Without us knowing, habits control our lives. This book tries to help you recognize those habits and change them for the better. Sometimes I think it...moreWithout us knowing, habits control our lives. This book tries to help you recognize those habits and change them for the better. Sometimes I think it got off point a little, a couple times while reading I thought, What does this have to do with habits? Willpower, Predictably Irrational and Switch are all books of a similar theme, I think I liked Switch the most.(less)
At first Ron Paul's ideas seem a little extreme but extreme measures are needed to combat extreme situations like the fact that spending on entitlemen...moreAt first Ron Paul's ideas seem a little extreme but extreme measures are needed to combat extreme situations like the fact that spending on entitlements of social security, medicare and medicaid will exceed the country's revenue in as little as 12 years from now rendering the country bankrupt. I agree with a lot of his ideas. Whenever the government medels in our affairs it has unintended consequences that cause harm. (less)
This is a great short book. Each chapter is a few pages, I skimmed some of the chapters that were written more as a reference for when you would need...moreThis is a great short book. Each chapter is a few pages, I skimmed some of the chapters that were written more as a reference for when you would need it - like maintenance stuff. The parts I really related to were about how bike racing culture has had a negative effect on recreational riding. You don't need expensive and fancy clip in pedals, spandex and a $4,000 bike to have fun riding - actually by not having these things you stand a better chance at enjoying yourself even more.(less)
Great content but for me the writing style gets in the way. Seth writes books like blog posts. As blog posts their great but reading in that format fr...moreGreat content but for me the writing style gets in the way. Seth writes books like blog posts. As blog posts their great but reading in that format from cover to cover gets tedious. That said, this is a motivational read about getting over the fear and using the new digital revolution we are a part of to make the difference you were born to make. Not much new here though - was a little too similar to his last book Linchpin and if you read his blog, like I do, you've already read a lot of this. (less)
we've all wondered about what it would be like to go back and do things differently in our lives, this book gives good insight to what that would be l...morewe've all wondered about what it would be like to go back and do things differently in our lives, this book gives good insight to what that would be like.(less)
I really liked this book. The main character is super cool. I love detective stories and the backdrop of an astroid about to collide with earth made i...moreI really liked this book. The main character is super cool. I love detective stories and the backdrop of an astroid about to collide with earth made it even better. (less)
I really related to the main thesis of this book. The commonly held idea to discover what your passion is and then find a job out there that matches i...moreI really related to the main thesis of this book. The commonly held idea to discover what your passion is and then find a job out there that matches it has never worked for me. First of all how do I figure out what I'm passionate about, and secondly how do I get someone to pay me for it? His points on how this passion mindset makes you uncertain, self-conscience and unhappy have been true for me. His alternative to the passion mindset - getting good at something so you can demand the benefits that passion provides, rings true with me. A must read for anyone starting out or early in their career path. (less)
This book was less insightful than I thought it would be. A lot of the points made I had already heard of before. That said, its an inspiring book abo...moreThis book was less insightful than I thought it would be. A lot of the points made I had already heard of before. That said, its an inspiring book about what the future holds in the networked age.(less)
The exciting conclusion to the trilogy. This one got more sci-fi than the previous two - more outer space and time travel. Reads like a mystery where...moreThe exciting conclusion to the trilogy. This one got more sci-fi than the previous two - more outer space and time travel. Reads like a mystery where they are piecing together clues through out the adventure. (less)
In the same vein as the new Batman movies, this one starts over in a new "more realistic" Gotham where Bruce Wayne is young and inexperienced trying t...moreIn the same vein as the new Batman movies, this one starts over in a new "more realistic" Gotham where Bruce Wayne is young and inexperienced trying to track down his parents killer and Oswald Cobbelpot is the corrupt mayor under suspicion. Kinda cool, not that original though. (less)
I was home sick one day and almost read the whole thing. A lot of fun to read, a little gory, goes from one action sequence to another and has some fu...moreI was home sick one day and almost read the whole thing. A lot of fun to read, a little gory, goes from one action sequence to another and has some fun time travel science fiction rolled in.(less)
The day is coming when media literacy will be required education for everyone. This book points out the truth about how media online works and why you...moreThe day is coming when media literacy will be required education for everyone. This book points out the truth about how media online works and why you should be worried.(less)
I got a little bored about 3/4 through and started skimming parts. I felt like saying "get on with it" with the stories and examples used to demonstra...moreI got a little bored about 3/4 through and started skimming parts. I felt like saying "get on with it" with the stories and examples used to demonstrate resilience, too much detail. It kind of felt like the examples were reaching a little far too. (less)
Fun to read an anthropologists point of view of American homes. Pretty fascinating. The most startling observations for me were the disconnects betwee...moreFun to read an anthropologists point of view of American homes. Pretty fascinating. The most startling observations for me were the disconnects between what we think we need and what we really do - like investing money in master bedrooms and backyards when we spend nearly zero time in them. The statistics about clutter, over consuming, and possessions were depressing. We Americans own, store, stockpile, keep and covet lots of stuff.(less)
This book is great. I agree with the author that last decade should be called the "fail decade" and that the lack of trust in leadership in America is...moreThis book is great. I agree with the author that last decade should be called the "fail decade" and that the lack of trust in leadership in America is a big problem. Our meritocratic culture is in need of a reboot. The inequality in America between the haves and have-nots is cause for serious concern, especially as the haves continue to bend the rules in their favor which will continue to create failures that effect the have-nots disproportionately. I hate crony capitalism, it's the biggest problem in America today and this book stroked that fire a little more for me.(less)
The author sees no detail as too small to include in this book. It moves at a deliberate, slow pace which makes the middle 200 pages a little difficul...moreThe author sees no detail as too small to include in this book. It moves at a deliberate, slow pace which makes the middle 200 pages a little difficult. The last 100 pages fly by as the story reaches its climax. The history of Marconi and the beginnings of radio is fascinating. This combined with a murder mystery makes for fun nonfiction.(less)
I learned a lot about leftist beliefs and conservative beliefs in this book. Great way to put into context the underlying beliefs behind the right and...moreI learned a lot about leftist beliefs and conservative beliefs in this book. Great way to put into context the underlying beliefs behind the right and left in politics.(less)
Being in a happy marriage means putting the happiness of your spouse before you're own. This book explains how to think about the best ways to do that...moreBeing in a happy marriage means putting the happiness of your spouse before you're own. This book explains how to think about the best ways to do that. Nothing in here was very new to me, mostly confirmed my beliefs on what makes successful marriages. (less)
Even though this is written in laymans terms it still requires some brain crunching on economic theories, I was re-reading paragraphs multiple times t...moreEven though this is written in laymans terms it still requires some brain crunching on economic theories, I was re-reading paragraphs multiple times to try and understand sometimes. His solution is more government spending. He explains why all the concerns that oppose this are wrong - crowding out private spending, inflation, concern about more debt, why the first stimulas was insufficient, consumer confidence in the economy. Also explains why the idea of more austerity right now is very wrong headed. I feel a little more educated but not convinced one way or the other.(less)
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