Intro

This section contains written notes of:

  • Books
  • Documentaries
  • Youtube non-fiction series
  • Articles

Time is one of our most valuable assets (being health, friends and money the other ones). However today, more than any previous time in human history, there is a lot of information to consume. And reading a book can take a while, even if we use techniques such as simultaneous reading and listening at 2x speaking speed. Many great non fiction books out there could be summarized in a few key bullet ideas. But whether we read or summarize, we may still not be sure what practical implications does that have, or where we should start implementing what we learned.

This is thinking behind these personal notes I took while reading books watching documentaries. But there’s plenty other options, many made by companies will full time “summarizers”. Here’s the answer I gave on Quora about the best book summaries websites and youtube channels. Below are my own, this guy from Portugal who does this for fun.

Summaries

How to Learn from Non-fiction Books

To read a book or not to read a book? How to quickly read something? These are questions I aim to answer in this post. Here are a few techniques [...]

The 3 Key Factors to Learn Anything

If there was a secret on how to learn anything faster and remember it this would it. Learning is affected by 3 key factors, without which it is impossible. Let’s go. [...]

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Brain Rules Summary

This book is a gem of good information. It’s a fascinating exploration of what science says about the most effective learning and memory techniques — shining light on the techniques [...]

How to Craft the Perfect Place to Learn

You came here to learn faster. Well, the place where you learn, the learning environment, believe it or not, plays a crucial role in your performance. In this case we [...]

The Key to Creativity

Learn the keys to creativity and why copying and building upon others works is more widespread than you think, from the arts to technology. [...]

The Art of Learning Summary

In the fields of learning and performance you need to push yourself relentlessly but not so much that you crack down. Just like muscles need to tear to grow, so [...]

The Millionaire Fastlane Summary

Normal is to slave at a job Monday through Friday, save 10%, and repeat for 40 years. Will you even live 40 years? Even if you live, are you supposed [...]

Zero to One

Why read this you want quick, actionable (which you can use to take action) guidance by a innovation-focused multi-billionaire on building a successful future-oriented business; you’re ready to question your [...]

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The Problem of Excess Genius

Why is that geniuses appear in clusters of time and space? [...]

The Talent Code

Deep practice and not talent is the main fuel of genius. Many apparently gifted people aren't that special. [...]

Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice

What are the real secrets of success in sports, and what lessons do they offer about life? Why doesn’t Tiger Woods “choke”? Why are the best figure skaters those that [...]

Never Eat Alone

This book essentially talks about the importance of networking not only for our professional but also personal life. Inside are some notes I took during its reading about what [...]

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