Mastering Dopamine, Habits, and Wisdom in 2023: Unraveling Books, Podcasts, Tools, and Quotes for a Balanced Life!
#21 Zhong Hong's Weekly Newsletter - 31 December 2023
Hey friends,
Here is the weekly dose of the newsletter, a list of what I’m pondering, reading, and exploring. Feel free to forward this along to friends or share it.
📚 Book I am reading…
I'm currently reading Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence 📚. As you can see from the book name, it's a meticulously researched psychology and self-help masterpiece 🧠💪, guiding us to strike the perfect balance between pleasure and pain in this era of indulgence.
🎧 Podcast I am listening to…
Currently tuned in to Master These Habits So You DON'T WASTE Another Year Of Your Life AWAY! | James Clear & Lewis Howes 🎥. Here are my key takeaways:
James Clear and Lewis Howes advocate for the importance of reframing the stories of our lives in a more empowering way to feel more fulfilled and joyous! 🌟 They emphasize the journey of improving by 1% each day, focusing on the trajectory, not just the position.
James Clear delves into the challenge of delayed gratification and shares insights on cultivating habits to overcome it. 🚀
His suggestion: Choose collaboration with buddies or those who have the same goal over competition for more rewarding outcomes! 🤝
James Clear breaks down habit formation, considering factors like habit type, environment, and personal differences. Start small, scale down if needed, and be patient—it's all about progress! 🌱
And remember, even on the toughest days, think about the habits you want to establish and how to conquer them. 💪
🛠 Tool I am experimenting…
Unriddle AI is an incredible tool, seamlessly unravelling the essence from hundreds of document pages 🧠📄. Its prowess lies in extracting valuable insights and core values from diverse documents and research papers. 🚀🔍
📄 Twitter post I am reading…
The book aficionado, Ryan Holiday, has delved into the pages of over 3,000+ books! 📚✨ Here are the 38 reading rules that he follows, a treasure trove of wisdom for fellow avid readers like you and me.
📌 Quote I am pondering…
My favourite quote for you to finish 2023 strong!
“We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched.
Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives...not looking for flaws, but for potential.” ― Ellen Goodman
And, as always, please give me feedback. You can give me feedback by leaving a comment below or sending an email to me. Which point above is your favorite? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Please let me know, I’d be happy to receive from you all!
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Wish you have a superb week ahead. And Happy New Year!✨
Much love to you and yours,
Zhong Hong