What an amazing book. This is a terrific primer on Stoicism and personally this gave a framework and a name for many of the beliefs I already had so iWhat an amazing book. This is a terrific primer on Stoicism and personally this gave a framework and a name for many of the beliefs I already had so in that sense it was incredibly satisfying for me to read.
Even for those who don't resonate with the particular philosophy of Stoicism I think reading the introduction to this book is incredibly valuable and stresses the value of having a philosophy of life. Stoicism is one such philosophy but there are others and having a philosophy of life will help direct your actions, increase your satisfaction and, as the author notes, help you avoid misliving....more
Had never heard of this manga before (not really much of a manga reader) but the concept of this book intrigued me. I feel like I hear lots of WWII stHad never heard of this manga before (not really much of a manga reader) but the concept of this book intrigued me. I feel like I hear lots of WWII stories, most of which focuses on the European theater or the US side of the fight with Japan but mostly Pearl Harbor, the atomic bombs, or Iwo Jima so to hear life from the perspective of a Japanese soldier in another battle was very interesting. I loved how Mizuki laid the characters out in the beginning along with a rough command chart for those unfamiliar with military organization.
Very sobering tale and interesting to read in a visual format. Not quite up to the caliber of Maus in my opinion but definitely a good read especially for those interested in history....more
A very good read. This book went places I didn't expect and cover a pretty wide breadth of issues. DeRay is such and interesting person and incrediblyA very good read. This book went places I didn't expect and cover a pretty wide breadth of issues. DeRay is such and interesting person and incredibly thoughtful. In a world where so many viewpoints are so black and white and things are said to get a response it is incredibly refreshing to read such a nuanced intelligent viewpoint that is trying to educate instead of merely elicit a visceral response to get headlines and sell books. I think any person would be enriched from reading this book regardless of their prior viewpoints....more
Offerman's book was pretty good. I expected it to be a bit more random humorous observations and less autobiographical but that is mostly on me for noOfferman's book was pretty good. I expected it to be a bit more random humorous observations and less autobiographical but that is mostly on me for not reading the overview of the book better. All that being said I do appreciate Offerman's voice and sense of humor. An amusing, light read which works well for the summer....more
An interesting read with many thoughtful points but quite frankly I thought many of the chapters meandered and strayed very far from the point. It likAn interesting read with many thoughtful points but quite frankly I thought many of the chapters meandered and strayed very far from the point. It likely could have been much shorter and tighter.
In addition, while I've enjoyed interviews with Jordan Peterson by Joe Rogan and Jocko Willink I think his writing comes off much more dry. His points work much better spoken especially in interview/discussion form....more
Really interesting book. Not only did I enjoy the content but Annie did a great job of integrating source material/suggested further reading into her Really interesting book. Not only did I enjoy the content but Annie did a great job of integrating source material/suggested further reading into her writing. This is a great read for anyone who is a fan of books like Predictably Irrational and Thinking Fast and Slow. The wrinkle that Annie adds to the conversation is pretty obvious from the title:bets. To my mind it's really a more understandable take on scenario planning. Understanding that there are a bunch of possible outcomes and the same choices won't always yield the same outcome. Understanding how to internalize this uncertainty and separate results from process so that you aren't learning the wrong lessons in life.
I hope Annie continues writing as not only does she have a unique take to add, she also is very enjoyable to read....more
Loved this book. Was a great balance of financial common sense, with real estate, with financial independence. Struck a nice balance between all of thLoved this book. Was a great balance of financial common sense, with real estate, with financial independence. Struck a nice balance between all of these things without being too dogmatic or overzealous. Scott Trench frames things well and really excited to see what he continues to do both writing but also on the BiggerPockets money podcast....more
This book was so fun. I had little to no knowledge of the ebbs and flows of the board game industry but I knew that I enjoyed playing many of them. ThThis book was so fun. I had little to no knowledge of the ebbs and flows of the board game industry but I knew that I enjoyed playing many of them. This book did a great job of breaking up the history in periods of time but also in types of games ('race'/die roll games, war strategy games, cooperative games). A phenomenal read that I would recommend to anyone.
It got me excited to play board games again. Who's in?...more
Excellent leadership book. I've had the pleasure of seeing Jocko talk in person (and getting a picture taken with him). He's truly inspiring and just Excellent leadership book. I've had the pleasure of seeing Jocko talk in person (and getting a picture taken with him). He's truly inspiring and just straight forward, logical, smart, and no nonsense. Great to listen to. He and Leif Babin have written a very pointed and incredibly useful book on leadership that I hope continues to get traction and become practiced by more organizations....more
What a great little book. I thought CS Lewis' The Four Loves would be the best book I ever read on love but I think this one may be better if only becWhat a great little book. I thought CS Lewis' The Four Loves would be the best book I ever read on love but I think this one may be better if only because of its practical applicability of the content to my relationships. What is interesting about the way that Chapman frames the 5 love languages is that it feels like there's nothing in it that I wasn't already implicitly aware of and I can look back at ways I've thought of things in the past and see these interpretations in it. What I found most valuable about this book, and would make me recommend it to ANYONE since we'll all be in a relationship at some point, is that it frames love and how different people express and perceive expressions of love in a very understandable way that will help you be a better spouse or significant others. I like most people have been in a relationship where we feel like we're trying so hard and our acts of love are unappreciated and also times where we feel unloved in a relationship. This book offers an explanation of how we're essentially talking past each other and how to change that. A great book that I HIGHLY recommend....more
The book was ok but it's largely just a repackaging of every other Kiyosaki book so realistically if you've read Rich Dad, Poor Dad you can pretty mucThe book was ok but it's largely just a repackaging of every other Kiyosaki book so realistically if you've read Rich Dad, Poor Dad you can pretty much skip this. Also continues to amaze me that how powerful his ideas are that he can continue to sell books that rehash the same ideas. Realistically, his writing is not even that good as he is incredibly redundant. But those are mostly just nitpicks. I think I'm done with Kiyosaki books. Might re-read Rich Dad, Poor Dad some day but I've got the gist of his schtick....more
Not a ton of new content here in my opinion as most of it is just doubling down on Rich Dad Poor Dad. Not necessarily a bad thing but really more of aNot a ton of new content here in my opinion as most of it is just doubling down on Rich Dad Poor Dad. Not necessarily a bad thing but really more of an addendum in my opinion and Kiyosaki's writing style is repetitive as is. I liked that he pulled back at times in this one and didn't seem as "you can be rich tomorrow with no money down" and seemed a bit more practical in terms of starting where you are but with a new mindset. Still a quality read but not as game changing if you've already read Rich Dad Poor Dad....more
This book was ok but didn't add a lot to Kiyosaki's previous works. The downside of this one is that it gets REALLY preachy. "Remember in 2002 when I This book was ok but didn't add a lot to Kiyosaki's previous works. The downside of this one is that it gets REALLY preachy. "Remember in 2002 when I said the economy was in danger?" "I'm so smart for investing in gold and silver (but don't necessarily do it now, you need to learn about the investments yourself)". I couldn't help but wonder that he has likely made hundreds of statements that in retrospect look ridiculous and he's only highlighting the ones that make him look prescient.
That being said, his focus on the cashflow quadrant and the importance of understanding investing and how taxes and expenses work is good advice that is not adhered to by enough people. I appreciate that he focuses on operating with integrity and treating others fairly as he explains why the tax code is structured to favor investors and business owners but it makes me wonder his viewpoint on taking advantage of tax loopholes that very clearly shouldn't exist outside of sweetheart deals. What wins out in his mind in that case: operating with integrity, or letting the tax code direct your financial moves?
Not a bad read but I think if you read Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Cashflow Quadrant (which I intend to read soon) you can probably skip this one....more
Really cool book that talks you through flipping houses. Seems daunting but doable. Will likely dabble some day but learning as much as I can until thReally cool book that talks you through flipping houses. Seems daunting but doable. Will likely dabble some day but learning as much as I can until that day comes....more
Really excellent resource of you're contemplating getting into house flipping and have no idea where to start. Not sure if it's ultimately for me but Really excellent resource of you're contemplating getting into house flipping and have no idea where to start. Not sure if it's ultimately for me but everyone will end up fixing some piece of property at some point in their life....more
This book was great for what it was, a complete walkthrough of the steps you need to take to be an effective landlord. I love that Turner talks about This book was great for what it was, a complete walkthrough of the steps you need to take to be an effective landlord. I love that Turner talks about having certain forms and then shares his versions of them. I suspect this will be a valuable resource in the future....more
I think the high level message of the book (essentially the title) is a good one and the anecdotes provided are nice but this book lacks meat in my opI think the high level message of the book (essentially the title) is a good one and the anecdotes provided are nice but this book lacks meat in my opinion. Maybe it's just because this is not a new or earth shattering concept to me but it just seemed like "Of course, humility is WAY better than ego in pretty much every case."
It was a short enough read though and I think the author was writing this for a different audience who isn't necessarily me and has traveled a path more similar to his own. Not a book to avoid but I wouldn't rush to put it on your 'must read' list....more
Was expecting more from this book. Was largely just anecdotal. Was hoping for a firmer grounding in data/research or at least something much more pracWas expecting more from this book. Was largely just anecdotal. Was hoping for a firmer grounding in data/research or at least something much more practical and actionable. It made passing attempts at both but fell into the category of an assortment of interesting/inspiring stories that hopefully make you want to be better.
I feel like he just purchased a handful of Harvard case studies and summarized them....more
There are a lot of great ideas to work more deeply, more efficiently and better in this book. I've started to implement some of them but it is such a There are a lot of great ideas to work more deeply, more efficiently and better in this book. I've started to implement some of them but it is such a seismic shift from the frenetic pace most of us operate at where we're expected to be available at all times. I strongly encourage this book to anyone. Even if you only put a few ideas into practice I believe it will lead to a more focused and more fulfilling life....more
This book was semi-interesting and I enjoyed the concept - what that we currently accept as fact will later be viewed as ridiculous in the distant futThis book was semi-interesting and I enjoyed the concept - what that we currently accept as fact will later be viewed as ridiculous in the distant future in the same way we look at concepts from the past (concepts of gravity, earth as the center of the universe).
There was some cool thought experiments put forth but some of it seemed a bit dense and neurotic especially when it came to literature and music. The scientific parts were pretty cool but this book could have been a 20 page essay and achieved the same effect for me....more
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