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An Interview… (0 Comments)

I was approached by Timothy Bert Owen for an interview.
We focused mainly on my journey on the Web, and the lessons I have learned along the way.
If you want to know a bit more about me and how reading has helped me evolve my thinking I think you will enjoy it. If you are not [...]

The 2 Types of Wisdom - Chapter # 38 (4 Comments)

Miguel explains what he means by wisdom and the two types you can cultivate.
00:00 Tip: how to get the perfect gift every time
01:01 Poor Charlie’s Almanack
02:01 Seeking Wisdom
03:08 It’s not about knowing everything
03:33 Wordly wisdom & Spiritual wisdom
05:18 Which is more valuable?

Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger, Expanded Third Edition

Seeking [...]

Recommend books twice and #fail at Borders - Chapter #37 (7 Comments)

Miguel is buying books that has been recommended twice, fails at his attempt of recording in the bookshop, and brakes his flipcam. Such is Life.

A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Tribes by Seth Godin (review) and FREE books giveaway - Chapter #36 (6 Comments)

To Win a Free Copy of Seth Godin’s Latest Book:
1 Watch the video above
2 Leave a comment explaining the Tribe you’d really love to gather
and what is really stopping you from leading it (if anything!)
3 I will pick the best TWO comments and declare the winners in 7 days.
Keep reading!

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The Dip made Miguel hungry [...]

NoVIMber: FREE book giveaways every week (0 Comments)

Hi there! I want to shake things up this month, give you something refreshing…

One of my goals at BookVIM is to promote quality reading, books that have the potential to enhance your life.
Even though books are the best value for your money, nothing beats Free.
So here’s the deal:
I am giving away TWO copies of each [...]

The Dip by Seth Godin (review) - Chapter #35 (3 Comments)

This is a little book that teaches you, quite literally, when to quit and when to stick.
Best-seller author Seth Godin asks the most poignant questions.
Miguel read the first chapter a few years ago.  He’s happy he stumbled upon the full book last week:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Why be the best in the World?
03:13 The curves of accomplishment
04:30 [...]

Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk (review) - Chapter #34 (13 Comments)

Gary is a character: in your face, fun, raw and a very loving human being. He is the host of WinelibraryTV and founder of the branding company Vaynermedia.
If you haven’t heard of him, you must have been hiding. He is taking the online world by storm. In Crush It! he explains how he built his [...]

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (review) - Chapter #33 (2 Comments)

A beautiful book.
It could have been written 2000 years ago, or 2000 years from now. Atemporal.
For a profound take on the fundamental matters of life, get to know The Prophet.
Give yourself that gift.
EDIT: Eugene has left in the comments a link to a legally free online copy. You can find it here.
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The Prophet

Max Brooks live: How to Survive a Zombie Attack - Chapter #32 (2 Comments)

I was planning on recording some heavy stuff this week, but today we have a funny chapter instead.
After recommendations of Max Brooks‘ The Zombie Survival Guide by a BookVIM follower, I decided to buy the book and attend his talk at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
It was hilarious!
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Max Brooks talk
13:30 - [...]

Never Forget an Idea Again - Chapter #31 (6 Comments)

Your mind is constantly thinking. Your creative ideas can happen any time, anywhere.
Do you capture them, or let them go?
Here is a little tool that some of the most creative minds used.
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