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50+ Quotes from The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim

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50+ Quotes from The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim

Early in 2019 I was really busy with work and my downtime involved visiting the local library. This book caught my eye and I had to pick it up. It took so long to get through because I would be mulling over a section of the book. I recommend it for anyone who also needs some time to slow down and reflect.

Each chapter focused on a specific topic:

  • Chapter 1: Rest

  • Chapter 2: Mindfulness

  • Chapter 3: Passion

  • Chapter 4: Relationships

  • Chapter 5: Love

  • Chapter 6: Life

  • Chapter 7: The Future

  • Chapter 8: Spirituality

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70+ Quotes from Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David Kelley

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70+ Quotes from Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David Kelley

When you hear the word “creativity,” what do you think of next?
If you are like many people, your mind immediately leaps to artistic endeavors like sculpture, drawing, music, or dance.

You may equate “creative” with “artistic”.
You may believe that architects and designers are paid to be creative thinkers, but CEOs, lawyers, and doctors are not.
Or you may feel that being creative is a fixed trait, like having brown eyes -either you’re born with creative genes, or you’re not.

We have come to see this set of misconceptions as “the creativity myth.” It is a myth that far too many people share. This book is about the opposite of that myth.

It is about what we call “creative confidence.”
And at its foundation is the belief that we are all creative.

The truth is, we all have far more creative potential waiting to be tapped.
- Tom Kelley & David Kelley, Creative Confidence, p. 1

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30+ Quotes from Cold Hard Truth: On Business, Money, & Life by Kevin O'Leary

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30+ Quotes from Cold Hard Truth: On Business, Money, & Life by Kevin O'Leary

When reading this book, I was re-affirmed that I like to shift between entrepreneur/freelancer and employee. I like the safety and comfort of working for a company, but I also like the freedom and flexibility of being an entrepreneur/freelancer. Everyone is able to learn a lesson from the book, regardless if they are an employer or employee.

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#GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso - Book Summary

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#GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso - Book Summary

Near the end of 2018, while working on a short project, I did something out of the ordinary.

I did something extremely far from what I was used to. It was worlds away from my comfort zone. My hands were sweaty, I stared at the computer screen where I prepared talking points, and I occasionally glanced out the window to a busy street out of nervousness. I tried not to stutter while we were talking about numbers.

So what did I do? What happened?