BY: Greg McKeown In one line: A simple roadmap for anyone seeking the ‘disciplined pursuit of less’. In one more line: “If one’s life is simple. contentment has to come.” – Dalai Lama In one last line: If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will do it for you, without you in mind. ChapterContinue reading “Essentialism”
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5 Love Languages for Men
BY: Gary Chapman In One Line: A lot of simple, yet novel and easy ideas for improving communication and all aspects of a relationship…if you’re experiencing challenges or monotony, take a quick scan through this and see if you can get some good ideas to create a spark in your relationship. Introduction: ⁃ Anger isContinue reading “5 Love Languages for Men”
The Manifesto of Encouragement – Right Now
By: Danielle LaPorte In one line: A great source of motivation & inspiration…a beautiful poem. Right now there are Tibetan Buddhist monks in a temple in the Himalayas endlessly reciting mantras for the cessation of your suffering and for the flourishing of your happiness. Someone you haven’t met yet is already dreaming of adoring you.Continue reading “The Manifesto of Encouragement – Right Now”
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
BY: JACK WEATHERFORD In one line: One of the best biographies I have read…it’s hard to go wrong trying to better understand the influences of how the world has evolved over time In one more line: Genghis Khan’s Mongolian Empire has had some of the most meaningful impacts on how we got to where weContinue reading “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World”
Stoicism – A Guide to a Good Life
BY: WILLIAM B. IRVINE In one line: A great starter for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of Stoicism and looking for simple ways to start to integrate Stoic practices into your life. In one more line: One of my favorite principles–If we lack a philosophy for life, we may spend our life pursuingContinue reading “Stoicism – A Guide to a Good Life”
The Ministry for the Future
BY: KIM STANLEY ROBINSON In one line: These notes won’t do this one justice; one of my favorite new age sci-fi reads that combines historical learnings, contemporary climate & political challenges, with what very well could be a prescient outlook & interesting solutions to our environmental hurdles. You cant help being yourself.You’ll drag yourself allContinue reading “The Ministry for the Future”
The Mandibles
BY: LIONEL SHRIVER In one line: Recommended by my brother a couple years ago, one of the best takes on the possible implications of the Modern Monetary Policy (MMT) of the Central Bank (of the last 2 decades) & policies of the Federal Government…don’t think this is a far stretch. In one more line: StronglyContinue reading “The Mandibles”
The Wanderer
BY KHALIL GIBRAN In one line: A literary genius and one of the greatest writers to ever live; a journey to unpack the depth of his writing and a great way to challenge & expand your mind, and contemplate life.
The Deluge
BY STEPHEN MARKLEY In one line: The most accurate contemporary commentary on the social, socioeconomic, climate, and political issues of our generation; some of the most creative and visual prose I’ve ever read. Two of my Favorites: If there’s any measure of a person at his death, it is what they have done to advanceContinue reading “The Deluge”
Vagabonding
BY: ROLF POTTS In one line: Inspired by a journey that’s ahead, and for anyone else who is feeling called to exploring a new place with a fresh take, this is an insightful and easy read. “We travel initially to lose ourselves. And we travel next to find ourselves. We travel to open our heartsContinue reading “Vagabonding”
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