Re-Read Worthy

One of the most impactful book's I've read. Stoicism is the guiding philosophy of life, I never knew I was in search of. This ancient philosophy which originated out of Greece, and evangelized by the Roman's has stood the test of time with many principles and relevant pieces of life advice. Irvine summarizes the core…

I think this book should be required reading for any business school student. Or even if you want to be more familiar with business, in general, The Personal MBA gives a good overview without scaring you off with too much technical detail. It was a pleasant surprise that this book was more than business; it included…

Models encourages confidence through vulnerability and non-neediness, opening up yourself to share more while still holding onto your values and being self-reliant. Models is based on good intentions, as opposed to some other opportunities and manipulative dating books, so I resonated much more with Mark's principled…

Reading Poor Charlie's Almanac is like going on an adventure. Everything isn't always neatly organized. He goes on a tangent at times and later refines and re-emphasizes certain points as he revisits talks and other statements. The illustration added a lot of flavor to the book as well as the commentary and…

The Inner Game of tennis is about reaching a state of peak mental performance, through the art of relaxed concentration. The author talks about two states within us, Self 1, the teller and Self 2, the doer. The key is improving the relationship between the conscious teller and the natural capabilities of Self 2,…

"Grit is that mix of passion, perseverance, and self-discipline that keeps us moving forward in spite of obstacles." If you want to get better at getting better, The Little Book of Talent is a good start. This was a very fun read. I felt so excited to implement a good portion of the tips from the book of talent. It's…

Sometimes our minds are anchored to thoughts of the past or pulled toward worries of the future. The Power of Now helped me to get to the next level of mindfulness in the present moment. It's been a very influential book and has brought meditation into my life on a more consistent basis.

One common reason our ideas don't connect to the potential audience is due to the problem of the "Curse of Knowledge" where we communicate an idea where we have all the insider and domain knowledge, and we mistakenly assume the person on the other side has context and prior information into what you're are talking…

It's beautifully structured like a reference guide that gently guides you to the perfect poem tailored to your emotions at that moment, whether you are experiencing sadness, loneliness, joy, connection, or reflection. The collection's in the book subtlety allows you to explore feelings deeply without being…

Writings Tools is a writer's of writer to be's toolbox for improving upon their craft. The book covers 50 Tools (tips) organized by four categories, Grammatical Reminders, Stylist Elements, Planning and Structure and General Writing Life Strategies. Writing Tools has many principles to guide your writing and the book…

A great example of customer-focused business building. Derek's selflessness was very Zen-Like and his ability to focus and execute is admirable. His passion for music, led him to work to build the craft across multiple verticals from singing, songwriting, and even production. When he needed a way to get his music to…

A vulnerable, empathetic and powerfully revealing book by Tara Brach. She presented a painful and triumphant story at the beginning of the book about what sparked her awakening and drove her towards Radical Acceptance towards herself and others. Stories of overcoming fear, pain, insecurity and finding strength in…

Wise lessons from many of histories greatest thinkers. Great for lovers of learning and multidisciplinary exploration. Thinking is a skill and Beveling goes on a quest to weave together learnings about attaining wisdom. The book is separating into four parts, Part One is about what influences our thinking, Part two is…