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25 Feb 2025

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An Engineer’s Reasons for the Existence of a Grand Designer

A recent post summarized Mo Gawdat’s 2017 book, Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy. Gawdat shares six "grand illusions," seven "blind spots", and five “ultimate truths” in his very thought-provoking book on happiness. The final chapter of the book is titled “Who Made Who?” and is an engineer’s reasons for the existence of a grand designer. I found this section didn’t fit particularly well with the rest of the book, but his argument was persuasive enough to share with the Personal Kaizen community and explore separately. The Problem Statement Trying to tackle the existence of God as the…

13 Feb 2025

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Howard Marks’ Uncommon Sense For The Thoughtful Investor

I recently watched a video listing top books for financial success. I had read many of the books, and shared thoughts on some of them before, but had never read the Howard Marks book, The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor. Marks co-founded Oaktree Capital Management in 1995 and remains Chairman of the Board. The California firm currently has $205 Billion in assets under management and Marks is a self-made billionaire. The forward by Warren Buffet states, “This is that rarity, a useful book.” I tend to agree! Below I share my notes from the book and…

13 Jan 2025

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Don’t Overthink It: Just Go Down The Chute

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! We hope you enjoy this quote from Tina Fey, the renowned actress, writer, and comedian. Don't overthink, just take the leap! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the 10 Rules of Life we have developed to provide guidance on…

30 Dec 2024

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Elevate Your Life With Goal Setting

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Have you ever wondered what the secret to a compelling future is? According to renowned author, speaker, and coach Tony Robbins, the answer lies in effective goal setting. As we wrap up 2024, there's no better time to reflect on your accomplishments and set your sights on the exciting possibilities of the New Year. Now is the perfect moment to start writing down your goals and taking the first step towards a brighter future! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous…

16 Dec 2024

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Strive to Become Better

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week we're excited to share a quote from lyricist and novelist, Paulo Coelho. You may have heard of him or even read his international best-selling book, The Alchemist! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the 10 Rules of…

12 Dec 2024

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How to Have Dramatically Better Conversations

We recently came across a popular new TED Talk by Charles Duhigg titled, The science behind dramatically better conversations. Duhigg’s lesson about the three types of conversations, and knowing which one you are in, has been useful to me in my personal relationships. Read our summary, watch his talk, and become a supercommunicator! Charles Duhigg’s TED Talk Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter and bestselling author. We’ve reviewed some of Duhigg’s books previously, including The Power of Habit and Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive. I haven’t read his newest book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret…

02 Dec 2024

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Thankfulness: The First Step on the Path to Gratitude

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Often, we express gratitude through simple words of thanks. However, true gratitude, according to the 19th-century philosopher Henri-Frédéric Amiel, extends beyond words. We encourage you to act on your gratitude today! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the 10…

18 Nov 2024

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Embracing Honesty: The First Step to a Better Life

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week we're excited to share a quote from Walter Anderson, an American painter and writer. We hope these wise words encourage you to embrace honesty and take the chances necessary to improve your life! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements…

13 Nov 2024

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Key Components to Living a Good Life

Have you ever wondered, "Am I living a good life?" We all have the same 24 hours in a day; however, each and every one of us spends them differently, leading to various outcomes. In this week's post, we're excited to share a TedTalk by neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki and HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth's CEO, Annabel Spring, where they discuss the key components of living a good life. While watching, be sure to note where you are already meeting the mark and where you may need to improve for a good life! https://www.ted.com/talks/annabel_spring_and_wendy_suzuki_what_makes_a_good_life_a_neuroscientist_and_a_global_financial_ceo_answer?subtitle=en Key Components to Living a Good…

04 Nov 2024

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When You Give Joy, You Get More In Return

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Joy is a gift that keeps on giving! We hope you enjoy this quote from former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, where she shares the benefits of giving joy and happiness to others. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the…

An Engineer’s Reasons for the Existence of a Grand Designer

Howard Marks’ Uncommon Sense For The Thoughtful Investor

Don’t Overthink It: Just Go Down The Chute

Elevate Your Life With Goal Setting

Strive to Become Better

How to Have Dramatically Better Conversations

Thankfulness: The First Step on the Path to Gratitude

Embracing Honesty: The First Step to a Better Life

Key Components to Living a Good Life

When You Give Joy, You Get More In Return

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