- Pioneer of the building a second brain movement - Wrote the book [[Building a Second Brain]] ## Why I'm interested in them ## Values ## Inputs ```dataview table Created, rating, source FROM #input AND !"Hidden" AND [[]] SORT Created desc ``` ## Notes ### Influential Books #### The Will to Change - Bell Hooks Influential as I am currently on my journey of being more in touch with my emotions and inner self after writing [[My story, why im grateful for all of you, and my plans for the future]] #### The Millionaire Messenger - Brendon Burchard - Leading story first, personal responsibility (like in [[Servant Hedonism]]) to teach, and realizing you matter as well - Useful blueprint, might have to check it out myself 👀 - Have a solid back-end system for monetization > _What is a story of struggle from your past that could illustrate to your audience that you have struggled through something similar to what they are struggling through? That story, even more than fancy degrees or a lifetime of success in your topic or industry, is often the central piece in conveying credibility._ > *Audiences want to know, in this order: > Who are you and what have you been through in life that I can relate to in my own life? > What have you overcome and how? > What did you figure out along the way? > What did you succeed at—what results did you get? > What are you going to teach me that I can apply now to make my life better?* These self-improvement coaches are lifelong learners and find ways to connect it to their main mission. #### Reboot > Reboot gave me a feeling of stillness and peace even in the face of the tremendous uncertainty that is a constant part of building a company. Through questions and frames that are more forgiving than judgmental, it allowed me to see myself as a coach would see me, even when I didn’t have one to talk to. #### Small Giants - Bo Burlingham > deemphasize growth and profit in favor of other things that were meaningful to them With a bootstrapped business, growth is not forced upon by shareholders. ### All ```dataview table Created, rating, source FROM !#input AND !"Hidden" AND [[]] SORT Created desc ```