This is a GREAT book if you are a self-trained individual pursuing the Ironman dream or trying to shave off some minutes of your personal record. It iThis is a GREAT book if you are a self-trained individual pursuing the Ironman dream or trying to shave off some minutes of your personal record. It is very detailed and in-depth and Matt puts a lot of focus on helping you understand the purpose of the sessions and what each element of training is meant to provide. I can't stress this enough because it is a key part of his approach. Other books that I've read pretty much only subscriped a training plan and I would follow it along as smoothly as I could but I hardly ever understood the value of the sessions I did. With Matts approach this is vastly different and it helped me a lot in figuring out the bigger picture of my season.
I have to add though that I think this is not the ideal book for somebody that is completely new to triathlon. It can and will seem overwhelming if you are just starting out and I think a beginner would be better off to read a more basic book and start out on his quest with a less specific training approach to just get rolling. Then, after a few months you might want to start picking up this book and refining your approach.
Again: this is probably one of the best, if not the best resource to craft a perfect training plan for yourself if you want to get really serious. But it can easily lead to you putting the whole thing off altogether if you have no previous experience and it can seem like a very daunting task at first....more
An instant favorite. I was hooked by this book the second I opened it on my Kindle and I finished it in one sitting. It is hilarious to read, yet it cAn instant favorite. I was hooked by this book the second I opened it on my Kindle and I finished it in one sitting. It is hilarious to read, yet it contains valuable applicable advice. And it motivates the heck out of you. I am sure I will be back to re-read this book numerous times in the future. Highly recommend it!...more
Hands down, the Harry Bosch series is my crime fiction find of the year. I tore through five books already in the last 3 months and every single one oHands down, the Harry Bosch series is my crime fiction find of the year. I tore through five books already in the last 3 months and every single one of them got me hooked. So stoked there are many more left!...more
Ein wahnsinnig ehrgeiziger Athlet. Sehr interessant, seine Gedankengänge und (teils sehr grenzwertigen) Entscheidungen nachzuverfolgen. Man beginnt zuEin wahnsinnig ehrgeiziger Athlet. Sehr interessant, seine Gedankengänge und (teils sehr grenzwertigen) Entscheidungen nachzuverfolgen. Man beginnt zu verstehen, was einen solchen Sportler antreibt und wie er tickt - was im Kopf eines solchen Ausnahmebergsteigers vor sich geht, wenn er im Solo an einem 8000er hängt. Schade, dass er inzwischen selbst einem Unfall zum Opfer gefallen ist....more
Nette, kurzweilige Lektüre mit vielen humorvollen aber auch lehrreichen Börsengeschichten. Nicht unbedingt zur persönlichen Weiterbildung zu empfehlenNette, kurzweilige Lektüre mit vielen humorvollen aber auch lehrreichen Börsengeschichten. Nicht unbedingt zur persönlichen Weiterbildung zu empfehlen, da das Buch wenig handfeste Ratschläge aufweist. Eher für diejenigen geeignet, die einfach interessiert sind an der Geschichte der Börse, volkswirtschaftlichen Zusammenhängen oder der Spekulation mit Wertpapieren. ...more
This book hits like a truck! Goggins is a phenomenal individual and whether you share his exact views or not, you have to admire his grit and determinThis book hits like a truck! Goggins is a phenomenal individual and whether you share his exact views or not, you have to admire his grit and determination. I highly recommend you add Can't Hurt Me to your reading list. Definitely a favorite....more
I picked this book up fresh off Bill Gate's 2018 recommended reading list. And what a page turner it has been! Rarely have I been hooked so hard by aI picked this book up fresh off Bill Gate's 2018 recommended reading list. And what a page turner it has been! Rarely have I been hooked so hard by a non-fiction book. I could barely put it down. Mindblowing story and very well told. Kudos to John Carreyrou for one of the biggest scoops of the century!...more
What a marvelous piece of work. One of the best books I've ever read! Antifragility is much more than a thought experiment in probabilistic thinking.What a marvelous piece of work. One of the best books I've ever read! Antifragility is much more than a thought experiment in probabilistic thinking. Taleb manages to blend harsh critique about modern society with philosophy and gives pragmatic advice about life in general, investing and health. Genius!...more
Fascinating story that really makes you appreciate what was accomplished back in the days with ridiculously simple technical equipment. The book got aFascinating story that really makes you appreciate what was accomplished back in the days with ridiculously simple technical equipment. The book got a little long winded and too technical in some parts for my taste (not being an engineer) though....more
Brilliantly researched and full of fascinating details. I think few people (including me, before this book) are even remotely aware of what a genius dBrilliantly researched and full of fascinating details. I think few people (including me, before this book) are even remotely aware of what a genius da Vinci was....more
I don't recall who recommended this book to me, but I'm very happy I eventually picked it up and gave it a shot. Lindbergh is perhaps one of history'sI don't recall who recommended this book to me, but I'm very happy I eventually picked it up and gave it a shot. Lindbergh is perhaps one of history's last true explorers and adventurers. Reading his first-hand account of the flight gives you a completely new pespective on events. Sure, it takes guts to accomplish something like this but what I really liked the most about the book is Lindbergh explaining his thought process behind his actions and carefully evaluating risk and return at each single stage of his flight. He is masterfully juggling numbers and calculations in his head way out over the ocean to make decisions on whether to sacrifice extra mileage in order to get better vision or to keep a clearer head, etc. In the end this is a story of man's struggle against his own body and mind and an outstanding lesson in discipline and taking calculated risks. I never thought I could be so captivated by a 500 page book of a man sitting in a cockpit without moving for 40 hours straight, given the fact that I don't really dig aviation and I also already knew the outcome of the story. But here I am, adding another book to my favorites-shelf....more
Gutes Buch als Einstieg in das Thema ETFs. Für regelmäßige Leser des Blogs vom Finanzwesir leider wenig neues, sondern eher eine Zusammenfassung der BGutes Buch als Einstieg in das Thema ETFs. Für regelmäßige Leser des Blogs vom Finanzwesir leider wenig neues, sondern eher eine Zusammenfassung der Blogartikel mit ein paar Füllkapiteln. Leider nicht sauber lektoriert und daher mit vielen Fehlern, fehlenden Worten und unstrukturiertem Aufbau. Dennoch: Herr Warneckes Investment Philosophie wird sehr gut erklärt und kann auch pragmatisch anhand des Buchs umgesetzt werden. Quasi eine seichtere Version des Kommers....more
Nicely lays out the basics once again. Nothing new or very innovative but a well rounded work. I guess when you pick up a book that essentially singsNicely lays out the basics once again. Nothing new or very innovative but a well rounded work. I guess when you pick up a book that essentially sings the gospel of indexing, it's not surprising to hear the same lessons all over again. Still I found it fun to read, easily digestible and - coming from Tony Robbins - quite motivating. I believe this could be a great book for the "staying the course" reading list during rough times in the market....more
Komplette Schwarzmalerei. Das Buch ist extrem einseitig. Viele der aufgeführten Tatsachen sind zwar sicherlich korrekt dargestellt, es fehlt allerdingKomplette Schwarzmalerei. Das Buch ist extrem einseitig. Viele der aufgeführten Tatsachen sind zwar sicherlich korrekt dargestellt, es fehlt allerdings jede Beleuchtung der Gegenseite. Zudem vermisse ich Vorschläge, wie das Finanzsystem für Privatanleger alternativ anders aussehen könnte. Die Tatsache, dass abseits der Fakten unnötig auf Herr Finks privatem Lebensstil herumgeritten wird, macht das Buch nicht objektiver. Für mich ein Fehlkauf....more
I liked the general idea of Tetlock's reasearch as well as the results he presented. It is astonishing and shocking that there is in fact no measuremeI liked the general idea of Tetlock's reasearch as well as the results he presented. It is astonishing and shocking that there is in fact no measurement of pundits' forecasts at the moment. Although I have to say that I found the book a little drawn out, especially towards the later chapters on teams and leaders. The key concept of this book could - in my opinion - have easily been explained in half the pages as well. I particularly liked how Tetlock tied in Kahneman's and Taleb's work as well towards the end of the book (as a matter of fact, I picked up all three books at the same time). There are indeed very relevant analogies (and opposing concepts), especially to Taleb's work on probability. I recommend Antifragile (Taleb) and Thinking Fast and Slow (Kahneman) as companion books to grab if this interests you....more
Probably the longest book I ever read. Easily so if you add the sort of required prequel #2.5 of the series (I believe they combine for a total of aroProbably the longest book I ever read. Easily so if you add the sort of required prequel #2.5 of the series (I believe they combine for a total of around 1.600 pages). I have to say it was not my favorite of the series but I still enjoyed the plot and - sometimes surprising - further development of the characters. Sanderson has set out a nice stage for some of the side-characters to rise and shine in the future books. Already looking forward to the next one, but I guess we'll have to be patient for a while again....more
I literally burned through this to get to Oathbringer, waiting on my desk to be devoured next. Nice appetizer! I really like Lift as a character, sheI literally burned through this to get to Oathbringer, waiting on my desk to be devoured next. Nice appetizer! I really like Lift as a character, she adds some spice to the story....more
Classic Poirot! You can read along and try to solve it yourself but you inevitably fail to do so until the big moment where he lays it all out. Well pClassic Poirot! You can read along and try to solve it yourself but you inevitably fail to do so until the big moment where he lays it all out. Well played!...more
Definitely an all time favorite and one of the best fiction books I've ever read. It kept me interested and on the edge throughout the entire story wiDefinitely an all time favorite and one of the best fiction books I've ever read. It kept me interested and on the edge throughout the entire story without getting dull at any point. I have no idea if all of the science checks out but honestly I don't care! Highly recommended read....more
It is either the fact that I read a bunch of Brandon Sanderson books around the same time as I was reading The Lightning Thief or I am just getting toIt is either the fact that I read a bunch of Brandon Sanderson books around the same time as I was reading The Lightning Thief or I am just getting too old for the "Young Adult" genre in general (although I am still clinging to Harry Potter!). But I did not really enjoy reading this book. The story and characters felt much too shallow for my taste, so I will not pick up the sequels....more
I came for a book about meditation and got the long winded autobiography of a NYC news anchor... Maybe that's my own fault and I had the wrong expectaI came for a book about meditation and got the long winded autobiography of a NYC news anchor... Maybe that's my own fault and I had the wrong expectations about the book but I think a lot of people will be misled. Still two stars because Dan Harris writes in an enjoyable way and some of the anecdotes were quite funny. The gist of this book could be summerized in 30 pages tops, though....more
Amazing! People call him a bragger and hate against Branson's companies and his (sometimes reckless) adventures. But hands down, when you accomplish tAmazing! People call him a bragger and hate against Branson's companies and his (sometimes reckless) adventures. But hands down, when you accomplish the things he did, it is hard to write an autobiography that does not come across like a humble brag. To me, the book was very inspiring and I found myself jotting down notes more than a few dozen times. The world needs more people like Branson with entrepreneurial spirit but their hearts in the right place. I applaud this guy!...more
I can not fathom how thoroughly and well reasearched this book is. Seriously, it is impossible to imagine how much work and dedication Pinker put intoI can not fathom how thoroughly and well reasearched this book is. Seriously, it is impossible to imagine how much work and dedication Pinker put into this - simply astounding. I wouldn't go as far as calling it a beach lecture, though the very dense information is presented in a terrific style. Let's hope that the conclusions Pinker draws from his research prove to be right and we will have a bright future ahead....more
What a fantastic read! I can't recommend this book enough. For me it opened my mind to the entire school of Stoicism and the teachings of not only SenWhat a fantastic read! I can't recommend this book enough. For me it opened my mind to the entire school of Stoicism and the teachings of not only Seneca but also Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius and others. Many of the concepts presented in these letters by Seneca are invaluable life lessons. I absolutely treasure this book along with my annotations in it!...more
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