As you read 12 Rules, Jordan Peterson feels like a wise father, like he does if you’ve ever listened to him live or on a screen. He writes like he talks, rambling and all. But this doesn’t hurt the reading. It proves rewarding, in fact, [...]
Sometimes, a book just isn't worth your time
Taking notes during lectures or reading may be counterproductive. Disclaimer: I still take notes sometimes. And I regularly highlight on my Kindle. But a while ago, a lecturer told me to never take notes while listening to lectures. His reason? When you take notes, you’re [...]
Let’s start by stating the obvious: we live in a perpetually distracted world. I noticed a while back that I had trouble even washing the dishes without putting something on. Music, at least, probably a podcast or even a YouTube video. It felt weird to [...]
The title was censored, but Mark Manson’s writing isn’t. He’s hilariously raw and random, assuming you’re able to laugh at his somewhat-regularly inappropriate brand of humour. If so, you’ll find his honesty is refreshing. I found myself physically feeling better while reading the book. He [...]
Because they've been so relevant to me in recent years, I’ve been fascinated by psychology and romance. I’ve tended to read Christian experts since I have particular convictions surrounding romance in particular. Facetious though the book's title is, Smith has some really great stuff to [...]
It’s probably my life’s greatest irony that I’m generally not good at sleeping (see my last name). I’m a light sleeper, sensitive to light and sound more than most people. I’m not unhappy that that’s the case (I’ll be the first to wake up in [...]
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