The best books of 2024

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My favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

John Z. Sonmez ❤️ loved this book because...

The way we work has changed with constant interruption, a rush and quickly switching tasks. Because of it work have become miserable. This book diagnosis the problem and presents the cure. It's as simple as it seems and it involves slowing down and focusing on mastery.

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By Cal Newport,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Slow Productivity as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Brilliant and timely' - Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks

From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and one of the world's top productivity experts, a groundbreaking philosophy for creating great work at a sustainable pace.

Hustle culture. Burnout. Quiet quitting. Today we're either sacrificing ourselves on the altar of success or we're rejecting the idea of ambition entirely. But it doesn't have to be all or nothing. There is a way to create meaningful work as part of a balanced life, and it's called 'slow productivity'.

Coined by Cal Newport,…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career

John Z. Sonmez ❤️ loved this book because...

You can learn way faster than you think you can. Focus and immersion are key. I really enjoyed all the great examples in the book and the detailed process for how to increase your learning speed and capability. When you see what real people are able to do, it changes the limits you put for yourself. Very inspiring and educational.

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By Scott Young,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Ultralearning as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

En un mundo en constante evolución, es imprescindible adquirir sin cesar nuevos conocimientos y habilidades en el trabajo y en cualquier aspecto de nuestra vida.

Ultralearning te descubrirá cómo aprender de una forma rápida y efectiva.

¿Quieres cambiar de trabajo o impulsar tu carrera? Ultralearning te ofrece la estrategia para dominar las habilidades que te permitirán ampliar tus horizontes profesionales.

¿Qué cosas siempre has querido hacer pero el miedo te lo ha impedido? ¿Te imaginas que finalmente pudieras hablar inglés, tocar la guitarra, dibujar, hablar en público o programar?

Con la estrategia correcta, puedes aprender rápidamente cualquier cosa y adquirir…


My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

John Z. Sonmez ❤️ loved this book because...

Maybe one of the best books ever written. I re-read it frequently because I always take a new lesson from it. Beautifully written, deep inspirational knowledge that everyone needs to overcome procrastination.

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By Steven Pressfield,

Why should I read it?

26 authors picked The War of Art as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A succinct, engaging, and practical guide forsucceeding in any creative sphere, The War ofArt is nothing less than Sun-Tzu for the soul.

What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do?

Why is there a naysayer within? How can we avoid theroadblocks of any creative endeavor—be it starting up a dreambusiness venture, writing a novel, or painting a masterpiece?

Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy thatevery one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer thisinternal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.

The War of Art emphasizes the resolve…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual

By John Z. Sonmez,

Book cover of Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual

What is my book about?

You became a developer for one reason…

…because you love solving tough problems.

Why aren’t you happy?

When you started to code, the beauty of the pure logic captured your heart. Hard work
and thousands of hours sitting at the keyboard have taught you how to develop software.
Still, there’s something missing.

What didn’t they teach you in school?

Success as a Software Developer requires skill and something nobody talks about,
mindset. If you’re not planning for your future, you’ll end up in a dead-end job you hate.

The secret lies away from the computer.

John uses a simple style to teach topics that you never knew you needed. This isn’t
theory, it’s proven through the results that let him retire at 33-years old.
You’ll learn:

Ways To Land The Job, Keep The Job And Climb The Corporate Ladder
How To Stand Out From Your Competition
10-Step Process To Learn Anything
What To Do With Your Paycheck to Maximize Your Earnings
Why Healthy Living and Exercise are Crucial
Ways to Build Your Brand
You’ll love this unique career guide, because it isn’t about writing a great resume, it’s about
building one that will land you the dream job and all the other things that go with it.

Get it now.

Book cover of Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
Book cover of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career
Book cover of The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

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