book reviews
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The Gifts Of Imperfection Wants You To Let Go Of Who You’re ‘Supposed’ To Be
From its title, The Gifts of Imperfection sounds like a book for perfectionists. And it is, but also so much more. The titular gifts are courage, compassion and connection. If you’re ready for some deep digging on the way to having more of those qualities in your life, read on.
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Smarter Faster Better: How To Apply The Science Of Productivity To Your Own Habits
Productivity isn’t just about getting things done. At its core, it’s about being resourceful with your time. In a recent interview with author Charles Duhigg, he told us, “You can spend your entire day being busy and not get anything important done. Productivity is about getting important things done.” In his new book, Smarter Faster…
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Thank You For Arguing Is A Master Class In Modern Rhetoric
Arguments aren’t won with information; they’re resolved with rhetoric, the art of persuasion. In Thank You For Arguing, author Jay Heinrichs reveals the secrets to mastering rhetoric, identifying logical fallacies, getting what you want through persuasion and keeping arguments from turning into nasty fights.
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80 Years Later: How To Win Friends & Influence People Is A Strange Version Of Self-Help
Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends & Influence People is one of the best selling self-help books of all time. The book has influenced a wide range of people over the years, from Warren Buffett to Charles Manson. Those two people, Buffet and Manson, really express the weirdness that is Carnegie’s book in the modern…