Category Archives: Books

Modified Buddhism – Buddhism for Modern Society

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Drew

Modified Buddhism in a nutshell Embrace Buddhism around close friends & family i.e. laugh at yourself, turn the other cheek, be generous, don’t be defensive etc Be nice to animals Take zero shit from people you don’t know well or … Continue reading →

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Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins – Book Review (audible)

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Drew

David Goggins (Audible) Book Review I liked this book, but not in the conventional way. I wouldn’t say I enjoyed reading it, but it did have a massive impact upon me. I found myself rolling my eyes quite a lot … Continue reading →

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Free Weight Loss Book – pdf

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Drew

Free weight loss and exercise book – Disclaimer *Only undertake a diet and exercise regime after speaking to your doctor* The Weight Loss Hack Download the Word document:   or Download a pdf here:   For more in-depth information about … Continue reading →

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The Chimp Paradox – Stone of Life

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Drew

Not really MMA related, but I’ve been meaning to do this for ages In the book the Chimp Paradox – the author suggests creating your own ‘stone of life’ which are basically 3 or 4 principles or rules to accept … Continue reading →

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The 48 Laws of Power – Summary

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Drew

  These are the most important laws, in my opinion: Law 1 – Never Outshine the Master Act competent, but know your threshold. Never act like you know more than your boss.  He/she is highly unlikely to like this and … Continue reading →

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad – Book Summary

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Drew

  Bloke from Hawaii (Robert Kiyosaki)has 2 dads – 1 Biological dad who is a Doctor (and relatively poor) and a step dad who has little education, but become rich. Assets – Anything that puts money in your pocket – … Continue reading →

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Tim Ferriss – The 4 Hour Work Week

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Drew

“Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich”   Summary of the 4 Hour Work Week Get paid in Pounds, Live off bahts Set up a business that pays in sterling or dollars. e.g. sell a supplement or rent out a … Continue reading →

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Bodyweight workouts

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Drew

A friend in work has asked me to design him a bodyweight workout, so I thought I may as well make it into a blog post: Session 1 Tabata Interval – Sprints (if outside) or Squats if inside Use a … Continue reading →

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The Power of Now Summary & Review

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Drew

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Great book – quite intense; I wouldn’t recommend it for your first spiritual psychological type book.  A better book to start thing with would be Dale Carnegie’s Stop Worrying and Start Living book, … Continue reading →

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