Faust and Goethe Faust is written by one of the most prominent western writers and thinkers, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. A work that he spent almost all his life iterating on and he wasn’t done until he was in his 80:s. It’s a blueprint for how to life, one could say, but also the original […]
Review: Fire In the Belly: On Being A Man by Sam Keen
This book review takes a closer look at Sam Keens book Fire In The Belly. A book about being a man. Here are some key lessons and takeaways + Video review!
Books Review: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Book Review of Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware. A powerful and emotional read that will help you avoid the mistakes that lead to deathbed regrets.
Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran
The idea of me “reviewing” spiritual scriptures is bizarre. Who I’m I to judge the some of the most sacred scriptures known to man? Hehe, fuck it, why not,right!? Let’s go! Timeless scripture Bhagavad Gita is an old Hindu scripture. The narrative framework is a dialogue between Arjuna and his counsel Lord Krishna on the […]
Thoughts on: The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm
Book Review Social psychologist Erich Fromm explores the topic of love in all it’s aspects: not only the craziness and lofty expectations of romantic love, but also love of god, brotherly love, erotic love, the love of parents and self-love. Fromm sees love an art and suggest that mastery in the art of loving need […]
Essentialism Review – Don’t Major in Minor Things!
In Essentialism by Greg McKeown we are urged to take on the pursuit of less. Or as the Chinese philosopher Lin Yutang puts it: “The wisdom of life lies in the elimination of non-essentials” Saying ‘yes’ to everything and trying to please everyone won’t only result in you being stressed out but it will also […]
Can’t Hurt Me By David Goggins – “Master Your Mind!”
He managed to escape an abusive family situation and decided to become a navy S.E.A.L.
Quick Review: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
In Nonviolent Communication, Marshall Rosenberg, teach you practical skills for getting your needs met in a peaceful way: “Nonviolent communication helps us create a more peaceful state of mind by encouraging us to focus on what we truly wanting rather than what is wrong with ourself and others.” Mediocre writing and terrible narration aside (for […]
Quick Review: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts – Gabor Maté on Addiction
Book Review Dr. Gabor Maté is specialized in the study and treatment of addiction. His book offers portraits of his patient lives, stories about his own addictive behaviors, it examines the causes behind addiction and it breaks down the path to recovery.He opposes the weight that’s been put on the genetic component of addiction and […]
Thoughts on The Expedition: A Love Story by Bea Uusma
Andrée’s Arctic balloon expedition In 1897, three Swedish scientists leaves for a polar expedition in a hydrogen balloon. Thirty years later they are found, by accident, dead on a deserted island. What happened to them and why did they die? The author, Bea Uusma, gets obsessed by the subject and spends decades trying to find […]