"The Quiet Revolution" started with Susan Cain's Quiet. Over a decade later, I still recommend you read it, especially if you're an introvert looking to function better in an extrovert's world. There are few things sweeter in life than feeling understood. It’s best from a friend, [...]
I’ve reviewed numerous books over the years, mostly just when I feel like it or feel like I have something to say. But only now have I been given a book specifically for review: Rick Walker's 9 Steps to Build a Meaningful Life. I’m honoured [...]
This is a review of the book Range by David Epstein. For more book reviews, click the "BLOG" tab and select "BOOKS." Ever feel like you're falling behind? Maybe you had to change majors, switch careers, change sports or hobbies because of a physical injury [...]
One of my favourite authors – the late Timothy Keller – said in one of his books that Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning was one of the most important reads of modern times. Frankl was a psychiatrist, and while the book revolves around his [...]
Disclaimer: This is a spoiler-free review of Light Bringer, the 6th book in the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. Nerding Out After Much Anticipation As my writer’s group has been made well aware, I am a big fan of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising series. [...]
I tried watching The Witcher TV series a few years ago when it launched on Netflix, and found that the first few episodes were more confusing than anything. So despite its cool world and seemingly solid production value, I ended up writing it off. Figured [...]
As someone who's not typically wired to be "on" all the time, I've found it super helpful over the years to pick up tips from experts to optimize my ability to get things done. Recently someone asked if I had a recommended productivity reading list. [...]
At its core, the Getting Things Done (GTD) philosophy is all about freeing the mind. Ever found it difficult to focus on one thing because you have 37 others floating around your brain? What if I told you it's possible to hack your brain so [...]
Classic works, in any genre, give you words for truths you already knew but didn’t know how to articulate. In the world of productivity literature, Getting Things Done by David Allen is just that: a classic. Allen admits early on that he didn’t reinvent the wheel [...]
I’ve never cared much about being “rich” in the traditional sense of the word. The wisdom cautioning against financial wealth is abundant, and is summarized by the Bible’s famous but often mis-quoted verse: “The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” [...]
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