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Author: Kyle Brennan

I am a 27-year-old male from Long Island, New York currently living in Queens. I love books, reviewing great products, and writing about my thoughts on life, people, and applicable stories. That's what you'll find here and I hope you enjoy what you see!
Posted on May 11, 2023

Direct Your Life Like a Pro: How to Build an Imaginary Board of Directors

Life can be overwhelming and directionless at times. We often feel lost and unsure of where we're headed or what we want to accomplish. In times like these, it can be helpful to have a clear vision and a set of guiding principles to steer us in the right direction. One way to do this …

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Posted on May 6, 2023

From Setbacks to Comebacks: The Secret to Being Good on Your Worst Days

I was recently watching Tiger Woods give a master class on his approach to golf, and one thing that struck me was when he said, “Golf is a game of misses. It's all about minimizing your bad shots, not maximizing your good ones. We all know that out here, everyone's good is good. But how …

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Posted on April 28, 2023

Why You Should Ditch Your Labels and Eat the Damned Pickle

"I don't like olives." Correction: you don't like olives... TODAY. We're often quick to align ourselves with particular labels or -isms. I'm guilty of it myself. I used to say things like, "I don't like arena concerts" or "I hate going to the dentist." When someone cut me off on the highway without using their …

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Posted on April 19, 2023

You’re Not Alone, and Neither Am I

Last year, I learned three of my closest friends went through terrible depressive episodes. I had no idea. I felt horrible. As one of their closest friends, I assumed they would call me if they ever needed anything. They knew I would drop everything to help them, right? I quickly realized I was being selfish. …

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Posted on March 16, 2023

The Next and Most Necessary Thing

Billionaire investor Charlie Munger once received a question from a college student in the audience of a seminar he was giving. The student bravely walked up to the microphone and asked a question we'd probably all like to ask one of the richest people in the world. He said, "Mr. Munger, what is the key …

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Posted on January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

8 Books That Shaped My Worldview (And Why I’m Rereading Them Now)

Over the last 5 years, I’ve read 225 books. And it took me reading those 225 books to realize: 90% of books shouldn’t be books at all — they should be blog posts. On top of that, the total number of books read is a vanity metric. I used to chase that elusive “52 books …

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Posted on December 26, 2022December 26, 2022

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Isn’t Just a Movie — It’s a Prophecy

Last night, I watched the 1946 classic, It's a Wonderful Life. It's 75 years old. And while there are certainly some oddities from a bygone era, the message of the movie hit me hard. I can now add it to the short list of movies that have made me cry - including Rudy, Marley & …

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Posted on December 24, 2022

Five Mental Reframes That Changed the Way I Look at the World

I'm not quick on my feet like some people are. I marvel at how others can be so adept at conversation or think through complex subjects in real-time while speaking eloquently with no stumbles. I can be slow to catch on to certain things. I need time to process. It's probably why I enjoy reading …

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Posted on December 22, 2022

It’s OK To Give Up On a Book

It's ok to give up on a book. Your time is your most valuable resource; don't waste it reading books you don't enjoy. There's no sense of pride in finishing a 400-page book that you never enjoyed, or better yet, didn't even understand. Just because the book you're reading is considered a "classic" or a …

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Posted on December 16, 2022

Why I Do Year End Reviews (And 6 Questions for Your Review)

A new year presents us with new opportunities. A fresh start.  A new chapter. We can start from scratch and re-write the wrongs of last year. Leave those demons back in 2022 and let them drown. This year is your year. This year things will go the way you've been dreaming of. Right? It's common …

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