6 min read ⌚ The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng Life can be stranger than fiction. And, sometimes, not in the good sense. “What Is the What” tells one such story. An astonishing, powerful, tear-jerking story. Who Should Read “What Is the What”? And Why? “What Is the What” is basically the autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng, […]
7 min read ⌚ How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life Everything you see around you has been designed to match somebody’s original vision. Bill Burnett and Dave Evans have an idea: why not do the same with your life as well? They have a manual to help you get started: “Designing Your Life.” Who Should […]
6 min read ⌚ At around 9 p.m., on March 9, 2015, Paul Kalanithi, an Indian-American neurosurgeon, passed away after a long and grueling battle with cancer, just a month shy of his 38th birthday. Published several months later by his wife, “When Breath Becomes Air” is his unfinished, thoroughly heartbreaking autobiography. One which will undoubtedly […]
6 min read ⌚ Half a decade ago, James Altucher asked you to choose yourself. Now, he’s back with another advice: “Reinvent Yourself.” Who Should Read “Reinvent Yourself”? And Why? If you have heard anything about James Altucher, you probably already know that he is an incessant experimenter and that he absolutely abhors the idea […]
6 min read ⌚ 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living You want to live a happier and more fulfilled life? Then, please do – with Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman’s “The Daily Stoic.” There’s a lesson here for every day in the year. And each of them is timeless. Who Should […]
6 min read ⌚ What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything Do you want to learn how to become an astronaut? Or how life in space can alter your perspective about living on Earth? Then, read our summary of Chris Hadfield’s “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.” […]
6 min read ⌚ The New Mood Therapy: The Clinically Proven Drug-Free Treatment for Depression If you suffer from some mild form of depression – or even anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse – “Feeling Good” can help you possibly even more than medications. But even if you suffer from major depressive disorder, please read this book […]
6 min read ⌚ Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World You want to change the world. Start off by making your bed. Don’t believe us? Then, let us rephrase that in the words of a decorated United States Navy admiral: “Make Your Bed!” Who Should Read “Make Your Bed”? And […]
5 min read ⌚ Hesitant to share an accomplishment with your loved ones so as to not sound too irritating? Time for a brief lesson by Alexandra Franzen: “How to Talk About Your Accomplishments Without Sounding Braggy and Annoying.” Who Should Read “How to Talk About Your Accomplishments Without Sounding Braggy and Annoying”? And Why? If […]
6 min read ⌚ Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience You know what lean methodology is, but not sure how to apply its principles in your design & development firm? Enter Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden to give you a lesson or two in “Lean UX.” Who Should Read “Lean UX”? And Why? O’Reilly’s “Lean […]
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