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Limitless by Jim Kwik

Everyone's goals don't revolve around just to solve all the world's problems, invent a new technology, or start a billion-dollar company, but sometimes to see how applying exponential thinking might make a real difference to work, school, business, or just your personal growth.

This book is good for speed reading and for someone who finds it difficult to focus and remember names and events. For me, it's also important to note the various ways people use their intelligence and their variety of perspectives, as we all have our own kinds of superpowers we can harness by thinking differently. You may also follow him on Instagram, just like I did for a lot of his success stories from different people. He even makes it a point to reassure his students that they are not aiming for perfection but for progress. 🤍

I raise a glass to the limitless version of myself, the version who has an unbounded perspective. I no longer hold the belief that there are many different things that I am incapable of being or doing. It's possible that there are a lot of things I haven't done yet, and it's also possible that there are a lot of things that I've had difficulties doing in the past, but the boundless me understands that my past does not equal my future.

I pray that the limitless version of myself will realize that my brain is a far more powerful tool than I may have previously realized, and that if I apply my mind to learning whatever it is that I want to study, I will eventually be able to master just about any ability.

To my greatest hope, every single one of me also possesses the limitless capacity to be motivated. In the past, I may have been able to imagine living a more ambitious life, but I was never able to motivate myself to really make those aspirations a reality. Now, though, I am aware of how to coordinate my routines with my goals; I am able to commit to ongoing education and growth throughout my life, and doing so comes as easily to me as putting on clothes in the morning.

Here are some additional reading tips from him:

1. Hold your book upright. If the book is flat on your desk, you may be doing one of two things, either

2. you will be slouched over in order to see the print clearly, and this (as you know) disrupts the flow of oxygen through your body and makes you feel tired.

3. Read for only 20 to 25 minutes at a time. Remember the primacy and recency effect. Also, if your eyes ever get tired or feel strained, take a break. Close your eyes and let them rest.

4. Make reading a habit. Those who have reached a high degree of success in life are almost always avid readers.

I find this cute btw:

ANTs - Automatic Negative Thoughts

LIEs - Limiting Ideas Entertained

I hope imma visualize my celebratory champagne moment!

Thank you brain coach, Jim Kwik!

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“It is easier to associate a new habit with a new context than to build a new habit in the face of competing cues. It can be difficult to go to bed early if you watch television in your bedroom each night. It can be hard to study in the living room without getting distracted if that’s where you always play video games. But when you step outside your normal environment, you leave your behavioral biases behind. You aren’t battling old environmental cues, which allows new habits to form without interruption.

Want to think more creatively? Move to a bigger room, a rooftop patio, or a building with expansive architecture. Take a break from the space where you do your daily work, which is also linked to your current thought patterns.

Trying to eat healthier? It is likely that you shop on autopilot at your regular supermarket. Try a new grocery store. You may find it easier to avoid unhealthy food when your brain doesn’t automatically know where it is located in the store.”

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Emily in Paris Review

While I've been watching Emily in Paris, one of the things that have been going through my head is, "What if the marketer is an introvert?" To begin, what exactly is an introvert? An introvert is someone who has a preference for spending time alone and finding comfort in their own company. This personality type is the antithesis of an extrovert, who derives energy and excitement from their interactions with other people.

If you are an introvert like me, you may have characteristics such as the following:

1. Preferring to think about thoughts or problems alone instead of talking to other people about them.

2. Spending time by yourself is the best way to rejuvenate, whereas spending time with other people can leave you feeling exhausted.

3. Being an excellent listener

4. Being more interested in observing the actions of other people than in engaging with them

5. Preferring small-group exchanges over participation in massive gatherings

6. Make the first part of your day dedicated to solitary activities, such as checking your email or making adjustments to your schedule.

Also, I've realized that there are a lot of marketing jobs for introverts. Here are nine of them:

1. Blogger

2. Social media manager

3. Marketing assistant

4. Copywriter

5. Search engine optimization specialist

6. Market researcher

7. Marketing specialist

8. Digital marketer

9. Content marketer

Although, honestly, here in the Philippines, it's not being paid well, I know in some other countries it is. I hope to become a blogger in the future as one of my side hustles.

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God, I know words are powerful, and I want to use mine well. Get rid of my fear and timidity; remove the barriers created by my own busyness, distractions, and biases. Show me today who you want to encourage. Make me bold to build others up. Make my words Yours and use them to mark someone's heart with kindness. Amen. :) 

Live it now.

1. Call or text a friend: ask them how that hard thing is going; tell them what you value most in them.

2. Give a stranger a genuine compliment or word of encouragement; linger long enough to hear their response.

3. Start your day with an intentional decision to put on love, kindness, and compassion.

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Self-focused coverings

When we allow ourselves to become engulfed in this kind of self-centered protection, not only are we unable to notice the people around us, but we are also not prepared to react to them. Because of this, Paul makes it abundantly obvious that we ought to give careful consideration to the clothing we wear. However, keep in mind the following, friend: Not only is it essential what we put on every day, but also the reason behind it. Paul introduces the topic by discussing our divided identities before moving on to the action that is desired: "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy, and dearly loved." Because we are adored completely, we strive to be loving and kind to one another. We are God's children, both boys, and daughters! That is what it means to have one's name selected. You are not the straggler, the last person chosen, or the person who drew the short stick. You have been selected.

Knowing who you are is crucial to understanding why you do what you do. I am loved, so I love.

As we've read before, "We love because he first loved us.

You are loved; therefore, you are called to love.

Today, let's love with the power of simple encouragement. Let's put on the love and kindness of Jesus. Let's be people who live with their eyes wide open to the next opportunity to make every word count. To speak up for injustice. To infuse courage into weary parents. Let everyone know their pain, joy, and story matter. Today you have a chance to leave a word-shaped mark on someone's heart. Right where you are.

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Apostle Paul

When the apostle Paul delivered the believers in Colossae the command, "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience," Paul undoubtedly recognized the power of caring for people with intentional acts of kindness. Every morning, we get to decide for ourselves what it is that we will be wearing. To tell you the truth, there are some days when I find myself unintentionally falling into the easy methods of self-focus, which is similar to putting on yesterday's worn jeans. They are jumbled up on the ground, and before I can even process what's happening, they are abruptly buttoned, zipped, and covering the majority of my body. The same occurrence takes place whenever I put my spirit in the hands of my wardrobe's autopilot mode. I find myself abruptly immersed in my day, but am oblivious to the fact that I am currently covered in distraction rather than compassion. I've adopted a "me first" mentality instead of being kind to others, pride in place of humility, a harsh demeanor in place of gentleness, and irritability in place of tolerance. This is not a good way to present oneself. But even more than that, these layers obscure my ability to see clearly on a metaphysical level.

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*SPECIAL* Crash Course in Romance Episode 16 Review (Finale)

You and I, The Union of Two Universes

Scenes that I can particularly relate to:

1. Hae-e’s aspiration to go to Japan reminds me of myself. I haven’t been there yet, by the way.

2. Su-a’s mother went grocery shopping, and I love grocery shopping, not just for groceries but for general shopping too. I am an impulsive buyer. Hay. But the people talking behind her back about her affair video seem so bad. I don’t want to experience that in the future. Well, I guess everyone has the possibility of being tempted to opt for a third party, right? Just like her husband so brazen. I remember being paranoid before, back in 2020, when I had my first boyfriend, who’s so yucky whenever the memories flash back to me. A week after our breakup, he already found a new girl, who is his colleague. Yuck. What a shame The date when we broke up was May 7, 2020. I remember all of it because what he did is so wrong. I even attempted suicide, but luckily I did not. I can finally breathe properly after writing this stuff.

3. The reason I am suicidal is that I have major depression and also bipolar disorder. I tend to remember all the struggles ever since I was born.

4. I feel like I also have ADHD, but this might not be true since this is undiagnosed.

5. I used to drink highly caffeinated energy drinks and take slimming pills because I felt like whenever I diet, it had no effect. Or just a yo-yo effect.

6. Also, I already forgave my mom, who abandoned me since I was two years old.

7. Even someone who has a psychosocial disability can truly love and be loved as long as the feelings are genuine.

8. Idk, it’s weird, but Choi Chi-yeol reminds me of someone from 2018. When I was reviewing for CPALE. 😭😂His love for Hang-seon is undoubtedly sweet and cute. He even bought an expensive gold ring with a diamond on it in advance! But Hang-seon bought an 18K gold ring, too! (They planned to get married after Hang-seon completed his sports instructor certification.) So kawaii/cute! 😭💗

9. Two years later, Chi-yeol has been passionately teaching at his respective academy. I adore him. All in all, the series is a heartwarming and relatable portrayal of the struggles and joys of modern-day relationships. The characters are complex and realistic, and the storylines explore a wide range of emotions and trauma.

10. One of the best things about the show is how it shows family relationships, especially the one between Nam and her brother.Their bond is both heartwarming and complicated, with moments of humor and emotions that add depth to their characters.

11. The romantic storyline between Nam and Choi is also a highlight of the series. Their relationship is built on a strong foundation of friendship and mutual respect, and their journey towards finally confessing their feelings to each other is both sweet and satisfying.

12. The show also explores the idea of finding out who you are and who you want to be, especially through the character of Hae-e.Her decision to leave for Japan and live with her real mother is a poignant reminder of the challenges of growing up and finding one’s place in the world.

13. Also, the show shows how important communication is in all kinds of relationships, whether between siblings, friends, or lovers.

14. The characters learn to open up to each other, express their emotions, and work through their conflicts, leading to more meaningful connections with each other.

15. Those are my thoughts/review. I hope you like ‘em!

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The Power of Writing It Down — 4.8/5

Even though she speaks a lot about coaching authors through the process, it's clear that the book isn't about how to write books. Although it does a good job of it, it is not (exclusively) a means for her to market her brand or her business in relation to coaching.

The focus of this work is on the tremendous benefits of regular writing to our mental and physical health. The fundamental tenet is that writing regularly, even if publishing isn't your goal, is healthy for you on all levels.

I'm going to share the points I felt were significant and made a note of because there are many really clever things to unpack that each merit to be sat with for a little while:

1. It is beneficial to rewire our brains' default systems in order to acquire new habits. All of us have automatic thoughts and responses to situations that play like a soundtrack in the background of our brains all the time. According to this book, writing exercises can aid in our efforts to rewire our minds and routines.

2. Think about the stories we frequently relate because they are our go-to stories, and think about how frequently they cause our friends to look at us horrified. "Until my friends looked at me strangely, I didn't know the story was traumatic.

3. These profoundly ingrained beliefs and behaviors are significant and beneficial because they were created as an evolutionary strategy to enable us to complete tasks without having to give them much thought. When bad habits are ingrained in this manner, it becomes a problem.

Instead of writing "professionally," most of this is written for therapeutic purposes.

4. Even if it's just letters and tweets, everyone is already a writer. Because writing is about communication, it is an inherent component of being human. a form of communication that only we, out of all the species on the world, have mastered.

5. This book talks a lot about the therapeutic power of writing, but it's cautious to point out that therapy and medication can still be considered and are not a one-size-fits-all solution.

6. Writing enables us to step back from our personal narratives and view them objectively.

7. This explains why there are so many memoirs, both from well-known individuals and those who have endured terrible things.

8. We are accustomed to identifying with protagonists even though we are aware that they are not us when we write it because we become the "protagonist" of the narrative. This explains why some writers tend to retell the same narrative over and over. In an effort to uncover the truth, we approach the same situation in a variety of methods.

9. The notion that writing is a release of emotional energy, like small earthquakes that both foretell and weaken a larger one that is about to occur argues for the incredibly fascinating notion that you are in charge of your own existence. Although you may have helpers, ultimately it is your responsibility to decide everything and make sure everything is running smoothly.

10. Don't be concerned about a large readership. Imagine that you are writing to a single recipient. (write it like a love letter).

11. Writing for a specific group is simpler. Even if no one else likes it or understands it, you know they will.

12. Great writing and storytelling are driven by questions, and the words you use to tell the tale will determine how it turns out. Think about how this relates when you're telling a story about your own life.

13. Writing aids in naming and unpacking these feelings so that you can experience less dread and anxiety about them.

14. It concerns how we tell our stories, particularly when we tell them to ourselves. Keeping lies is also difficult and detrimental to us.

15. Usually, when you're stuck in your existence, you're also stuck in your writing. (The only way to get unstuck is to reprogram, which is what we can accomplish by writing. This means that writing may be very hard for a while.)

16. The areas of your life where you are stuck in your writing (e.g., subjects you avoid) are the same areas of your life.

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Checklist Manifesto – 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(late upload and review)

The book's concept caught my attention right away because of how intriguing it was. I have been making an effort to keep checklists for both the more significant and the more mundane aspects of my existence. When the author states that checklists actually help in minimizing errors, that is a part of the text that I can comprehend.

The fact that checklists could be used in a variety of contexts was an additional aspect deserving of note. Checklists do offer a credible method to deal with the complexity that can be found in certain industries, such as aviation and surgery, which are both extremely complicated.

Despite the fact that I think the novel might have been stretched a little too far, I still really enjoyed reading it.

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Crash Course in Romance Episode 15 Review

The Result of Chance and Inevitabiilty

The K-drama's second-to-last show was an emotional rollercoaster full of gripping moments that kept the audience interested the entire time. Hae-e's actual mother paid a visit to her in the hospital at the start of the episode, heightening the already intense tension in the show.

The exam paper's leakage increased the suspense of the narrative and gave the storyline an unexpected turn, which improved it even further. The episode's suspense was kept by Ji-Dong Hui's visit to Choi's office and Choi's guarded attitude toward him.

The attempt by Ji-Dong Hui to murder Hae-e, which resulted in a violent altercation between him and Nam, was the most poignant moment of the show. The flashback sequence gave Ji-Dong Hui's character more depth and helped us comprehend his motivations by giving us a glimpse into his past and the cause of his cynical actions.

With Hae-e's coma recovery and the family's birthday party, the episode's resolution was endearing. Overall, the show had a good pace and maintained its interest. A heartwarming experience was provided by the plot turns, moving sequences, and the actors' strong performances.

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The Mayo Clinic notes that “the positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits.”

They note that these benefits include:

1. Increased life span

2. Lower rates of depression

3. Lower levels of distress

4. Greater resistance to the common cold

5. Better psychological and physical well-being

6. Better cardiovascular health and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease

7. Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress

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I don't know if some of the kids of mommies and daddies here have already watched Milo Murphy's Law, but it's kinda interesting. I might apply some of the concepts from Murphy's Law when I finally study law in the near future. Yay. I am so excited! Subject to change pa 'yung law school. Hahaha. Manifesting!!

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I might apply some of the concepts from Murphy's Law when I finally study law in the near future. Yay. I am so excited!

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What if she had the drive to turn things around? And she undoubtedly had the tools needed to win the day. But she lacked the necessary mentality. She was persuaded by her inner critic that she wasn't good enough, so instead of taking action, she sat on the sidelines moping. Undoubtedly, the failure of our savior serves as one lesson learned. She failed at a crucial moment because she couldn't escape her own thoughts. The fact that our superhero had everything it took to thrive is another crucial aspect of this tale. Her extraordinary abilities would have come through if she could have overcome the prejudices that were keeping her back. That demonstrates how crucial it is to eliminate limiting ideas.

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March 31, 2023, first I let my lola purchased Starbucks frappucinno in flavor “Caramel Macchiato”, and then, we went to Westlake Medical Center for initial consultation. I thought I have diabetes, but it went out that these are all what you called fats or manas in tagalog.