by Tom Rath
5*/10
Key Ideas:
Treat sugar like it’s a drug.
Stop hitting the snooze button.
Limit inactivity.
Other interesting notes:
Most people eat more carbohydrates than they need and not enough protein.
Anything that tastes sweet leads you to want more sweets later.
Identify the sugar content in your favorite meal or snack. If it is more than 10 grams find a replacement.
We make worse choices when hungry. Keep healthy snacks with you.
Sitting is the most underrated health threat of modern times.
Most of us underestimate the enjoyment of exercise. We enjoy exercise in the moment more than we anticipate in advance.
Try working while standing.
A night of good sleep helps your brain process what you learned the day before.
Thoughts on the book:
*Maybe the 3 most important basics for personal effectiveness, but most of the value is in the title. The book is extremely repetitive, but as most people need nudges to improve on at least 1 of the 3, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This long summary is probably better than the book.
If you like this, you’ll probably like: 7 habits, Navalmanack, books
Leo :) 