The reading collection
Psychology, geopolitics, philosophy—and everything in between.
60 readings · 49–60
1-Sentence Description ofThe Improvement of the Mindby Issac Watts --- An early text about how to learn, and it was recommended by Faraday, who claimed that it had provided him with the framework and tools he needed…
Switch is a book about changing your behavior, by understanding the impediments to change in any circumstance. The authors divide the book into three parts: the rider, the elephant, and the path.
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is about our perceptions of success and genius. Gladwell’s take on the classic nature vs nurture argument, is that nurture wins.
“Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” is a motivational book by Simon Sinek that emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose behind everything we do.
In “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World”, Adam Grant tackles the question of what drives people to be creative. To find answers, Grant looks at a variety of fields, from business to sports to government,…
1-Sentence Description ofThe Art of Learningby Josh Waitzkin --- ” Waitzkin tells his remarkable story of personal achievement and shares the principles of learning and performance that have propelled him to the top,…
The 37% Rule The 37% rule defines a time to stop searching when looking for an apartment, or a partner. The idea here is to figure out how much time you have and stop your search when 37% of that time has elapsed and…
1-Sentence Description of How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organization of ideas and notes. --- --- Work as if writing is the only thing that…
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a book about fighting Resistance with a capital R – the most dangerous force that any creative person can encounter. Pressfield spent most of his life doing odd jobs while…
Models by Mark Manson is a book about attracting women. While every topic around the dating experience is covered, the main message of the book is simple: be vulnerable.
1-Sentence Description ofMake It Stickby Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel --- Concrete techniques for becoming a more productive learner. --- --- 1. Retrieving** – Practice retrieving new and…
“The Art of Worldly Wisdom” by Baltasar Gracian is an enduring compilation of aphorisms providing insightful