[Book] 3 Tools I Picked from Tools of Titans

In summary,

This is a collection of habits of highly successful people.

(= Tools of Titans)

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At the start of the new year,

if you're looking to develop new habits

but are unsure what to do, I recommend this book.

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I started reading this book to see if there were any applicable aspects for my life.

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[First Method]

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My life is always a continuous cycle of checklists and execution.

I'm constantly focused on the 'future'.

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Let's create moments to cultivate a sense of gratitude.

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To avoid repetitive responses,

let's consider it within these four categories.

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1. Long-time acquaintances who have truly helped me a lot,

or whom I hold in high regard.

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2. Opportunities given to me today

Opportunities like calling my parents,

or going for an interview at my desired company.

It doesn't have to be anything special.

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3. Wonderful things that happened yesterday

Things I experienced firsthand, witnessed, or discovered.

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4. Simple things that are near me

or visible.

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Fluffy clouds drifting outside the window,

the scratch of a pen, etc.

Anything that suddenly feels new is fine.

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I resonated with the expression 'a continuous cycle of checklists and execution'.

I always write work logs and to-do lists.

These records are never revisited.

Simply because they are a list of actions I've completed.

There is no consideration for the present or past.

From now on, I intend to take all time periods into account.

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[Second Method]

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Practice generating 10 ideas every day.

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Create a list of the craziest things you can possibly do.

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People are more likely to appreciate your crazy ideas

than your serious and brilliant thoughts.

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The number of great business ideas you can come up with

will likely be few in a year.

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What matters is fun.

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Rather than focusing on whether it will make money,

you should aim to generate as many stimulating ideas as possible.

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Examples)

10 outdated ideas I can reinvent

10 ridiculous gadgets I can invent (like an AI toilet)

10 podcast or video ideas I can film

10 things I can do differently today

10 ways to save time

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I sometimes read in books about continuously coming up with ideas.

It sounds good at first, but

it's one of the habits that gradually fades over time.

I've been using a monthly diary recently, so I'm taking advantage of it.

I'm filling the left-hand pages with absurd ideas.

[Third Method]

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Promises I made to myself were always pushed aside and neglected,

and eventually faded away.

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Just like promises made to others,

promises to oneself also

become highly effective when 'visualized' clearly and reminded.

Execution becomes much higher.

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Give yourself a handwritten note.

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My personal time is important!

I definitely promised myself to exercise, why am I not keeping it up!!

I will definitely go to the gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday this week!!

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Review

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The book contains a wide variety of habits and behaviors.

Every time I read it, I want to apply everything to my life, but

I think I've succeeded if I can consistently maintain even just one.

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It's a great book to read at the beginning of the new year.

It's a book where you can peek into how others start their days

and the mindset they live by.

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The concluding remarks were great.

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"The best way to invest your limited time

is to spend it with the people you love."

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"Life is too short to be busy."

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Ultimately, what we need to cherish is small but precious time.

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