Kindle Notes & Highlights
The Bulletproof Executive,” an excellent podcast hosted by Dave Asprey, a man all about pushing cognitive function to new levels. A true bio-hacker with a series of great guests and fascinating topics aimed at building a better you.
Abel James is the host of the podcast “Fat burning man,” which is also a great source of dietary and exercise advice.
James Swanwick wrote an excellent post that was the catalyst on the morning of Oct 6th, 2014 for this decision. Find him on Facebook.
The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day. I use the app, although you can order a hardcover version from creators Alex Ikonn & UJ Ramdas.
Stats Canada excerpt: According to the 2011 NHS, 10% of Canadians had total incomes of more than $80,400 in 2010, almost triple the national median income of $27,800. To be in the top 5%, Canadians needed to have a total income of slightly above $102,300 and to be in the top 1% required just over $191,100, nearly seven times the national median income. The top 10% of Canadians made an average income of $134,900, with the top 5% making one-third more ($179,800) and the top 1% almost triple that amount ($381,300). Meanwhile, the bottom 90% had an average income of $28,000.
59 Seconds: Change Your Life in Under a Minute – December 28, 2010 by Richard Wiseman. Written by a self-professed “anti-self-help-quackery” gentleman, this book is filled with practical guidance for a better life.
Secrets? i.e. if you leave the employment fields blank, or delete them completely for the co-applicant due to said co-applicant being a homemaker or retired this (the blank/missing fields) will cause the file submitted to bypass the APV (automated property valuator) triggering an instant request for an appraisal. I learned this around file #1020. Conclusion; I have spent thousands on appraisals needlessly simply because I was unaware of this system foible. I guarantee Brokers with ten years experience are reading this and uttering the words “no way.” Such is this business.
