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5 Books to perform better than 94% of the population:

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne

A classic guide to boosting memory, this book offers practical mnemonic techniques and visualization methods that help readers improve recall of names, numbers, and everyday information. Its easy-to-follow exercises make memory enhancement accessible for all.

Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono

This work introduces the concept of lateral thinking—a method of approaching problems in non-traditional ways. De Bono presents strategies and exercises designed to break conventional thought patterns, encouraging creativity and innovative problem-solving.

Tactical Thinking: 50 Brain-Training Puzzles

Focusing on strategic and analytical skills, this collection challenges readers with puzzles that require unconventional approaches. Each puzzle is crafted to stimulate mental agility and develop tactical thinking, turning problem-solving into a fun and engaging brain workout.

Think Twice by Alex Bellos

Bellos invites readers to reconsider their assumptions by exploring common cognitive biases and pitfalls. Through puzzles, anecdotes, and thought experiments, the book emphasizes the value of rethinking and refining our decision-making processes to avoid errors in judgment.

Learning How to Learn by Jerry Lucas

This book delves into the science of learning, offering actionable techniques to enhance focus, retention, and overall cognitive performance. Lucas draws on research and personal experience to provide a roadmap for acquiring new skills and making the learning process more efficient.

These books blend practicality with unique insights, making them underrated tools for self-improvement.

If you feel that something is wrong, don't let it continue.

If there is a relationship that uproots security from your soul, set an end point for it.

If you are in a place that you do not feel comfortable with, do not stay there for long.

If your heart warns you about something, follow your heart, for hearts do not lie.

Do not ignore the warnings of your inner voice, always believe in yourself.

This was a lesson I learned from one time in my life, and I paid a heavy price for it.

So listen to that voice that comes to you from your heart and do not ignore it.

Listen to that voice that comes to you from your feelings and do not ignore it.

The most important thing is that some people may not agree with me: listen to the advice that comes to you from one of your parents and do not ignore it.

Time is the most illusionary phenomenon of life.

The second great delusion is that while the body ages, the mind is slow to realize this.

The third is the delusion that one will remain in the world forever.

These intertwined psychological layers prevent people from seeing their own reality.

One can only get rid of this harm through awareness.

In this context, mindfulness means confessing one's true needs to oneself, abandoning the hypnotic lies that cause laziness and embarking on the path of seeking the truth.

40 Things I Wish I’d Known at 40

Turning 40 is a milestone—often accompanied by reflection, clarity, and sometimes a bit of regret. With age comes wisdom, but how helpful it would be if we had that wisdom a little earlier in life. Here are 40 things many people wish they had known by the time they hit 40. These insights are drawn from experience, quiet realizations, and a deeper understanding of what truly matters.

1. Appreciate happiness when it is there.

Happiness often comes in small, fleeting moments. Recognize it. Don’t wait for perfect conditions—life is never perfect, but joy still visits.

2. Sip, don’t gulp.

Whether it’s coffee, a moment of silence, or life itself—slow down. Rushing through things often makes you miss the beauty they hold.

3. Be gentle with yourself. Work less. Sleep more.

Overworking is glorified, but rest is revolutionary. Sleep, self-care, and being kind to yourself aren’t indulgences—they’re necessities.

4. There is absolutely nothing in the past that you can change. That’s basic physics.

Regret is a thief of peace. Accept what’s behind you and focus on what you can still shape—your now.

5. Beware of Tuesdays. And Octobers.

Strange as it sounds, we all have personal patterns. Some days and times of the year hit harder. Know yours and prepare gently for them.

6. Kurt Vonnegut was right: ‘Reading and writing are the most nourishing forms of meditation anyone has so far found.’

Books and journaling aren't just hobbies—they’re therapies. They expand your world and quiet your mind.

7. Listen more than you talk.

Listening deeply builds connection and reveals wisdom. Most people aren’t truly heard—be the one who hears them.

8. Don’t feel guilty about being idle. More harm is probably done to the world through work than idleness.

Resting isn't lazy. Constant productivity doesn't equal worth. Sometimes, doing nothing leads to your best ideas.