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Continue reading →: Book Summary of The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim FerrissMany desire to be millionaires to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, but Tim Ferriss suggests in The 4-Hour Workweek that you don’t need a million dollars to achieve that. Ferriss’s steps for creating a “millionaire lifestyle” will be discussed, along with the effectiveness of some recommendations and counterarguments to others. Ferriss…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of Getting Things Done by David AllenStruggling to keep up with your to-do list? The Getting Things Done (GTD) program can help you accomplish more in less time. By storing tasks and reminders in an external system, you can free up mental energy to focus on the task at hand. The GTD system allows you to…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of The Power of Discipline by Daniel WalterIt might be difficult to be productive when you’d rather do anything else. Our natural tendency is to favor immediate satisfaction above effort and long-term objectives. In contrast, Daniel Walter contends in The Power of Discipline that developing healthy habits will help you become more disciplined over time. Walter, a…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of Mindset by Carol S. DweckUnconscious beliefs can greatly impact our desires and accomplishments. In her book Mindset, Stanford University psychology professor Carol S. Dweck argues that our attitudes towards our abilities and intelligence shape the trajectory of our lives, starting in early childhood. Dweck, a Yale Ph.D. holder, is a decorated researcher in social…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of The Great Game of Business by by Jack Stack and Bo BurlinghamThe Great Game of Business by Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham proposes that creating a successful business is best achieved by encouraging employees to take ownership and see the company as theirs. The authors argue that when employees feel a sense of ownership, they are more motivated to work hard…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of Rebel Ideas by Matthew SyedDiversity is often associated with social justice, but author Matthew Syed argues that it also enhances group performance and intelligence. In his book “Rebel Ideas,” Syed explains how cognitively diverse groups outperform homogeneous ones by utilizing the diverse experiences of their members, resulting in increased innovation and performance. Syed’s consulting…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of Launch by Jeff WalkerIn the digital age, starting a business online has become easy, but standing out in a crowded market is challenging. Jeff Walker’s “Launch” provides a strategy for product launch that requires minimal start-up costs and emphasizes value and customer engagement to create a profitable and flexible business. This guide explores…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of The Essays of Warren BuffettA collection of Buffett’s yearly reports to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders is available as The Essays of Warren Buffett. In addition to his commercial savvy, Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is renowned for his success across a variety of sectors and his reputation as a teacher. He views shareholders as partners…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of Built to Sell by John WarrillowAccording to John Warrillow, the secret to creating a successful company is to make one that can run without the owner. By doing this, you may create a company that can function without the owner. This strategy not only raises the company’s worth but also makes it simpler to market…
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Continue reading →: Book Summary of Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink“Jocko Willink’s book “Leadership Strategy and Tactics” places a major emphasis on developing strong connections, putting people first, and accepting responsibility for team failures. Willink, a former US Navy SEAL and founder of leadership consulting program Echelon Front, combines his previous leadership principles into a field manual in this book.…
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Burak Bakay
I’m founder and director of The Digital Agency; a certified Google Partner and Shopify Partner digital marketing agency operating in London and Istanbul. The Digital Agency has a solid track record of delivering high growth in eCommerce, Facebook & Google advertising, social media communication, search engine optimization, eCommerce and website production through 16 years of experience with 140 brands in 500 projects. Visit The Digital Agency here.
Burak Bakay 