book Basement I share a quote from the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki where he talks about the best way to learn; by actually doing the thing. Buy Rich Dad Poor Dad Here Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (so...2022-08-2403 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingPsychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl on Changing Yourself | Daily Book Quote | #47In today's episode of the podcast, I break down a quote from Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning (Click To Purchase), where he mentions changing yourself rather than the situation. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Ba...2022-08-2304 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and Writing5 Books Everyone Should Read (Nonfiction) | Book Bundle | #46In today's episode of the podcast, I share the five nonfiction books that I would recommend everyone read. These books would make great gifts or just amazing additions to your TBR. Buy Stillness is the Key Here (Click) Buy Ikigai Here (Click) Buy Steal Like an Artist Here (Click) Buy The Psychology of Money Here (Click) Buy Atomic Habits Here Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as th...2022-08-2219 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Reason We All Quit So Early According to James Clear | Daily Book Quote | #45The plateau of latent potential explains why we all quit so early (projects, adventures, etc.) before we start seeing results. In today's episode, we talk about habits, and how to build them as well as a comprehensive look into one of James Clear's theories on success and time. Buy Atomic Habits Here (Click) Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week....2022-08-1904 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy Children Think They're Failures According to Psychology | Daily Book Quote | #44In today's episode, I share an excerpt from Mindset, The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck. I discuss the idea of kids staying in the so-called "you're smart" fixed feedback loop which is extremely damaging and the reason many children do their best to stay inside their comfort zones. Buy Mindset Here (Click) Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the we...2022-08-1803 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Vulnerable Approach to Empathy | Daily Book Quote | #43Brene Brown's book (try saying that five times fast) Daring Greatly dispels many of the common myths and beliefs around vulnerability. In today's episode, we talk about the misinterpretation that many of us have regarding empathy. This teaching from Daring Greatly also ties in with this week's Monday episode on How to Listen with Intention by Patrick King. Buy Daring Greatly Here (Click) Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pi...2022-08-1704 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingMorgan Housel's Take On Rationality | Daily Book Quote | #42Have you ever wanted to do something that was not rational in the slightest but seemed reasonable enough to you? If so have then Morgan Housel, author of the best-selling book The Psychology of Money claims that by default, an outcome or desired action being reasonable is enough of an excuse to do it. If you want this idea further expanded then check out The Psychology Of Money with the link below. Buy The Psychology of Money Here (Click) Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in...2022-08-1604 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow You Can Listen With Intention | "How To Listen With Intention" by Patrick King Summary | Reading Recap | #41In today's Monday episode of the podcast, I give three main takeaways from the book How To Listen With Intention by Patrick King. If you want to improve your listening skills, become a better conversation keeper, or appear more charismatic or interesting, this book is for you. Conversational frames, validation, and levels of listening are the topics discussed in today's episode. Still, you can check out the rest of the intriguing points and advice that King gives by purchasing the book. Buy How To Listen With Intention Here (Click) Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) ...2022-08-1509 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Quarterback Problem from Malcolm Gladwell's Book "What The Dog Saw" | Daily Book Quote | #40In today's Daily Book Quote episode I talk about Malcolm Gladwell's book What The Dog Saw and Other Adventures. Specifically, I try my best to explain the quarterback problem detailed in one of Gladwell's articles found in the book. Buy What the Dog Saw Here Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Cl...2022-08-1205 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy Life Isn't A Battle Best Fought Alone | Daily Book Quote | #39In today's Daily Book Quote episode of the podcast, I share yet another quote from the book Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. This excerpt talks about having people in your life to carry you through tough times. This advice is exciting since it's common to see inspirational social media accounts share the idea that we need to go through life alone; as a lone wolf. Which side do you agree with? Buy Make Your Bed Here (CLICK) Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly n...2022-08-1104 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Reality of Winners and Losers | Daily Book Quote | #38Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki is perhaps the single most popular personal finance book to ever be printed. With it's theories on finance, assets, and working for yourself the book talks about everything and anything that you may need to know about money. In this DBQ episode, I share a lesson in the book about losers and winners. Buy Rich Dad Poor Dad Here Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three we...2022-08-1003 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Opportunity of Today, Living in the Present | Daily Book Quote | #37In today's Daily Book Quote episode I share a quote from Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday. This is a quote that I shared on my weekly newsletter last week, so feel free to subscribe if you liked it! This quote is about being present, about being here. Buy Stillness Is The Key (Click Here) Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found th...2022-08-0904 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Most Helpful Psychology Books I've Read | Book Bundle | #36In this episode of the podcast, I break down and talk about the three most influential psychology books that I've read. One will help you build good, long-lasting habits, the other will teach you about epidemics, and lastly, the final one is about finding meaning in your life. Buy The Tipping Point Here (Click) Buy The Power of Habit Here (Click) Buy Man's Search for Meaning Here (Click) Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book re...2022-08-0815 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Scientific Secret to Changing Your Habits | Daily Book Quote | #35The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg has been revolutionary to my life In the sense that it gave me a much-needed perspective on habits and their psychology. By listening to this episode, you'll learn the key to changing your habits. As Duhigg likes to call it "The Golden Rule" for habit change is much more simple than you might expect. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I...2022-08-0504 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Most Essential Piece of Advice for Time Management and Decluttering Your Life | Daily Book Quote | #34Managing our most finite detail; time is extremely hard. However, there are moments when we bite off more than we can chew and then wonder why our life is so full of stress and pressure. In this episode, I read one of the thoughts written in James Clear's newsletter, 3-2-1 Thursdays, where he shares what I believe to be the most essential piece of advice for managing your time. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as th...2022-08-0405 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThis Navy SEAL Thinks You SHOULDN'T Play Life Safely, Here's Why | Daily Book Quote | #33Admiral William H. McRaven is the author of the amazing book Make Your Bed. In this quote, he talks about our fear of failure--our desire to always play life safely. In this episode, I'll read the quote and explain its meaning, aka, why life is a game best played with risk. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Bo...2022-08-0303 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy We All Need A Little Chaos in Our Peaceful Existence | Daily Book Quote | #32In today's DBQ episode, we look at an excerpt from the book Ikigai which is a guide to a good, long life. This quote talks about the good stress in our life that drives us forward. We need positive stress or eustress. Our life shouldn't be perfectly peaceful, a life without challenge is a boring life. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the we...2022-08-0204 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and Writing5 Books I Read This Month, What You Should Read / Monthly Book Recommendations | Monthly Roundup | #31In today's episode, I give you loads of books and other material that I've read and enjoyed this month. It's been an amazing month for reading, I hope that you enjoy some of these recommendations, here are the links to purchase them! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here Make Y...2022-08-0128 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow To Stop Absorbing The News "Noise" | Daily Book Quote | #30In today's episode, I read the weekly page of The Daily Stoic Journal, 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. This weekly excerpt talks about being distracted by the news, the 24/7 noise machine that has captured most of us in its claws. Listed on the page are ways that Stoic philosophers dealt with noise, and you'll learn how to block out all of it. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations a...2022-07-2904 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingA Navy SEAL's Perspective On Failure | Daily Book Quote | #29In this quote episode of The Book Basement, I read from Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. His book talks about the ten lessons he learned while training to become a SEAL. The lesson I talked about in this episode is failure. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three useful weekly tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here 2022-07-2804 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingFace Your Hell | Daily Book Quote | #28In this episode, I share an excerpt from Jordan Peterson's Monday's of Meaning newsletter, one that will make you think about confronting your hell, a thought experiment that I recommend we all try. Subscribe to Jordan Peterson's newsletter here Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here 2022-07-2704 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingIdeas Are Worthless Without Execution | Daily Book Quote | #27Today's DBQ talk's about the concept of ideas only being multipliers of execution. Most importantly, that a good idea is only as good as its execution. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here Buy Anything You Want by Derek Silvers Here 2022-07-2603 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Power Of Making Your Bed (Make Your Bed by General William H. Mcraven Summary) | Reading Recap | #26In this Reading Recap episode, I summarize five of the chapters inside the book "Make Your Bed, Little things that can change your life… and maybe the world, by General William H. McRaven. In this podcast episode, you'll learn about the harsh training conditions that Navy SEALs have to put up with, how making your bed can impact your life for good, and the only size that really matters. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three wee...2022-07-2507 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingUnderstanding How To Interpret Suffering and Hardship | Daily Book Quote | #25In this episode, Santi talks about how we should interpret boring, hard, and tough moments through a new, more positive lens. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here Buy Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Here 2022-07-2202 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy Introspection is Necessary | Daily Book Quote | #24Santi talks about the importance of self-reflection and elaborates on a quote by Robert Kiyosaki in his book Rich Dad Poor Dad Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here Buy Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Here 2022-07-2103 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe "Hell Yes or No" Rule and How It Will Change Your Time Management | Daily Quote | #23We run on others' schedules, make plans according to what others want, and find ourselves unable to do what we want because of previously scheduled events. Derek Silvers proposes a simple rule that allows you to vastly cut down your to-do list and the things that you choose to involve yourself in. In this Daily Quote episode, I talk about his "Hell Yes or No" rule, what it means, and how we can apply it to our day-to-day life and clear up our schedules to be able to do what we want. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me)2022-07-2002 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThis Is What Happens to Your Suppressed Emotions According to Sigmund Freud | Daily Book Quote | #22In today's Daily Book Quote I share a passage from The Silent Patient a thriller book about a murderer who doesn't speak after she assassinated her very own husband. Today's quote comes from Sigmund Freud, he expresses his opinion on suppressed emotions; those which we don't share or express. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content a...2022-07-1903 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingStealing to Create ("Steal Like an Artist" by Austin Kleon Book Summary) | Reading Recap | #21On today's Monday episode of Reading Recap, I summarize the contents of Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. This is a book meant for people looking to pursue a creative career and Kleon does an amazing job at providing high-quality advice in a nice and short format. If you're looking to find out how to get inspiration for your podcast, YouTube channel, blog, or newsletter then look no further as the book in this episode discusses just that! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which e...2022-07-1807 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingIf You Want to Start a Creative Project, Just Do It (Here's Why) | Daily Book Quote | #20Just start. Whatever you're trying to do. If you want to start a YouTube channel? Do it! Newsletter? Do it too! Podcast? You get it by now. We overcomplicate making things. We look at our work as a means for others to criticize it, rather than just making what we love. So please, if you want to start something, as Austin Kleon said, it's as easy as making what you love, and the people who love it as well will come to you. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free w...2022-07-1502 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingPerfectionism Isn't a Badge of Honor | Daily Book Quote | #19Perfectionism is commonly seen as just a "quirky characteristic" that some just inherently have. In her book Daring Greatly, Brene Brown refers to perfectionism as a coping mechanism to avoid shame and judgment. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Buy Daring Greatly by Brene Brown 2022-07-1402 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Comfort Zone Phenomenon (Leaving Your Comfort Zone and Why It's Helpful) | Daily Book Quote | #18Ikigai is a book all about finding happiness through work, and deriving meaning from an activity. In the book, the authors talk about freeing yourself from your comfort zone (i.e, leaving it). The authors mention how it's essential for you to leave your comfort zone, as it allows for new neural connections and the revitalization of the brain. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have f...2022-07-1302 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingUnderstanding The Fun Factor and Its Effect on Us | Daily Book Quote | #17 In this Daily Book Quote episode, I talk about doing only what you love, not what other people expect of you. Living on other people's terms leads to a generally unhappy and unsatisfied feeling. We'll feel like we never truly accomplished what we wanted and we'll regret having to live by others' standards. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Bu...2022-07-1202 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Woman Of Secrets (Little Fires Everywhere Review) | Book Review Mondays | #16On this episode of Book Review Monday I talk about Celeste Ng's book Little Fires Everywhere, a dramatic, and mysterious novel that uncovers the mysterious life of one Mia Warren. Throughout the episode I share what I liked about this novel, discuss its plot points and structure, as well as analyze what makes it a 5/5 book. I absolutely loved this book and I hope that through this review you'll be encouraged to read it as well and experience the amazing intrigue that I did whilst flipping through its pages. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The B...2022-07-1116 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingKnowing How To Understand Our Thoughts; Acknowledging Our Distractions | Daily Book Quote | #15What we think is scary. The future, past, and present have ways to creep up on us and make us want to clear our minds completely. This results in distractions. Distractions that give us something to do, something to stimulate our senses other than opening the door to our minds and checking what's inside. Jean finds herself in this situation, and this quote is one I believe many of us will be able to relate to. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers...2022-07-0804 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingUnderstanding Our Failures, Risks, and Luck | Daily Book Quote | #14Failure is a part of all of our lives. We all take a shameful approach to understanding our own failures, blaming ourselves and not the actions we committed that got us there. Morgan Housel; author of The Psychology Of Money, writes about how we should understand the percentage of luck that goes into any given endeavor. Once we know this, our self-judgment will decrease, giving us more clarity as to if our failure was tied to actions, or a result of factors we cannot control. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a...2022-07-0703 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingListening and Learning from Everyone Teaches you Everything | Daily Book Quote | #13Sam Walton ran a business that turned into something no one could have predicted. The rise of Walmart came with many struggles and in today's Daily Quote how Sam Walton, its founder, learned everything he knows today. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Buy Made In America 2022-07-0603 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingAppreciate the People in Your Life, Even Their Dull Prospects | Daily Book Quote | #12On today's Daily Book Quote I share a passage from Small Pleasures, a book about normal, day-to-day life, and it's at times mundane yet interesting occurrences. Only noticing and telling others how happy they make you once they're gone is a horrible, yet common mistake. Appreciate the people in your life, tell them you appreciate them, and do so in a genuine manner. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of me...2022-07-0502 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow To Live A Long, Fulfilling Life (Ikigai: The Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Summary) | Reading Recap | #11On this Monday episode of The Book Basement podcast, I summarize the contents of a book I've mentioned multiple times before. That Book Would be Ikigai: The Secret to a Long and Happy Life. Throughout the episode, I go over its key details. The book talks about finding happiness, meaning in life, how to live a long life, and other, general life advice and self-help tips that the residents of the town of Ogimi on the island of Okinawa, Japan use to live long lives. As well as detailing their diets, the book goes over what Okinawans eat, what...2022-07-0409 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy Your Smile is Worth $25,000 | Daily Book Quote | #10Buy The Tipping Point Here (Click) Happiness is contagious. On today's daily book quote, I read an excerpt from Malcolm Gladwell's book The Tipping Point, a book all about the spread of epidemics and the factors that attribute to their spread. Join me and learn that smiling has a bigger impact on people than we think. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found t...2022-07-0103 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingThe Importance of Finding a "Why" In Your Life | Daily Book Quote | #9Buy Man's Search for Meaning Here (Click) Nietzsche is a French philosopher who many look up to, even today, in a world completely different to that in which he lived. Victor E. Frankl is also a known figure. He's a doctor and author known for his philosophical books about finding meaning in life and his branch of psychology known as logotherapy. Join me as we explore one of Nietzsche's most renowned quotes and try to pick it apart. Free Weekly Newsletter: thebookbasement.substack.com The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter i...2022-06-3002 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingNobody is Crazy; How Personal Experience Influences our Perception | Daily Book Quote | #8Personal experience is something few of us take into consideration when evaluating the decisions (whether right or wrong) of individuals other than ourselves. Morgan Housel, author of the book The Psychology of Money, mentions how our experience with money (this can apply to any other situation) makes up such a small, insignificant proportion of how money actually works, but makes up around 80% of how we think money works. Free Weekly Newsletter: thebookbasement.substack.com The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three w...2022-06-2903 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow Identity is the Key to Good, Healthy Habits | Daily Book Quote | #7On this episode, I once again share a quote from Atomic Habits. This time, rather than talking about systems or small, incremental changes, I talk about the idea that identity is the way forward. Many of us strive to have our future goal or habit change how we are as a person; our identity. Clear proposes a different idea, that it should be our identity that changes first, then our habits will follow. Free Weekly Newsletter: thebookbasement.substack.com The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book r...2022-06-2804 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and Writing5 Creators Who Will Inspire You To Read More | Miscellaneous Monday | The Book Basement #6In today's Monday episode, I detail 5 online creators who've helped and inspired me to keep reading. The people in this video include Ryan Holiday, Austin Kleon, Jack Edwards, Ali Abdaal, Alex and The Books, and Bill Gates. All these amazing people have content that will propel you forward, many in ways other than reading. If you're looking for external inputs to make you love reading and give you intriguing and unique book recommendations, then you'll love the creators in this episode. We often need the motivation to read, and the material produced by these people will surely provide just that...2022-06-2709 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWhy Listening is So Important | Daily Book Quote | #5On today's Daily Book Quote, we read a quote from popular author and artist Austin Kleon. Albeit rough and bleak, the reality is that we are often consumed by our self-absorbed nature and refuse to listen to what other people have to say. In this direct and straightforward quote, Kleon dispels that and tells you what you should instead do. Free Weekly Newsletter: thebookbasement.substack.com The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the w...2022-06-2405 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingGoals Don't Lead to Positive Results | Daily Book Quote | #4On today's episode, I talk about why goals aren't a good way to achieve the results you want. In Atomic Habits, James Clear has an emphasis on instead focusing on systems, and I explain exactly what that means, and how it applies to different situations. Free Weekly Newsletter: thebookbasement.substack.com The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Books and External Links Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3FMsfeW 2022-06-2304 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow Small, Incremental Changes Can Change Your Reading Life | Daily Book Quote | #3On today's Daily Book Quote, I share a passage from the best-selling book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. He communicates the importance of small, incremental changes and how they can apply to reading, exercise, journaling and life in general. If you're trying to build positive change in your life, apply this quote to it. Free Weekly Newsletter: thebookbasement.substack.com The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Books and External Links Atomic Habits...2022-06-2204 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingHow Japanese Centenarians Found Happiness During Their Long Lives | Daily Book Quote | #2Buy Ikigai Here (Click) Today's episode focuses on Japanese residents of the Okinawa island. Okinawa is known to be the home of many Japanese “centenarians” (people over 100 years of age). The authors of today's book, "Ikigai" went to the island in order to find out what their secret was to live a long, healthy, happy life. The quote in this episode is simple yet effective, showing that the route to happiness isn't the one we think it is. Free Weekly Newsletter: thebookbasement.substack.com The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in wh...2022-06-2104 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingBuilding a Consistent Reading Habit With Proven, and Tested Methods | Miscellaneous Monday | The Book Basement #1Buy Atomic Habits Here (Click) Buy The Power of Habit Here (Click) In this episode of The Book Basement, I talk about how I managed to build a consistent reading habit that has allowed me to read about a book a week, slowly building towards the goal of 50 books by the end of the year. I discuss methods and proven ways to fuel and empower you to read as many books as you want. The methods explored in this episode all come from books that use scientific studies to prove their points, such as “The Po...2022-06-2011 min

The Book Basement | Reading Recommendations, Book Quotes and WritingWelcome To The Book Basement | Podcast TrailerWelcome to the book basement, a podcast where I, Santi, an avid reader talk about books five times a week! On Mondays, you can expect a longer episode of me reviewing a recent read, interviewing a reader or author, or other, miscellaneous book related content. If you love books like me or are trying to build a solid reading habit, perhaps you'd want to stick around. I hope you enjoy the show, and if you do, leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! 2022-05-2200 min

La Historia en RutaLa Historia en Ruta. Camino de Santiago. Burgos,La Historia en Ruta. Camino de Santiago. Burgos, Castrojeriz, Frómista y Carrión de los CondesPasamos por Burgos para presentar nuestros respetos al Cid, que está enterrado en la catedral.Y en Castrojeriz nos enteramos de qué va eso del Fuego de San Antón y qué tiene que ver con el cornezuelo del centeno, con el LSD, con la dieta de pan de trigo y con la orden hospitalaria de San Antón. Todo eso…En Frómista nos hacemos un selfie ante la casi milenaria Iglesia de San Martín de Tours, que tiene fama de ser la o...2019-06-1505 min