Category Archives: Personal development
You Are Now Less Dumb
You Are Now Less Dumb by David McRaney 6/7 stars You Are Now Less Dumb takes seventeen of the concepts introduced in You Are Not So Smart examines them in greater detail, and gives you insight into how to avoid … Continue reading
This Will Make You Smarter
This Will Make You Smarter Edited by John Brockman 4/7 stars “What scientific concept would improve everybody’s cognitive toolkit?” Interesting question, no? Edge.org posited this question and published 151 answers from scientists, doctors, journalists and authors. Each answer was about … Continue reading
Contagious
Contagious by Jonah Berger 6/7 stars Why do some ads work when others don’t? What makes a video go viral? Why on earth is the McRib popular? These are questions that Berger addresses in Contagious. He posits the idea that … Continue reading
Speaking in Public
Speaking in Public by Reid Buckley 2/7 stars I will not pretend that I enjoied this volume. Buckley does have some decent points about preparation and presence, but it is couched in such vitriolic language as to make the advice … Continue reading
The Power of Habit
The Power of Habit By Charles Duhigg 6/7 stars I found this book fascinating. Duhigg examines not only the psychology of habits, but also the neurology. The basic idea is that a habit involves four components: craving, cue, routine, and … Continue reading
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People By Stephen R. Covey 6/7 stars 7 Habits is one of those books that now has its own mythology. Even if you’ve never read it, you have probably heard (or made fun of) … Continue reading
It’s Called Work for a Reason!
It’s Called Work for a Reason! By Larry Winget 5/7 stars I will admit that I have avoided reading this book for years. Not because I dislike work or am not dedicated to doing a good job. Rather, I had … Continue reading
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