My course The Art of Reading is officially LIVE! 🎉
After running Alex & Books for 5+ years and reading 400+ books...
It’s time to share all of my best reading tips & tactics in one actionable course. 👨💻
You’ll learn how to:
-find amazing books you’ll love
-increase your motivation to read more
-remember more from the books you’ve read
-stay focused while reading & stop getting distracted
-find 1-2 hours to read a day even with a busy schedule
And so much MORE!
Comment “ART” and I’ll send you a link to get the course for 50% off! But hurry, the course and discount will end next Tuesday at midnight. After that I’ll take it offline and spend the next few months collecting feedback and talking with students.
If you want to become a smarter, faster, and better reader, you’ll find this course valuable.
Again comment “ART” and I’ll send you a link to the course! 💬
A Simple Guide To Taking Notes While Reading A Book. 📖
This is a simplified version of my note-taking strategy, let me know if you’d like the in-depth version. 📝
For more reading tips, follow @alexandbooks_ 👈
Here’s a shocking stat: About 1 in every 9 Americans live in poverty. 🤯
So why does the USA, the richest country on earth, have more poverty than any other advanced democracy? 🇺🇸
That’s what Pulitzer Prize–winning author Matthew Desmond investigates in his new book “Poverty, by America.” 📖
He explores how companies exploit the poor, how the government subsidizes the wealthy, the rising cost of housing, and much more. 🔎
Matthew also shares new solutions for helping solve the poverty crisis. 💡
If you’re looking for a thought-provoking and educational read, you’ll enjoy this book. Link in my bio to grab a copy. 📲
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10 Visuals that will inspire you to read more books. 📚
Visuals by @ash.lmb . 🖼️
PS: If you want to learn how to love reading or become a better reader, comment “ART” below. 💬👇
10 Mental models that will make you a better reader. 🧠
Visuals by @mntlmodels . 🖼️
PS: If you want to learn how to become a better reader and get all of my reading tips, comment “ART” below. 💬👇
10 Visuals that will make you a better reader. 📚
Visual credit to @jaozolins . 🖼️
PS: Janis made a lot of awesome book visuals for my reading course. Comment “ART” and I’ll send you a DM to learn more about it! 💬
75% of adults have experienced burnout. 🥵
Learn how to better handle stress and prevent burnout from a Harvard doctor & stress expert. 👩⚕️
In her book, Dr. Nerurkar shares 5 science-backed mindset shifts and 15 proven strategies to better manage your stress and burnout. 📖
A few of my favorite lessons include: Overcoming popcorn brain, the magic of monotasking, the fake commute, and the rule of 2. 📝
Swipe to read a few of key lessons from the book. Or tap the link in my bio to grab a copy! 📲
Gary Stevenson went from a broke college student to making MILLIONS as Citibank’s most profitable trader within a few years–this book tells his wild story. 🤑
In college, Gary won a competition called “The Trading Game” that got him an internship at Citibank. From there he grinded out 10-16 hour days to get a full-time job and continued working like wild. It paid off and he made his first $1,000,000 within 3 years. 💰
The book shares Gary’s story about how he became the bank’s most profitable trader, the crazy life of a trader, how he closed $500+ million in deals, and why he quit. 🤯
If you enjoyed “The Wolf of Wall Street” or “Liar’s Poker”, you’ll like this book. 📖
PS: If you order from Barnes & Noble, use promo code “TRADINGGAME25” to get 25% off. Promo ends on 2/27. Link in bio to get the book! 📲
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Set a goal this week to read for 5 minutes every morning.
Just 5 minutes of reading before you:
-pick up your phone
-check your email
-turn on the TV
Who’s in?
In this book bestselling author, trained hypnotist & persuasion expert Scott Adams shares 160 new reframes to help you rewire your brain for more happiness & success. 🧠
Are you familiar with the saying “All publicity is good publicity”? That’s a classic reframe. 🔁
Here’s another example: Success requires goals. Reframe: Systems are better than goals. 🏆
Reframes are powerful perspective shifting phrases that will help you reprogram how you see the world. 🌎
Swipe to read a few of my favorite reframes from the book. Tap the link in my bio to get a copy. 📲
What’s your favorite book format? 🤓
-Print books 📖
-Ebooks 📱
-Audiobooks 🎧
Share your favorite book format to your story! 📲
PS: All reading counts as reading. 📚
If you loved Morgan’s first book “The Psychology of Money” you’ll enjoy his new book. 📖
In “Same As Ever” Morgan shares 23 short stories about what never changes. Think of it as timeless lessons on risk, opportunity, fear, greed, and human nature. 👨
Studying history and human behavior is one of the best ways to prepare for the future and navigate uncertain times. 📉📈
I’d recommend this book for anyone interested in learning about money, storytelling, history, human nature, and decision-making. 📚
Have you read this book? 💬
20+ Key lessons from “How To Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. 📖
Have you read this classic self-help book? 💬
PS: For more book posts follow @alexandbooks_ 👈
If you loved Dale Carnegie’s other book “How To Win Friends & Influence People”, you’ll enjoy this book. 📖
You’ll learn how to break the habit of worrying, change your mental attitude, and live a happier life. 😄
Have you read this book? 💬
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10 Valuable lessons from “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant.” 📖
Share your favorite post to your story! 📲
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