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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Gripping life story full of takeaways for an engineer, businessman, student. I couldn’t put the book down. My takeaways:

Posted bytomreadsJanuary 21, 2017January 3, 2018Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Apple, Books, Philosophy, Steve Jobs, Zen3 Comments on Steve Jobs

Influence

Influence Book Cover

Influence The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini Read:  2016, Rating:  10/10. READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. My Keep Notes: Commitment and Consistency Get them to write it down – commitments such as from vp to get more headcount Don’t let people commit public ally if you want to influence Idea: […]

Posted bytomreadsDecember 31, 2016November 27, 2017Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Books, Psychology, Self-ImprovementLeave a comment on Influence

The Power of Habit

power of habit

Entertaining and practical introduction breaking down the formation of habits and the three-step habit loop. Long and detailed case examples throughout the book. I will definitely re-read the first couple chapters again.

Posted bytomreadsDecember 28, 2016March 16, 2017Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Books, Habits, Psychology, Willpower1 Comment on The Power of Habit

The 4-Hour Workweek

4-hour workweek

The 4-Hour Workweek provides step-by-step breakdown for Lifestyle Design, Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich.

Posted bytomreadsDecember 26, 2016January 16, 2017Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Books, Self-Improvement, Tim Ferriss

Stumbling on Happiness

Stumbling Happiness

Interesting insights into many life situations. This book does not answer “how to be happy” but gives background information on the feeling of happiness.

Posted bytomreadsDecember 21, 2016January 16, 2017Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Psychology, Self-Improvement

Show Your Work!

A book to help you think about work as a never-ending process. Swift and inspiring call to action.

Posted bytomreadsDecember 20, 2016January 16, 2017Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Blogging, Books, Self-ImprovementLeave a comment on Show Your Work!

Mindwise

Mindwise

I only finished first three parts (approx 25%) but intend to finish the book. Very scientific, examples are detailed and referenced thoroughly in the book.

Posted bytomreadsNovember 6, 2016January 16, 2017Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Books, Psychology, Self-Improvement

Free Will

Free Will

A quick fun read introducing the concept of Free Will. Highly Recommended.

Posted bytomreadsNovember 4, 2016January 16, 2017Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Books, Philosophy, Psychology, Sam Harris1 Comment on Free Will

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life by Scott Adams. Filled with extremely entertaining anecdotes with applicable lessons for all readers. Recommended for Everyone.

Posted bytomreadsOctober 24, 2016January 3, 2018Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Books, Scott Adams, Self-Improvement1 Comment on How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

God’s Debris

Gods Debris

A Thought Experiment

I recommend 10/10 everyone read “God’s Debris” by Scott Adams because I’m a simple person with questions.

Posted bytomreadsOctober 23, 2016February 15, 2017Posted inAll Posts, BooksTags: Books, Philosophy, Scott Adams

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