Accupressure Mat
This isn't the exact one I have, but they all should be about the same.... and they do wonders
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Understanding the World:
Factfulness
Why to read this: This book outlines how to really understand the world around us, with approachable statistical frameworks
Bonus: Take this quiz before you read the book
Book WebsiteClear Thinking
Why to read this: Outlines how to understand when you're making a decision and how to think through decisions - applicable from day to day life and up to the big decisions
Book SiteThe Great Mental Models Vol 1
Why to read this: The whole series is a great reference, but I feel the first is the biggest value for building a base of mental models
Book Series SiteUnderstanding Yourself:
Peace is Every Step
Why to read this: This book made mindfulness click for me - I found it integral in walking steady
Bookshop.orgOn Grief & Grieving
Why to read this: The first chapter alone should be mandatory reading for everyone - the rest of the book is to help process
Bookshop.orgThe Architecture of Happiness
Why to read this: A good read to keep you thinking both about your external environment and your internal state.
Bookshop.orgHow to be Perfect
Why to read this: A fun look at moral ethics from the creator of The Good Place... yes, fun.
Bookshop.orgLiving in the World:
I Will Teach You to be Rich
Why to read this: This book took me from no idea what to do with money to feeling in control of my finances - should be required reading for everyone
Bookshop.orgGetting to Yes
Why to read this: A great book on negotiation tactics that can be applied in everyday life.
Bookshop.orgFun & Interesting:
How to Invent Everything
Why to read this: This is just a fun book walking through how to reinvent many common parts of civilization from scratch, from a great comics writer
Book SiteA City on Mars
Why to read this: A fun pop-science book exploring the possibilities and challenges of living off Earth.
Book SiteSapiens
Why to read this: A sweeping overview of human history from our origins to the present day.
Bookshop.orgUnderstanding Exposure
Why to read this: This book gave me understanding of how to setup taking photos when I first got my DSLR, and then I could explore from there
Bookshop.orgPodcasts
The End of the World with Josh Clark
Why to listen: Josh is a great host walking through interesting problems we may face in the future and how we might solve them - Originally released in 2017, it is still relevant today
Listen NowHardcore History with Dan Carlin
Why to listen: A long-form deep dive history podcast that approaches history as an amazing story
Listen NowThe Knowledge Project
Why to listen: Shane explores how people succeed, specifically how their mental approaches get them there
Listen NowThe Art of Manliness
Why to listen: The podcast covvers a wide range of topics - not every episode is for everyone, but there are always good ones to find
Listen NowThe Tim Ferriss Show
Why to listen: Tim interviews high performers across many fields to extract their routines, habits, and tools
Listen NowWhat Roman Mars Can Learn About Con Law
Why to listen: A podcast about design and architecture, exploring the often overlooked aspects of our world
Listen NowJames Bonding
Why to listen: A fun podcast diving into the James Bond movies, hosted by comedy greats Matt Mira and Brian Ibbott
Listen NowDaniel and Kelly's Extraodinary Universe
Why to listen: Daniel and Kelly take a fun, but grounded approach to exploring science and the universe.
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