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Feb. 6, 2023

Book Summary vs. Reading - Is It Better To Read Books Or Summaries? M…

This is my personal take on book summaries - Is it better to read books or summaries? When is it okay to read the summary? When should I read the whole book? What kind of value can I get out …

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Jan. 30, 2023

Book Jam - The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson - A short book summary about…

A Second Mix Book Jam on The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson! Do you have goals that you really want to accomplish, but your habits aren't taking you there? You might need a tiny shift in your philosophy. This book …

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Aug. 19, 2021

Book Jam: Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang

The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net Summary and review of the book Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang. A little bit of a format change for this episode, here are some stories about ti...

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Aug. 12, 2021

Book Jam: Swipe Right On Your Best Self by Eric Winters

The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net Book Jam - A review, summary, of Eric Winter's book Swipe Right On Your Best Self. It’s so hard to categorize life in a way that makes sense....

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Aug. 5, 2021

Book Jam: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net When I bought the book Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, it was based on a complete misunderstanding of what the term digital minimalism mea...

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July 29, 2021

Book Jam: The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath

The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath summary and thoughts. The Power of Moments explores the defining moments of our lives, questions w...

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July 22, 2021

Book Jam: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Summary In previous episodes, I’ve talked about the Base. The Base is the lowest form of life. It’s what ...

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July 15, 2021

Book Jam: Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net Atomic Habits by James Clear Summary and thoughts “Time will multiply whatever you feed it. Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make ...

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June 28, 2021

Get Rich In 5 Hours

The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net I’ve read through the book Get Rich In 5 Hours by Joe Herbert three times, and I pick up something new every time I read it. I’ve been friend...

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June 10, 2021

There Ought To Be A Book

The Ideas and Concepts Mastermind (Facebook Group) SecondMix.net matt@secondmix.net I find myself often wondering where I would be today if I had read pure, powerful, and positive material for 30 years instead of that other s...

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April 20, 2021

Second Mix Riffs (unedited, uncut) Book - Donald Miller Building A St…

Second Mix Riffs - Unedited, Uncut Two books by Donald Miller. Building A Story Brand and Marketing Made Simple. Level up your marketing skills without paying thousands of dollars to a consultant.

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April 11, 2021

Second Mix Riffs - Book - The Go-Giver

Today, hiking in the woods and riffing on the book The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. SecondMix.net Talk about in Second Mix's Ideas and Concepts Mastermind on Facebook

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Feb. 22, 2021

Rejection Reflection - How To Use Past Rejection To Propel Forward

I was rejected - turned down to get my songs published in 1994. In 2017, I was turned down again for newer, different music. With no success, I decided I just wasn't cut out for this business. Had I reflected …

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