“Money’s greatest intrinsic value—and this can’t be overstated—is its ability to give you control over your time.” Finally we get a book that takes human psychology into account when discussing financial matters. Your financial future will thank for taking the time to reading this book. The power of first hand experience When it comes to […]
Quick Review: I Am Dynamite: A Life of Friedrich Nietzsche
Beyond the mustache, what do most people really know about this troubled soul? He pulled the corpse of God to the town centre for all to behold— he wrote boldly, and he picked a fight with every segment of society. 📝 Why this book? A few years ago his quotes could be found in every […]
Quick Review: The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei
The Marathon Monks run a marathon distance a day for 100 days in a row. They kill themselves if they fail in any part of their practice. Meet the Marathon monks of Mount Hiei. The Marathon Monks Instead of being dressed in traditional black Buddhist clothes, The Marathon Monks wear white, the color of death. […]
Greenlights – Quick Book Review
In Greenlights actor Matthew McConaughey have concocted a hot pot of stories, memories, and lessons learned from his life. Both successes and failures bring flavor to the mix and the book is presented as a love letter to life. It’s surprisingly well-written. And for the audiobook lovers out there: it’s read by the author which […]
Book Review: A Guide to The Good Life by William Irvine.
Few books have impacted my life to the same degree as A Guide to the Good Life. It takes Stoic philosophy and translates it into practical tips for how to improve your overall psychological well-being. The right book at the right time. I discovered this book early in my reading career and it introduced me to […]
Quick Review: KING WARRIOR MAGICIAN LOVER
In King Warrior Magician Lover we learn more about the current masculinity crisis and how to better align with and integrate the masculine energies.
Quick Review: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson
The stories about online shaming in this book shock me to the core. Don’t Joke! Before entering an flight to Africa a woman makes a (very distasteful) joke about AIDS to her 170 followers. On arrival in Africa she was the most hated person alive; she had journalist waiting for her in the airport to […]
Quick Review: Attached By Amir Levine And Rachel Heller
Struggle to find and sustain love? Then learning more about your attachment style might hold the key to understanding why that is. According to Attachment Theory there are 3 distinct styles of attachment: anxious, secure and avoidant. 🔹Anxiously attachment Anxiously attached people are preoccupied with thoughts about their relationship and the ability of their partner […]
On the Varieties of Religious Experience – Quick Review!
William James classic book studies the value of religious experience on an individual level. If we disregard the objective truth of a belief—does it still hold subjective value?
Quick Review: Among the Thugs by Bill Buford
Some books are more disturbing than others, and Among the Thugs is definitely one of them. In this book we get an intimate insider perspective from the worst hooligan firms in the world. About the book Bill Buford, an American journalist living in England, witnessed an incident where a bunch of soccer fans wreaked havoc […]