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It helped me realize that focus is not only about personal discipline but also about the systems around us. Since then I've become more intentional about notifications, apps and even how I structure my to-do lists.
Alpi's Reading Lab
A bookshelf journal with the books that shaped how I think about focus, habits, design and engineering. Click any cover to open my short notes and takeaways.
my notes
I don't agree with every sentence, but I like books that challenge my perspective and force me to articulate my own values more clearly.
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I don't copy everything from Goggins, but his concept of 'callousing the mind' helped me see hard sessions and challenging days as reps instead of failures. It pairs nicely with more balanced books about recovery and systems.
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This book made me see my own runs as part of a bigger creative process. It showed me that consistency doesn't have to be loud or dramatic to change who you are becoming.
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After reading it, I started treating my room and digital folders like projects: remove what I don't use, surface what matters. It made it easier to focus and gave me more mental space for study and side projects.
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It helped me notice when conversations (and even my inner monologue) slip into weak arguments. That awareness improves how I read news, make decisions and even design experiments in code.
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I like revisiting it when I feel stuck or too cautious. It nudges me to keep experimenting, even if the first attempts look strange from the outside.
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I liked the focus on identity: instead of 'I want to run more', shifting to 'I'm someone who doesn't skip runs'. It made it easier to build small, consistent habits around training, reading and coding.
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Reading it made me appreciate how habits, discipline and tiny decisions can scale into something much larger over time.
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What stuck with me most is the idea that deep work is a skill, not a mood. I started blocking 90-minute, phone-free sessions and noticed how much more satisfying my days feel when I protect even one of those blocks.