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How to Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

The 12 Week Year, by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington, is a revolutionary guide that transforms your yearly goals into a series of 12-week objectives, intensifying urgency, focus, and productivity.

30 Common Money Mistakes

After much hard work and dedication, you've earned your money. But unconsciously making thoughtless mistakes while spending can lead to the swift disappearance of these funds. Although humans are prone to mistakes, you don't have to make all the errors yourself to learn from them.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong with Cryptocurrencies?

Bitcoin, a decentralized cryptocurrency, faces considerable controversies due to its susceptibility to hacks, its use in illicit activities, and its regulatory ambiguity. Its future value remains unpredictable due to potential regulatory changes, scalability issues, the emergence of rival cryptocurrencies, and its undefined tax status.

How to Be an Intelligent Investor

'The Intelligent Investor' by Benjamin Graham, with Jason Zweig's commentary, is a classic guide for value investing and long-term investments based on business fundamentals.

How to Die with Zero

Suppose you followed the conventional wisdom of working tirelessly, saving your earnings, and dreaming of the day when you could retire and live comfortably. However, what if you realized too late that you had squandered the most precious asset you had – your life?

In Die with Zero, by Bill Perkins, a bold and thought-provoking philosophy is presented alongside actionable advice on how to maximize both your financial resources and your time on earth. This book is specifically aimed at ind...

Sleep Hacks

Heads up: This article was commissioned as a part of the Adam Rush Project. It was an experiment I did a few years ago to see if having books written by ghostwriters would be commercially viable. It wasn't. That said, the following article was written by someone else and not yet edited to my standards. I hope to find time to rewrite it myself in the future, but for now, read with caution.

Disclaimer: I wish I could tell you that I’m a doctor, but I can’t. I’m just an inquisitive author with...

How to Learn Stock Market Investing

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Learning how to invest in the stock market can provide various benefits, such as the potential to grow wealth over time, generate passive income, and diversify one’s investment portfolio. It can also provide an opportunity to partic...

How to Learn Yoga

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Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. Practicing yoga can provide a wide range of benefits, such as improving flexibility, strength, balance, and posture, as well as reducing stress and...

How to Learn Homebrewing

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Learning to homebrew beer can be a rewarding and enjoyable hobby that offers many benefits. By brewing your own beer, you can experiment with different flavors and styles, and create unique, high-quality beer that is tailored to you...

How to Get Started Journaling

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Learning how to journal can be incredibly helpful for personal growth and self-discovery. Journaling allows you to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and gain insights into your own behavior and patterns. By journa...