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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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”
Speaker for The Dead (#2 – Ender’s Game Saga)
BY: ORSON SCOTT CARD In one line: This was the original book Orson wanted to write, however he ended up writing Ender’s Game first to set the stage to properly contextualize this book–another great work and very different than Ender’s Game–more philosophical, slower, less game theory & tactical strategy.
The Way to Love
BY ANTHONY DE MELLO In one line: Wow, this is so so good; bring awareness and understanding to yourself and your life to start releasing your programming & attachments and realize that you have everything you need right now, in this moment to be the happiest you’ve ever been. PROFIT & LOSS: QUOTE: “For whatContinue reading “The Way to Love”
Co-Dependent No More
BY MELODY BEATTIE In one line: An oldie but a goodie. In one more line: If you’re unfamiliar with co-dependency, this is an excellent intro to it; in my experience, most relationships feature some degree of co-dependency that can often create lots of friction…worth the education. CHAPTER 1: ⁃ QUOTE: “It is not easy toContinue reading “Co-Dependent No More”
When Strangers Meet
BY KIO STARK In one line: Some big ideas on the ripple effect & potential impact the micro-interactions we have with strangers every day may have on solving some of the world’s problems—if nothing else, a quite novel & unique perspective. In one more line: If you’re looking for some motivation in meeting new people,Continue reading “When Strangers Meet”
The Four Agreements
BY DON MIGUEL RUIZ In one line: This is one of those texts that transcends time; it is a must read for anyone looking to interrupt the auto-pilot conditioning instilled in us from the second we’re born. Rating: 10/10 THE FOUR AGREEMENTS: Be impeccable w your word – say only what you mean; dont gossip;Continue reading “The Four Agreements”