Book Reviews

The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter: A Detailed Book Review and Summary

We love to travel, but we also prioritize our health. One of my favorite health podcast hosts, Peter Attia, recommended The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter, a journalist and adventurer who contributes to Men’s Health magazine. I finally finished it, and it did not disappoint! Easter puts together personal stories and interviews with different individuals, highlighting how the comforts we’ve introduced into our lives paradoxically lead to physical and mental stagnation. The key takeaway? We should continually push ourselves outside our comfort zones over extended periods. This is something my wife and I embrace as we explore new countries and lead unconventional lives. Let’s dive deeper into this detailed book review and summary of The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter.

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Lessons from ‘Die with Zero’ By Bill Perkins – A Book Review and Summary

Die with Zero by Bill Perkins is one of the top few books that recently has had a profound effect on how we approach our lives (which we added to our life changing book recommendations). This book offers a different perspective on personal finance and life optimization that really made us rethink our retirement planning and approach to spending. In this book review, we will break down the key ideas of the book, provide some practical advice as well as share our personal takeaways.

Like many others in the financial independence community, we have been ingrained to save and invest as much as possible to maximize our return. From our cost to travel the world reports we are currently spending between $30,000 and $40,000 per year to support our nomadic lifestyle which is actually well below the return of our portoflio. The concepts introduced in this book has adjusted our mindset on how we make decisions to spend. Let’s get into the Die with Zero book review!

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The Wisdom of ‘Outlive’ by Peter Attia – A Book Review and Summary

Discover the groundbreaking insights of “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia. This book review dives into the concept of Medicine 3.0, exploring how it redefines our approach to health. With a focus on exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emotional well-being, Attia’s work guides us towards a more vibrant and fulfilling life. Learn about the Centenarian Decathlon, Nutrition 3.0, and other actionable strategies for extending your healthspan. If you’re interested in longevity and well-being, this review is a must-read.

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The Simple Path To Wealth, by JL Colins – A Book Review and Summary

In this blog post, I will be sharing my thoughts on the book “The Simple Path to Wealth” by JL Collins. If you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed with managing your personal finances, or find yourself unsure of the best way to invest your money, then this book is for you. It will help you to understand the simple and straightforward investment strategy for achieving financial independence through saving, investing, and living below one’s means. I will be discussing what the book is about, my main takeaways from it, and the specific action items I implemented in my personal finances after reading it.

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A Book Review of Limitless by Jim Kwik + My action plan to learn anything faster

Are you having trouble remembering people’s names or learning a new language? Or maybe you wish to be able to read faster to absorb much quicker any new content you consume? Do you think you aren’t capable of improving your learning abilities? Are you having difficulty preparing for an exam or an important meeting? Do you always have to read your notes when giving a presentation to a large audience? If you answer YES to any of these questions, check out the review of the latest book I just read: Limitless from Jim Kwik!

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My action plan to boost my longevity: Becoming Super Human, by Dave Asprey – A Book Review

In this blog post, I go over the book Super Human by Dave Asprey. I discuss what the book is about, what is my takeaway from it, and the specific action items I implemented after reading it. Do you ever feel busy but not productive? Are you interested in living a healthy and long life? Do your day-to-day activities greatly add or remove years in your life? Maybe you should then consider reading Super Human!

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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown – A Book Review

Do you ever feel busy but not productive? Do you easily say yes simply to please & without really thinking about it? Do you wonder: “Why did I sign up for this?”. Maybe you should then consider reading Essentialism!

In this article, I will be going over the book from Greg McKeown that I read in March 2020. I discuss what the book is about, what is my take away from it, and the specific action items I implemented in 2020 after reading it.

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