Book Shelves

Books are the best way to get insight from someone else’s years of experience and research, all condensed together into a package. Below is a list of books that I personally recommend. Note: I periodically update this list from time to time. Non-Fiction The Power of Habit  by Charles Duhigg Influence  by Robert Cialdini The Paradox of Choice  by Barry Schwartz Talent is Overrated  by Geoff Colvin Made to Stick  by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Outliers  by Malcolm Gladwell How to Win Friends and Influence People  by Dale Carnegie Escape from Camp 14  by Blaine Harden The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up  by Marie Kondo Bird by Bird  by Anne Lamott The Black Swan  by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Fiction The Lord of the Rings Trilogy  by J.R.R. Tolkien 1984  by George Orwell And Then There Were None  – Agatha Christie Pride and Prejudice  by Jane Austen Great Expectations  by Charle...

Reading is dead. The nature of books has evolved. Society and technology have changed. Forcibly, our approach to reading has taken on new forms to accommodate a different way of life. The question is: For better or worse? Previously, I talked about the science behind  reading books versus watching television , and how each medium affects our brains in various ways. Although books give us new ideas, spark discussions, and explore topics in detail, the same information can be delivered in a variety of formats. When it comes to exactly  how  we should absorbing books, the debate rages on. Let’s take a look. The Effectiveness of Speed Reading Since the 1950s, speed reading has been touted as an effective way to get through reading material quickly. Scientists, psychologists, and teachers have come up with methods to increase reading speed, whether through manual tools or visual movements. At the World Championship Speed Reading Competition, top contestants ca...