7 min read ⌚ Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life The world doesn’t revolve around you. That’s the gist of what David Foster Wallace wants you to never forget. He explains why in his beautiful 2005 Kenyon College commencement speech “This Is Water.” Who Should Read “This Is Water”? And […]
A Dictionary of the English Language Summary
6 min read ⌚ In Which the Words Are Deduced from Their Originals, And Illustrated in Their Different Significations by Examples There are much better dictionaries than Samuel Johnson’s (read: OED). But many people still think of his dictionary when they hear “A Dictionary of the English Language.” Read ahead to find out why. Who Should […]
Getting the Love You Want Summary
The Gospel of John Summary
7 min read ⌚ “The Gospel of John” is a symbolic biography of Jesus. Need we say more? Read on! Who Should Read “The Gospel of John”? And Why? Oh, come on! We choose to not dignify these questions with an answer. “The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved” Biography All that we know about the author […]
The Epistle of James Summary
7 min read ⌚ Interested in reading a letter written by the brother of Jesus? If so, the brief “Epistle of James” may be your only chance to. And we have its summary. Who Should Read “The Epistle of James”? And Why? “The Epistle of James” is the first of the seven catholic epistles – which doesn’t […]
What Is the What Summary
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, […]
Designing Your Life Summary
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 […]
When Breath Becomes Air Summary
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 […]
Turning Pro Summary
6 min read ⌚ Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work Just because you earn money to do a job doesn’t mean that you are a professional. But you can become one if you follow Steven Pressfield’s advice. “Turning Pro” has never been easier. Who Should Read “Turning Pro”? And Why? It’s there in […]
Reinvent Yourself Summary
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 […]
