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LifeNovember 26, 20195 minHow a Bike Crash Led Me to Create a Book Blog With 600k+ ViewsRead about how a traumatic bike crash led me to create a book blog with 600K+ pageviews.Read
LifeApril 23, 20196 minJordan B. Peterson Shares The 5 Books That Had The Biggest Influence On HimJordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, professor of psychology and bestselling author.Read
LifeApril 19, 20196 minMeeting Jordan B. Peterson & “12 Rules for Life” Lecture RecapJordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, professor of psychology and bestselling author.Read
LifeMarch 12, 20196 minBooks Bought in 2018 (and total cost)In 2018 I read 38 books, but I actually bought 66 books. Find out how much each book cost and how much I spent on books last year.Read
PopularJanuary 8, 20196 minAlex & Books Annual Review: 2018Annual review of Alex and Books. Read about the lows and highs of Year 2. Best books, articles, recommendations & more!Read
PopularOctober 22, 20185 min3 Reasons Why You Should Get A Home GymWould you pay $80 to get 52 days of extra work outs and 17 hours of free time? Learn how getting a home gym improved my life and why you may want to get one yourself.Read
PopularOctober 8, 20185 minWork Looks Like An Enemy, But It’s Actually A FriendWork may sometimes seem like an enemy, but it is actually be your friend. In this article, I talk about a personal experience and what it taught me about work and life.Read
LifeOctober 1, 20183 minMeeting Jocko Willink & Leif BabinLast week, I was fortunate to meet Jocko Willink & Leif Babin The two are former Navy SEALs turned business consultants and authors Read my story of how I met these two AWESOME guysRead
LifeSeptember 23, 20182 minAn Update To Alex and Books ReadersHi everyone! Here is an update on what’s been going on From Key lesson posts to YouTube videos Plus enter for book giveaways!Read
LifeAugust 20, 20185 min10 Pieces of Advice For Dealing With DepressionDepression can be scary and awkward to talk about Let’s discuss it here and share helpful advice for one anotherRead
LifeAugust 9, 20183 minReading Books About Auschwitz Vs Visiting ItReading books about Auschwitz are one thing, actually visiting is another Both are important and teach different lessonsRead
LifeJuly 5, 20184 minHow Much I’ve Spent on Books in 2017In 2017 I read 35 books, but I actually bought 52 books. Find out how much each book cost and how much I ended spending on books last year.Read
BooksJune 4, 20189 min5 Lessons From 3 Books About Slave Labor CampsLearn 5 life lessons gathered from reading three books about slave labor camps This article talks about “Man’s Search for Meaning,” “The Gulag Archipelago” and “The Forgotten Highlander”Read
BooksApril 9, 201811 min6 Profound Quotes from “12 Rules for Life” by Jordan PetersonBook: “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” by Jordan B. Peterson In this article I share my thoughts on 6 incredibly insightful quotes from Peterson's bookRead
PopularMarch 16, 20185 minAlex and Books Is 1 Year Old!Alex and Books turned 1 Year old this week! Find out what's been accomplished in Year 1 And things I learned from a year of bloggingRead
BooksFebruary 6, 20182 minBooks, eBooks, and Audiobooks–Which one is right for you?The three most popular forms of reading are physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Read more to find out which one best suits you.Read
BooksFebruary 4, 20185 min“12 Rules for Life” by Jordan B. PetersonBook: “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” by Jordan B. Peterson For: Anyone who is unhappy with their life, people who are angry, resentful, or lost in life Lesson: 12 Rules that will help you become a better person and in turn help make the world a better placeRead
LifeJanuary 14, 20184 min10 Powerful Quotes from “The Emperor’s Handbook”Book: “The Emperor’s Handbook” by Marcus Aurelius For: Anyone interested in philosophy, living a good life or looking for meaning in life Lesson: Learn to live a fulfilling life while being a virtuous personRead
LifeNovember 3, 20173 minWhy College Students Should Travel AbroadAs students go through high school and college, they take history courses and learn about the world through textbooks and movies, but, the majority of students have a hard time understanding the significance of the information. However, when a person travels abroad, they get to experience different languages, cultural values, food, and more.Read
LifeOctober 29, 20173 minThe Importance of ExerciseNearly everyone knows that exercise is important; this is a message that our society has been repeating over and over again to us since we were kids.Read
LifeAugust 5, 20177 minHow To Survive & Succeed In CollegeCollege is often said to be the best years of one's life, but it can also be the most stressful.Read
LifeMay 25, 20174 minThe Price Of Opportunity CostIt is currently 1:30 AM and my managerial accounting final, worth 40% of my grade, is in exactly 14 hours.Read
LifeMay 11, 20174 minHow To Find Time For ReadingBooks are wonderful tools that can educate and inspire people.Read
LifeMarch 21, 20173 minPresident Obama and the Importance of BooksA couple months ago in January, I read a New York Times article that was about a man who holds a high-level position.Read
BusinessFebruary 21, 20174 minHow To Get An InternshipAn internships is a great way to gain professional experience and learn about an industry or company you're interesting in working.Read