It was useful for understanding the histoIt was useful for understanding the history and context for many of our current economic situations, albeit mIt was useful for understanding the histoIt was useful for understanding the history and context for many of our current economic situations, albeit much of it is revisionist history. I know that Reich is an intelligent man, so I often wonder if he is pushing several of his points as a political agenda, or out of ignorance.
There were just so many flaws in the first third of the book that I couldn't make it past the half way point.
He is a great speaker and presenter, but I would encourage readers to look elsewhere for the basics of economics and government programs. ry and context for many of our...more
Wasn't bad, wasn't great. Was an OK book for generalizing how leadership works. I got through about 3/4 of it and found it to be too generic to be useWasn't bad, wasn't great. Was an OK book for generalizing how leadership works. I got through about 3/4 of it and found it to be too generic to be useful. ...more
Some of the key topics covered here include: 1) Personal responsibility 2) Accountability 3) Shrugging off the things you cannot change, to focus on thosSome of the key topics covered here include: 1) Personal responsibility 2) Accountability 3) Shrugging off the things you cannot change, to focus on those you can 4) The benefits of preparation 5) Outrage - when and how it can be both a detriment, and useful
Overall I really enjoyed it, and particularly the audiobook, which the author narrates. Much of it is filled with personal anecdotes from the author's life, including the loss of his mother to cancer at a young age, breaking his leg during SEAL Hell Week, and then returning later to complete it.
I listened to the audio book, and it was fantastic. Engaging from the beginning to the end, and the authors do a great job of citing their sources aloI listened to the audio book, and it was fantastic. Engaging from the beginning to the end, and the authors do a great job of citing their sources along the way, which is essentially when challenging commonly held beliefs in society today.
The other reviews cover it better than I could, but I'll say it is one of the best reads I've had in the last year.
This book synthesizes the teachings of many disciplines to illuminate the causes of major problems besetting college students and campuses, including declines in mental health, academic freedom, and collegiality. More importantly, the authors present evidence-based strategies for overcoming these challenges. An engrossing, thought-provoking, and ultimately inspiring read.” —Nadine Strossen, past President, ACLU...more
Fantastic overview of the stealth, recon, and bomber programs Lockheed lead throughout the 1950s -> 1990s.
Whether you are a brand new to aviation or Fantastic overview of the stealth, recon, and bomber programs Lockheed lead throughout the 1950s -> 1990s.
Whether you are a brand new to aviation or have plenty of experience, you'll understand exactly what the author is discussing, as he assumes no prior knowledge.
It was refreshing to hear the view points of other individuals involved in the program over time as well. Despite being 25 years old, I found the content to be relevant even today. ...more
Concise yet detailed explanation of how the nuclear arms race begin, and how we got to where we are today.
I enjoyed that the author took times to see Concise yet detailed explanation of how the nuclear arms race begin, and how we got to where we are today.
I enjoyed that the author took times to see all arguments around nuclear arms (should we have more? less? somewhere in the middle?) and explain why someone would feel that way.
The author repeats himself a bit, but I actually found it very helpful when understanding some of the more complex topics and parts and how they tie together. ...more
Branson injects his charisma and humor into this one, which makes it far more enjoyable than a typical business book. It's interesting to see some of Branson injects his charisma and humor into this one, which makes it far more enjoyable than a typical business book. It's interesting to see some of the antics he pulled off in the 80s and 90s to make him and his companies stand out.
Overall, a far different business book than most, and not in the slightest bit dry....more
I went into this with zero expectations, as I was browsing the library in search of something different, and when I saw this had a chapter on ballistiI went into this with zero expectations, as I was browsing the library in search of something different, and when I saw this had a chapter on ballistic missiles (what I was looking for), I picked it up. It had that, and so much more.
The author goes into enough detail around the physics of each weapon, from spears to the atomic bomb to teach you something, without diving into the minutia.
I finished this in two sittings, and I originally planned to only read on chapter. I'd highly recommend it for anyone trying to understand the history of, and physics behind, many of the tools which powered militaries across the centuries. ...more
It went a bit too far in-depth for what I was looking for, but I can't punish the book for that. Still, IVery well researched and packed with detail.
It went a bit too far in-depth for what I was looking for, but I can't punish the book for that. Still, I found it to be a very objective view of the negations between the two countries at the time and the context around it....more
I've been going through this book as a refresher for statistics and ML terms for the last couple of days, and found it to be great for that, or someonI've been going through this book as a refresher for statistics and ML terms for the last couple of days, and found it to be great for that, or someone looking to begin with statistics and data modeling ...more
Tons of detail about the fall of Wall Street and the people who caused it. My only concern is that there are --too many-- characters, which makes it eTons of detail about the fall of Wall Street and the people who caused it. My only concern is that there are --too many-- characters, which makes it extremely difficult to follow. You often have 10+ people from each of the many banks involved in one conversation.
And if you didn't have any context as to who these people were --prior-- to reading the book, you'd really be lost.
It reads like a novel, which I really enjoyed, but I found it difficult to follow along. The audio book is ~15 hours, but I felt it would have be a better listen at around ~10 hours, due to too many unnecessary details being included. ...more
I was exactly what it describes itself to be. A series of letters both to-and-from Reagan while he was in office.
At times I found it difficult to follI was exactly what it describes itself to be. A series of letters both to-and-from Reagan while he was in office.
At times I found it difficult to follow however, because sometimes the context for the letter comes prior to the letter, other times the author gives context following it.
Perhaps it was just an issue with the Kindle version, though. ...more
Shorter book, which you can probably finish in 2-3 hours. I found it to be useful whether or not someone has a deep understanding of finance, as the aShorter book, which you can probably finish in 2-3 hours. I found it to be useful whether or not someone has a deep understanding of finance, as the author explains not only definitions, but where many of these terms originated. Key reading material from some of the more well known economists are highlight as well.
In the end, the book gives an overview of how some of the best financial advisers became the best, and why everyone else cannot emulate that kind of success. The author finishes with a framework for success, which I'm confident anyone could follow. Typically I find these to be not very helpful, but it was thoroughly explained here. ...more
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