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.

An Easy Way to Stop Forgetting

Your Attention is Your Most Valuable Commodity The average persons short-term memory has been mutilated by the modern massacre of relentless stimuli and our chemical-infested food & healthcare systems. Tell me if this sounds familiar…you start your day with a list of things to do and an hour in, get a random message from aContinue reading “An Easy Way to Stop Forgetting”

Simple Strategy Better Habits

The Productivity Battle Over the last 12 months I’ve struggled in making meaningful progress toward some new skills I’ve wanted to learn & goals I set. I couldn’t figure out how to “fit them into my day”, kept feeling like “there wasn’t enough time”. I was failing at creating the necessary habits to make meaningfulContinue reading “Simple Strategy Better Habits”

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”