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Book 2 Post 2

While reading the book Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal, several elements resonated with me. Firstly, throughout the book there was a lot of emphasis placed on curiosity and how curiosity propels productivity in a positive direction. The implementation of curiosity in everyday tasks and jobs create this aspect of fun that turns any job into a game. This really spoke to me as a full-time college student with a part-time job because sometimes I would rather not get home from work at 11:30 PM and do reading for class. There was another interesting experiment that the author conducted and discussed in this section, which is how he wrote on a sticky note “ What would this look like if it were fun?” that he posted on his computer screen. This allowed him to continue doing what he is obligated to do, but implement new elements of fun into his mundane tasks like listening to music to elevate the task into something a little bit more enjoyable. An exam...

AMDP Memo

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  AMDP Proposal Memo   To: Clark Hansen, CEO, AMDP   From: Connor Bobis   Date March 8, 2024   Subject: Nestidd Investment Proposal Memo   I am reaching out to inform you about an investment opportunity in the company Nestidd, a residential real estate company taking an innovative approach to impact real estate. Because of this Chicago-based company's recurring revenue streams and innovative approach to social impact, I am recommending immediate investment into Nestidd. In terms of an investment for AMDP, this company fulfills the sustainability criteria of positively impacting: The Triple Bottom Line Corporate Social Responsibility Social Enterprise Carbon Footprint   I will begin the memo with all the company details and then follow up with an analysis of how this investment would satisfy the criteria for a sustainable investment.    Company Overview   Nestidd found expertise in t...

Book 2 Post 1

 After reading the first few chapters of Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You but Alli Abdaal, I now have an evolving understanding of the productivity spectrum. The introduction of the book lays out a roadmap for the rest of the book, similar to that of our Expert Articles, where the three parts of the book are differentiated. The first part is about the science behind feel-good productivity and how it can energize you, the second part is about how this philosophy can help you overcome procrastination or other bad habits, and the third part is about how feel-good productivity can sustain us into the long-term future. My favorite aspect of this book is how the delivery of the philosophy through a combination of not just practical tips but also the stories and experiences that helped the author arrive at this conclusion. The premise of the book is relatively simple in that he believes that positive emotions fuel human flourishing and that feeling good drives...