An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding Summary (8/10)

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume is considered one of the most philosophical and scientific texts ever written, and primarily, it exposes the limits of human rationality through a series of 12 essays that are quite rational themselves. Indeed, Hume starts by admitting to the limited power of his own arguments, but in … Read more

The Myth of Entrepreneurship Summary (8/10)

The Myth of Entrepreneurship is a short, easy, and insightful book about the inherent risks of entrepreneurship. These days, it has become trendy to become an entrepreneur, to follow your passion, and there is no shortage of people promoting this idea- often for selfish reasons. But starting a business is risky, and it is worth … Read more

Faust Summary (8.4/10)

FAUST by Goethe is a play that is based on a tragic myth. It is about a scholar and magician named Faust, who strikes a deal with the devil (Mephistopheles), that he should experience everything on earth, the deepest despairs and the greatest joys, in exchange for his soul. Faust is so confident that nothing … Read more

The Anti-Escape

The person who stands accused of escaping is usually the alcoholic or the chronic gamer, the drug addict or the problem gambler, but who cannot be accused of escaping? Do people not escape by doing things that are productive and even socially beneficial? Workaholics are useful, they may even be prosperous and happy, but they … Read more

Zorba the Greek Summary (7/10)

Zorba the Greek is about the adventure Nikos Kazantzakis had with George Zorba as they sailed for business. A strong friendship develops between the two men, and what makes it interesting is that they are opposites. Kazantzakis is a scholar, a cerebral-minded man who sees nothing as too simple. He is analytic and calculating, he … Read more

The Art of Seduction Summary (8/10)

In The Art of Seduction, Greene demystifies seduction down to its component parts. By understanding the principles of seduction, and of anti-seduction, you will have a framework with which you can adjust your behavior, so that you are not only more seductive to the opposite sex, but to your customers and business partners. Seduction, we … Read more