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The Self-Improvement Almanac
The Self-Improvement Almanac is a collection of resources from different areas of self-improvement. Those comprise the most popular habits and practices of our time. The content ranges from fundamental concepts of self-improvement over nutritional aspects, weight management, exercise, social aspects, personal finances, mental health, overcoming addiction to meditation and spirituality - all in one book.
Unlike a classical textbook, The Self-Improvement Almanac uses close to 100 different high-quality figures to give you an idea of the big picture of self-improvement, serves as a frame of reference, and helps you identify good priorities. Further, the figures make the book much more enjoyable to read compared to other literature in this area. In addition to that, there are more than 140 QR-codes at the side-margin of the book that direct you to detailed analysis videos that the author has created. In that aspect, this book might be the first of its kind and is truly unique.
In addition to that, the book offers:
1. A list of recipes and recipe variations suitable for exercising individuals and nutrition beginners, as well as a list of healthy snacks.
2. unique lifting programs for beginners and intermediate/advanced individuals alike. The latter is a concurrent periodization program that is hard to come by otherwise.
3. A vast array of guided meditations which allows for an easy start with a daily meditation practice. As you will learn, meditation might be the single best habit out there, if it is compatible with your natural inclination and character.
4. Many high-quality maps that show you what potentially lies ahead and how much time each habit might take. They serve as a great frame of reference that you can use to avoid typical mistakes and speeds up your progress.
5. A detailed graphical analysis of the potential benefits, problems, and side effects that come from pursuing or ignoring a habit.
6. A variety of pyramid diagrams that graphically show you how big of an effect certain practices have. That way you can avoid typical time-sinks and focus on what really matters.
The Self-Improvement Almanac isn't your typical textbook from a classic success guru that mainly serves motivational or entertainment purposes.
The Self-Improvement Almanac gives you explicit, time-tested methods you can directly implement and work towards your future wellbeing. The entire book is written in an understandable, yet scientific and logical manner that should leave no doubt about the expected benefits and methods that get you there.
If you are serious about improving, there won’t be a better resource for you.
It might be the single best entry point for self-improvement.
Unlike a classical textbook, The Self-Improvement Almanac uses close to 100 different high-quality figures to give you an idea of the big picture of self-improvement, serves as a frame of reference, and helps you identify good priorities. Further, the figures make the book much more enjoyable to read compared to other literature in this area. In addition to that, there are more than 140 QR-codes at the side-margin of the book that direct you to detailed analysis videos that the author has created. In that aspect, this book might be the first of its kind and is truly unique.
In addition to that, the book offers:
1. A list of recipes and recipe variations suitable for exercising individuals and nutrition beginners, as well as a list of healthy snacks.
2. unique lifting programs for beginners and intermediate/advanced individuals alike. The latter is a concurrent periodization program that is hard to come by otherwise.
3. A vast array of guided meditations which allows for an easy start with a daily meditation practice. As you will learn, meditation might be the single best habit out there, if it is compatible with your natural inclination and character.
4. Many high-quality maps that show you what potentially lies ahead and how much time each habit might take. They serve as a great frame of reference that you can use to avoid typical mistakes and speeds up your progress.
5. A detailed graphical analysis of the potential benefits, problems, and side effects that come from pursuing or ignoring a habit.
6. A variety of pyramid diagrams that graphically show you how big of an effect certain practices have. That way you can avoid typical time-sinks and focus on what really matters.
The Self-Improvement Almanac isn't your typical textbook from a classic success guru that mainly serves motivational or entertainment purposes.
The Self-Improvement Almanac gives you explicit, time-tested methods you can directly implement and work towards your future wellbeing. The entire book is written in an understandable, yet scientific and logical manner that should leave no doubt about the expected benefits and methods that get you there.
If you are serious about improving, there won’t be a better resource for you.
It might be the single best entry point for self-improvement.
435 pages, Hardcover
Published May 26, 2021
About the author
Florian Lau
14 books13 followersI was born in Germany in 1990 and grew up in a relatively poor family. I finished school with medium grades at best and spent most of my teen years playing video games like World of Warcraft. While I was very good at it, I stopped when I started to
study computer science.
I spent the first few years continuing to play other video games, learning little. After that, I decided to take university seriously. With the help of my best friend(s), I made rapid progress. Without them, I
wouldn’t be where I am today, and I am deeply grateful for them.
I finished my bachelor’s degree in 2013 and my master’s degree in 2016 with ever-increasing grades. After that, I started working as
a research assistant and finished my Ph.D. thesis three to four years later, graded 1.0. I further received the KuVS award for the best Ph.D. thesis in 2020. During that time, I started meditating regularly, which
benefitted my academic performance tremendously.
Today I am working as a postdoctoral researcher and teacher at the university, a creator on YouTube, and an author in the pastime.
Since 2018, I have spent the majority of my leisure time studying Dhamma.
This means that I spend almost 4--8 hours each day either reading, meditating, or teaching in some way or another.
I have read a good 40 or more books on contemporary Buddhism but was left unsatisfied with the content/the translation, and the interpretations.
In the end, I started reading the Suttas from the Pali Canon itself.
Over time, the teachings suddenly started to make sense and became free from any contradiction.
From what I can tell, the way the Buddha himself expounded the Dhamma is utterly perfect.
While the time spent working on any subject is, at best, an approximate approach for estimating someone's wisdom, it is still better than nothing.
As I have no reputation myself, I have to borrow the credibility from my title and the Buddha himself.
Otherwise, people are seldomly willing to delay their disbelief to see for themselves as it would mean a big sacrifice of their valuable time.
I give you my word that everything the Buddha himself taught is true.
study computer science.
I spent the first few years continuing to play other video games, learning little. After that, I decided to take university seriously. With the help of my best friend(s), I made rapid progress. Without them, I
wouldn’t be where I am today, and I am deeply grateful for them.
I finished my bachelor’s degree in 2013 and my master’s degree in 2016 with ever-increasing grades. After that, I started working as
a research assistant and finished my Ph.D. thesis three to four years later, graded 1.0. I further received the KuVS award for the best Ph.D. thesis in 2020. During that time, I started meditating regularly, which
benefitted my academic performance tremendously.
Today I am working as a postdoctoral researcher and teacher at the university, a creator on YouTube, and an author in the pastime.
Since 2018, I have spent the majority of my leisure time studying Dhamma.
This means that I spend almost 4--8 hours each day either reading, meditating, or teaching in some way or another.
I have read a good 40 or more books on contemporary Buddhism but was left unsatisfied with the content/the translation, and the interpretations.
In the end, I started reading the Suttas from the Pali Canon itself.
Over time, the teachings suddenly started to make sense and became free from any contradiction.
From what I can tell, the way the Buddha himself expounded the Dhamma is utterly perfect.
While the time spent working on any subject is, at best, an approximate approach for estimating someone's wisdom, it is still better than nothing.
As I have no reputation myself, I have to borrow the credibility from my title and the Buddha himself.
Otherwise, people are seldomly willing to delay their disbelief to see for themselves as it would mean a big sacrifice of their valuable time.
I give you my word that everything the Buddha himself taught is true.
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September 30, 2023
Probably one of the best resources for entry level meditation practice I’ve used. Its an honest manual of a way to live life that may be useful to you at some point in life. Not all of it will be useful to you but take from it what you will.
January 8, 2022
One of the best books I've ever read. Most of the books out there don't really teach you how to achieve something (meditation/exercise/finance/mental health) . Dr.Flaus provides a comprehensive book about self-improvement. A very underrated book. Highly recommended!
February 5, 2022
I've been watching Dr Lau's YouTube channel, for well over a year.
As a scientist and a German, I knew Florian would use every facet of his mind to bring a tome of knowledge.
This Almanac (which is updated) is resourceful, and never wavering or pandering.
As a scientist and a German, I knew Florian would use every facet of his mind to bring a tome of knowledge.
This Almanac (which is updated) is resourceful, and never wavering or pandering.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews