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By Dean Bokhari / New Year's Goals, Read or Listen 🎧

7 Mistakes to Avoid When You Set New Year’s Goals

It’s that time of year again when millions of people start setting New Year’s goals. Sadly, however, just a month or two later, most of these New …

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Published on: December 31, 2021 • Updated on: December 29, 2022 • Goal Setting, Personal Development

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By Dean Bokhari / Author: Carol Dweck, Membership

Mindset by Carol Dweck : Book Summary

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, Ph.D Get Book: Print | eBook | Audiobook Downloads: Book Summary (PDF) ABOUT In …

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Published on: December 2, 2021 • Updated on: November 26, 2024 • Book Summaries, Health, Personal Development, Psychology & Science, Self-Help

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By Dean Bokhari / how to wake up early, morning routine checklist, Rise + Thrive

Morning Routine Checklist

Having a strong morning routine has been a game-changer for me. And when I have my most purposeful and productive days, I know it’s because I touched …

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Published on: September 9, 2021 • Updated on: July 11, 2024 • Habits, Personal Development, Productivity

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By Dean Bokhari / Author: David Goggins, Membership, Read or Listen 🎧

Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins: Book Summary

Book Summary Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins • Summarized by Dean Bokhari Buy Book: Print | Kindle | …

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Published on: April 29, 2021 • Updated on: May 15, 2025 • Book Summaries, Career, Goal Setting, Health, Health + Happiness, Personal Development, Psychology & Science, Self-Help

By Dean Bokhari / Read or Listen 🎧

3 Tips to Stop the Snowball Effect of Negative Thinking and Mental Chatter

Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | MP3 Imagine that you’re about to go to bed at night when you all-of-a-sudden remember an important …

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Published on: January 28, 2021 • Updated on: January 29, 2021 • Health + Happiness, Personal Development

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By Dean Bokhari / Gratitude Journal

The Daily Gratitude Journal for Men

My new book/journal, The Daily Gratitude Journal for Men is officially available at booksellers everywhere. In celebration of its release, I’m sharing …

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Published on: January 14, 2021 • Updated on: July 8, 2022 • Health + Happiness, Personal Development

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By Dean Bokhari / Fear, Present Moment, Read or Listen 🎧

Reduce Fear and Worry by Living in the Present Moment

Living in the present moment is no easy task. Have you ever noticed that many of your greatest worries and anxieties are about things that might …

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Published on: December 9, 2020 • Updated on: August 21, 2025 • Health + Happiness, Personal Development

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By Dean Bokhari / Membership, Read or Listen 🎧

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg : Book Summary

Tiny Habits The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg Buy Book: Print | eBook | Audiobook Member Downloads: đź“• Tiny Habits – Book …

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Published on: September 7, 2020 • Updated on: November 16, 2022 • Book Summaries, Habits, Health, Psychology & Science, Self-Help

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Emotions Create Habits

Highlights: Why emotions are the key to creating habits. • How to use your emotions to create strong habits. â€˘ How to form new habits …

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Published on: August 28, 2020 • Updated on: August 24, 2022 • Habits, Personal Development

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The Daily Design: How to Start Your Day, Your Way

Nobody wakes up in the morning and says, “Today I want to put out fires all day long.” But you probably know what a day like that feels like. I’m …

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Published on: August 20, 2020 • Updated on: August 25, 2020 • Meaningful Work, Personal Development, Productivity

By Dean Bokhari / Membership

The Powerful Practice of Intentional Learning

We human beings are learning machines. We learn through observation. We learn through listening. We learn through watching. We even learn when we're …

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Published on: July 20, 2020 • Updated on: June 14, 2021 • Personal Development

By Dean Bokhari / goal setting activity

A Simple Goal Setting Activity to Achieve Anything

Flashback to the beginning of this year with me for a moment: You’re excited. You’re motivated. You’re optimistic about the year ahead. In the heat of …

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Published on: June 16, 2020 • Updated on: June 16, 2020 • Goal Setting, Personal Development

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