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Welcome to my Book Notes page, a treasure trove of insights and wisdom from a wide range of books focused on AI and productivity. Here, you'll find concise and actionable summaries that distill key ideas, practical strategies, and thought-provoking concepts from each book. Whether you're looking to discover new reads, recall an old favorite, or glean insights without having to read the full text, our Book Notes are your shortcut to knowledge. Dive in and start exploring!

Who moved my cheese? - Spencer Johnson

Who moved my cheese? - Spencer Johnson

"Change is the only constant." It's a cliché we've all heard. But understanding change, truly grasping its nature, and knowing how to deal with it? That's the hard part, but it's essential. In my quest for personal and professional growth, few books have resonated as profoundly as this one

4000 weeks - Oliver Burkeman

4000 weeks - Oliver Burkeman

4000 weeks is the average time we have to embrace all that life can give us. So lets realise that it’s not about the mega to-do lists; it's about the meaningful tasks that align with our values.

Time to think - Nancy Kline

Time to think - Nancy Kline

Let's unravel the essence of Nancy Kline's "Time to Think". Ever felt the need for a space to just... think? Kline suggests it's more crucial than we've ever realised. Taking the time to think can lead to deeper insights and greater clarity in all aspects of our lives.

Mastery - Robert Greene

Mastery - Robert Greene

Ever wondered what it takes to be the expert at something? I did before I read Robert Greene's "Mastery". Reading it was like embarking on a thrilling quest to decode this. Flipping through its pages got me thinking: How does one really master a craft? Find out more about the book here.

Atomic Habits - James Clear

Atomic Habits - James Clear

This book breaks down even the most complex ideas around building habits that stick, into digestible chunks. This makes the book an easy read, despite its hefty content.

The First Minute - Chris Fenning

The First Minute - Chris Fenning

Framing is the setting of context, intent and the key message. Starting with this will make sure the recipient is well prepared to received and focus what you are about to say.

Smart Notes - Sönke Ahrens

Smart Notes - Sönke Ahrens

The Zettelkasten system is a powerful method for knowledge management and note-taking that promotes creative thinking and efficient learning.

Deep Work - Cal Newport

Deep Work - Cal Newport

To be truly productive in this fast-paced environment, we need to minimise the shallow. Shallow work is when we feel like we didn't get anything done at the end of the day. It is far less taxing to take meetings, respond to emails, surf the web and use social media.