Hey ,

So one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read is The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck. 

This book had such a profound impact on me because I remember reading it when I was at one of my lowest points. 

There were so many insightful points in it, but one that really stood out for me and that I had never really considered before was the part where he spoke about choosing your struggle. 

Here’s how he talks about it: (I’ll be paraphrasing here.)

If you were to be asked what you wanted out of life and you said something along the lines of “I want to be rich, famous, in a happy relationship, fit, and healthy,” and so on, your answer would be so common and basic that it'd mean basically nothing.

The reason is that those are things that everyone wants. 

A more interesting question—one you've unlikely considered—is, “What pain do you want in your life? What are you willing to struggle for?”

If you think about it, almost everyone wants to be rich, famous, in a happy relationship, fit, healthy, and so on.

But does everyone want to suffer through hardship to get it?

You say you want to be rich, but are you willing to lose money in the process, fail, work 12 hours a day, and so on, to get it?

You say you want to be fit and healthy, but are you willing to consistently lift weights in the gym, track what you eat daily, be in physical pain, and so on to get it?

You say you want to be in a happy relationship, but are you willing to go through the tough conversations, awkward silences, hurt feelings, and emotional psychodrama to get there?

What you want means nothing if you aren’t willing to sacrifice or struggle for it.

So next time you claim to want anything, consider the work you have to go through to attain it, because that is what matters and what will inevitably get you there.

If you’re willing to suffer, that's when you want it bad enough.

📙BOOK RECOMMENDATION OF THE WEEK

The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine

I recently finished reading the ShortForm guide to The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine, and I must say, it was very insightful.

For someone who has always struggled with social skills, I found the tools very practical and easy to act on. Here’s a sneak peek at the introduction:

“In The Fine Art of Small Talk, Debra Fine explains the benefits of mastering small talk and teaches you to confidently converse with strangers. According to Fine, the opportunity for casual conversations crops up many times each day—with neighbors, kids, and coworkers, and at social events, business lunches, and even the local supermarket. 

When we avoid small talk, she explains, we minimize the number of deep conversations we get to have in these settings. Furthermore, Fine says, we risk giving the impression that we’re cold, disinterested, or rude. 

In this guide, we’ll first examine what Fine considers to be a helpful mindset in learning to master small talk. Then, we’ll discuss Fine’s step-by-step guide to conversation, from opening to exit. Finally, we’ll explore Fine’s more detailed tips regarding advance preparation for conversation and conversational conduct.”

To get a short, detailed breakdown of the book and a 5-Day free trial to the world’s best guide to non-fiction books, click the link: ShortForm

🎧 THE PODCAST EPISODE RECOMMENDATION OF THE WEEK.

The School of Greatness:

Noah Beck's Business and Life Lessons From The World's Biggest Male TikTok Star EP 1467

Summary: 

In this episode, Lewis Howes sits with the famous Tiktoker, Noah Beck.

Noah Beck has quickly become one of the most in-demand creative people.

Beck is not only one of the biggest TikTok guys on earth, but he has also made a name for himself as an actor, model, athlete, and business owner.

I found it interesting to hear the perspective of a young, successful influencer and how he navigates the struggles in his life. I really think you'll learn a thing or two from it.

In this episode, you will learn,

• How TikTok’s biggest male personality went viral
• The biggest problem with keeping 50 million followers interested
• How to deal with constant criticism and bad feedback
• Mental health benefits of getting out of your head and into the world
• And more

Listen now on Spotify!

🎥 YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE WEEK.

How to Rise Above 99% of People [FULL COURSE] | Alex Hormozi 

In this video, Alex Hormozi talks about how to be a successful entrepreneur in the modern world.

He talks about how leveraging time, effort, money, education, and skills is important for business success and how investing in yourself through education and skill development is a good long-term strategy.

Even though it is almost an hour long, trust me, it will be worth your time.

Watch it here now. 

✍️ QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“If you are lost, the answer is education. If you are educated, the answer is action. If you are acting, the answer is consistency.” - Dan Koe

🤔 QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What beliefs have you held onto since childhood that no longer serve you? What if that belief was wrong? How much better would your life be?

Want to make this year better than the last? 🚀

For those of you who are still looking to make the new year better than the last with confidence, I know that investing in yourself is one of the best ways to do so. 

And one of the most powerful investments you can make is in your confidence.

Lucky for you, I’m now offering a 20% discount for my ebook, Ultimate Confidence, which could help you achieve that!

It comes with added bonuses such as...

• An audiobook format of the ebook, 
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That's all, folks. I can't wait to hear what you think. Which one did you like the most? What would you like to have more or less of? Simply reply to this email. 

Have a wonderful week!

I appreciate you taking the time and trusting me with it.

Have a wonderful week!

Nurain.

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