In today's episode, I go over 10 of the books I read this year and if you should or shouldn't buy and read them! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a five times...

Has someone ever mentioned an old attribute of yours that is no longer prominent, or, has been more general and said something along the lines of "you've changed"? If so, you're not the first to experience this illogical argument. Accompanying a quote from the Five-Bullet-Friday email newsletter, I talk about how we build are judgments around people; how we expect them to stay stagnant when in reality it is the complete opposite.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin...

We often look at work as a daunting, horrible, miserable, no good, very bad task that we just need to push through. In some circumstances, that may really be the case. Being overworked is becoming increasingly common among students and entry-level jobs. However, the field of work isn't just darkness and sadness, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. In today's book quote episode, I talk about the concept of "Sunday Neurosis" and how for many of us, work is the thing that keeps us...

If you've ever tried to journal or do any other self-reflective activity, it's not uncommon to find yourself letting some details slide or trying to cover up others. In today's daily book quote, I share an excerpt from Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday. The quote is something that Stoic philosopher Seneca said about writing down how your day went at the end of it. I think we could all benefit from a little self-honesty and this is all within our control.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click...

In today's Daily Book Quote I'll explain a quote from The Stranger by Albert Camus where he talks about something his mother always said; how humans constantly adapt to their situations. I tie this idea to Stoicism, how Marcus Aurelius has a passage that reflects this same thought process, only his is illustrated through a metaphor.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as...

In today's episode I share the first 13 books that I read this year which cover a wide variety of topics like fiction, non-fiction, psychology, etc. In this episode, you'll see what the best psychology books are, what makes a good book as well as 13 different book and reading recommendations to add to your repertoire or TBR. The books in this episode include: What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver, Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, Talking as Fast as I Can...

This is the final episode in the series where we read a quote from every book of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. In today's episode, the boxer, and gladiator analogy is mentioned and talked about, which mentions how you should approach your personal life philosophy. This boxer and gladiator mentality applies to: how you approach life, how you tackle tough situations, how you deal with fried, how to apply philosophy to your life, and more. We also talk about how history repeats itself, and how...

In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. If you've every wondered what Stoicism says about resting, taking a break, and replacing when all else is failing then you'll definitely find this episode helpful in one of the quotes, Marcus Aurelius talks about leisure and taking time off. In the second quote, we talk...

In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. In today's episode, I'll read a quote about not being ashamed to ask for help and asking yourself a couple of essential questions before every action.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday,...

In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. In this episode specifically, we talk about the way Stoicism approaches caring about what other's think and how you can cheer yourself up on a gloomy day.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday,...

In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy. He also talks about what's necessary and what isn't as well as the thoughts of others and how stoicism can help us deal with both of those.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive...

In today's episode, we'll look at the history of Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic teachings. All throughout this week, you'll get a different excerpt from Meditations to reflect on and encourage you to read more about philosophy.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book...

Want to learn more about how you can speed through the assignments, work calls, and emails you have to do? In this episode, I explain Roosevelt's Law which will help you do just that!  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of...

In today's episode, I share a quote from Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday where he talks about building wisdom! Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a five...

Today's quote comes from the book How To Listen With Intention by Patrick King. It mentions curiosity which may or may not be the key to productive conversation. 

In today's episode, I share a quote from Daring Greatly by Brene Brown where she talks about normalizing certain emotions. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate links) The Book Basement is a...

In today's episode, I compiled all the reading and book advice that I've absorbed throughout the time I've been on the internet and through books. This is the only podcast episode you need to listen to if you're looking to build a consistent, yielding reading habit that will change your life! You'll be able to read more, read faster, retain more information, and reach all your reading goals.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which...

Yet another quote from Cal Newport's Deep Work where he gives some incredible advice as to why enforcing what he calls a "shut-down habit" is so important in work and academic life. I break down this quote as well as share how I interpreted it.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the...

Have you ever had a perspective shift so big it caused you to love a naturally unlovable thing or activity? If not then you might find this episode useful where I break down a quote from Cal Newport's Deep Work. In a part of this amazing book on time-management and procrastination, Newport mentions the importance of how shifting your attention can drastically improve your approach to work, specifically, Deep Work. In practical terms, paying attention to deep work allows you to thrive and...

In today's episode I share a quote from Patrick King's book How To Listen With Intention. Specifically, a part in the book where he mentions removing your own entitled, egotistical opinions from a conversation and instead listening to your speaker intently for the mere sake of listening.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media...

On today's quote episode I share an excerpt from Albert Camu's The Stranger, where he talks about how suffering doesn't disappear overnight. I tied it to the teachings of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson and gave some of my personal opinions on the matter!  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have...

On todays episode I share the four books I read this month which include “Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams, “Stillness is the Key” by Ryan Holiday, “Deep Work” by Cal Newport and “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily...

In this episode, I share a quote from the riveting book The Stranger by Albert Camus. It is a wonderful story that has many interesting quotes and depictions, one of which is the one that will be talked about in today's quote episode.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram...

Greg McKweon, author of Essentialism shares valuable insight into how to manage your priorities and how to deem what is truly essential in your life!  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews): Click Here (some of these links may be affiliate...

What The Dog Saw is a collection of articles from Malcolm Gladwell during his time at the New Yorker. This article shares the story of Nassim Taleb, one I think we can all derive valuable lessons from.  Free Weekly Newsletter (Click Me) The Book Basement Bulletin is a free weekly newsletter in which every Monday, readers receive book recommendations as well as three weekly useful tools or pieces of media that I have found throughout the week. Instagram (Daily Book Content and Reviews):...