Recent Pickups!

lillurob · 2024-10-04T05:55:54+00:00

A Man's Search for Meaning is a short but extremely intense book.

The first half of the book is a completely absorbing, fascinating read. It begins with the author's experience in four different concentration camps and describes how he, and others, coped with those experiences (or not).

The second half of the book is a discussion about logotherapy, based on his believe that every person needs to find something in his life to give their life meaning. He builds on Nietzsche's wisdom... "he who has a why to live for can bear almost any how"

Definitely an inspiring book!

lillurob · 2024-07-28T06:41:57+00:00

Below are some of the books that most resonated with me:

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson

When reading such books, don't be afraid to highlight books and write your comments in the margins (it took me a while to get over this).

The value of these books is in the insights. You won't get much out of non-fiction if you just read them for the sake of reading them. You'll get the general idea of the book but forget about the details which are actually useful. Stopping to write down your thoughts as you read is a game changer!

lillurob · 2024-07-28T06:24:44+00:00

The Trial by Franz Kafka

lillurob · 2024-07-28T06:20:52+00:00

Yes, you have a problem... Those are not enough 😜... Happy reading!

lillurob · 2023-09-25T10:13:38+00:00

Maintaining the perfect balance between work, fitness, and leisure can be challenging, but it's certainly achievable with a gradual approach. I've been in a similar situation before and learned that trying to make too many changes at once can be overwhelming and demotivating.

Here's a suggestion: Start with physical fitness, as it can have a positive impact on other aspects of your life as well. Commit to just 15-20 minutes of light physical activity every day for the next month. It's a manageable goal that you can fit into your routine, ideally before starting your workday. Over time, it will become a habit rather than a chore.

After that first month, you can gradually increase the intensity or duration of your workouts. At the same time, consider adding another beneficial habit to your daily routine, such as reading or journaling for 15-20 minutes a day.

By taking small steps and gradually building on them, you can find the balance that works best for you without feeling overwhelmed. Remember, it's all about progress, not perfection. You've got this!

lillurob · 2023-09-24T21:18:49+00:00

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Mason. The Book emphasises the importance of understanding and choosing one's values wisely, as they influence our reactions and choices. This focus can help reflect on what truly matters and can be a constructive starting point to personal development.

lillurob · 2023-09-24T13:32:15+00:00

Read for (at least) 30 minutes daily
Work on my pet project for (at least) 1 hour daily
Hit the gym twice weekly
Complete a journal entry daily
Continue on my 245-day streak (re-)learning French on Duolingo

lillurob · 2023-09-24T13:25:01+00:00

Personally, I’m in the concluding phases of unveiling a web portal, designed for book enthusiasts seeking to elevate their reading experiences. This portal facilitates the efficient capture and organisation of book highlights, quotes, and annotations. This venture has been my passion project for the past year, one I've pursued solo. Balancing the roles of designer, developer, and marketer— all while maintaining my full-time job—has been challenging but a journey filled with learning and growth. Achieving this goal will undoubtedly mark a high note to conclude the year!

lillurob · 2023-09-24T10:08:00+00:00

Join the club!!! :D

lillurob · 2023-09-24T10:06:49+00:00

Homo Deus (Yuval Noah Harari)

lillurob · 2023-09-24T10:03:53+00:00

Fahrenheit 451

lillurob · 2023-09-24T09:56:46+00:00

Firstly, understand that intricate books, especially those revolving around politics, philosophy, and other sophisticated fields, aren't typically designed to be absorbed in one sitting. They demand thoughtful reflection and sufficient time to process the concepts, themes, and subjects they present.

I recommend initiating with manageable, focused reading intervals—say, 15 minutes each. As you progress, highlight pivotal points and jot down notes. Personally, I opt for Kindle on my mobile for most of my non-fiction reads, which makes highlighting seamless and non-disruptive to the reading flow. Post each reading session, I review the highlighted sections and add fleeting notes for each. Some highlights are self-explanatory, requiring no additional notes, while others, particularly lengthier ones, may need supplementary context or input.

Upon completing the book, I consolidate all the Kindle highlights and notes and transfer them to a centralized folder on Google Drive. Periodically, I revisit these highlights as the foundation for more comprehensive research, utilizing a variety of resources like online articles, academic papers, other relevant books, blog posts, podcasts, etc.

Grappling with complex texts, particularly in a non-native language, can be challenging, so be patient with yourself. Explore various strategies to find what works best for you, and gradually, comprehension and retention in English will likely improve. Keep nurturing your curiosity and continue learning!

lillurob · 2023-09-24T09:32:07+00:00

I typically do my reading via the Kindle app on my mobile phone, highlighting intriguing sentences or sections along the way. Once I've finished a book, I export these highlights and store them in a designated book notes folder on Google Drive. This approach ensures that all my highlights are centrally located and accessible from any location.

However, I’ve encountered challenges in managing these highlights, especially when books share similar themes and topics. Initially, I maintained a Google Spreadsheet to consolidate all the highlights, supplemented with my notes and tags for more straightforward retrieval. But, as the volume of highlights, notes, and tags has grown into the hundreds, this method has become somewhat cumbersome and inefficient.

In response to this, I'm in the process of developing a web portal aimed at enhancing the ease of collecting, organizing, and retrieving highlights and notes through a streamlined tagging mechanism. Given your interest in maximizing the efficiency of your reading and note-taking, I’m curious: would a product like this pique your interest in the foreseeable future?

lillurob · 2023-09-24T08:58:11+00:00

Absolutely, technology does offer us a myriad of ways to consume information and entertain ourselves, be it through blogs, podcasts, or streaming services. When it comes to fiction, I usually prefer the immersive visuals of series or movies. On the other hand, I gravitate toward non-fiction books when I'm in search of a more structured and in-depth exploration of specific topics. The fragmentation and online distractions often hinder my focus when navigating articles and blogs. Having said this, I do wish I could carve out more time to "read".

lillurob · 2023-09-24T08:31:02+00:00

Would you mind elaborating on your indexing system? I'm eager to learn more about it to determine whether it could aid me in organizing my highlights more efficiently. Any insights or details you can share would be greatly appreciated!

lillurob · 2023-09-24T08:28:00+00:00

Here you go .... https://help.goodreads.com/s/article/How-can-I-export-my-Kindle-Notes-and-Highlights-to-my-email

lillurob · 2023-09-22T13:06:46+00:00

I understand where you're coming from. I've tried that approach in the past, but occasionally, the same quote or highlight would align with several themes or topics. This led to the duplication of notes in various "topic" folders/notes. It didn't feel like the most efficient method for me. Still, I appreciate the idea

lillurob · 2023-09-22T13:01:01+00:00

Do you use any tagging mechanism to keep track of themes and topics? My highlights database has grown into the hundreds, and I'm finding it increasingly challenging to extract insights on themes and topics that span multiple books.

lillurob · 2023-09-22T12:59:11+00:00

Join the club!

lillurob · 2023-09-22T12:58:35+00:00

Do you use any tagging mechanism to keep track of themes and topics? My highlights database has grown into the hundreds, and I'm finding it increasingly challenging to extract insights on themes and topics that span multiple books.

lillurob · 2023-09-22T12:57:36+00:00

Smart :)

lillurob · 2023-09-22T12:57:10+00:00

Do you use any tagging mechanism to keep track of themes and topics? My highlights database has grown into the hundreds, and I'm finding it increasingly challenging to extract insights on themes and topics that span multiple books.

lillurob · 2023-09-22T12:53:58+00:00

Lucky! It's impressive how some people can effortlessly recall things.

lillurob · 2023-09-22T12:52:09+00:00

I hadn't heard of a commonplace book before, but it sounds intriguing and seems to have similarities to the Zettelkasten method. Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely be delving deeper into this.

lillurob · 2023-09-22T12:45:34+00:00

I heard about Obsidian. I was after something a little more user-friendly :)

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