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As we enter the new year, I find myself comforted by the following sentence: “A day well spent is a life well lived.” Having come across this in Hwang Bo-Reum’s debut book ‘Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop’ that I have just finished - I smile, knowing in my heart of hearts, that indeed, how we spend our days determine the quality of our life (or how we view our lives) and could even be how we decide how “successful” we think we are (or not). After finishing this novel, I read some reviews and came across the term ‘healing fiction’, which seems spot-on. I felt healed after reading this book, as I entered the Hyunam-Dong bookshop, sat down for a coffee, and explored the world of the characters within. It was one of those books that made me feel connected, united to others through shared universal experiences. And so, in this spirit of feeling connected - through calm and slow moments that truly make up the meaningful times of our day - I say to myself, and to all, here’s to a 2025 with days well spent. 
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Just finished “The Get Things Done” book by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler. What I loved about it: 1️⃣ It’s not just another book to “help you be more productive” but more to help you focus on what is more meaningful and important to you, as well as what can create more value for you and others. 2️⃣ It’s full of practical tips that you can try out straight away and implement in your daily work or personal life. For example, I loved the 5-25 rule which helps you answer the following questions: 1. Have I fulfilled my potential? 2. Have I spent my life doing something I love? 3. Have I got my priorities right? What you need to do is write down 25 things you want to achieve. Then pick only 5 and strikethrough the rest. Now focus on those 5! We can’t do everything. You can use this for life plans or year long work plans etc. It helps you prioritize what you really want to achieve and work on. Thoroughly recommend for anyone looking to see how they can do things differently and more effectively.  |
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