Sane New World – by Ruby Wax ISBN: 039917060X READ: November 2016 An insider’s look at how a “crazy” mind works compared to a “normal” one and how everyone can have experiences from both sides of the spectrum. There are quite a few tidbits of good information on mindfulness and meditation scattered throughout, although sometimes …
My friend Duncan and I recently went on a trip to Japan and we brought a GoPro with us to document it. Neither of us are film makers or videographers… not even close. The only time I take pictures is with my smartphone camera and even though they are supposed to be stupid simple to …
Ego is the Enemy – by Ryan Holiday ISBN: 1591847818 READ: September 2016 Ego is not your Amigo: the book. A great read that prompts you to do some real introspective work on your reasons for doing the things that you do. Holiday shows how one must battle his ego throughout all stages on life …
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – by J.K. Rowling ISBN: 1338099132 READ: August 2016 A decent story with a very nostalgic feel. Rowling caters to the HP fans who love the magic of the original books by bringing back many of the same charms and spells; so much so that it sometimes feels cheesy …
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Nanotechnology For Dummies – by Earl Boysen and Richard Booker ISBN: 0470891912 READ: July 2016 Packed with info about hundreds of topics and subtopics on Nanotechnology. I found it a little hard to get through. The middle especially felt like it dragged and many of the topics were repeated throughout the book. The book was …
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Show Your Work! – by Austin Kleon ISBN: 076117897X READ: June 2016 A quick and interesting read about how to get your work discovered in the modern era. Nothing groundbreaking in the book and I found that much of it is common sense although there are quite a few inspiring and uplifting quotes throughout. It …
Waking Up – Sam Harris ISBN: 1451639619 READ: April 2016 A fabulous read about practicing spirituality using tried and true science, all while staying away from of the realm of fiction. Harris spends little time debunking the myths of current world religions and instead, goes deep into ways to get the most out of known …
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – by Stephen Covey ISBN: 1451639619 READ: April 2016 A good read, with a well thought out and meticulous approach to living a better life. This is not a tips and tricks book as I had originally thought. It is about going deep into the human psyche and …
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Moonwalking with Einstein – by Joshua Foer ISBN: 9780143120537 READ: April 2016 One of my favourite books of the year. Foer went from covering the World Memory Championship as a journalist to competing in the peculiar event a year later. This book is a great story about how the seemingly supernatural ability to memorize a …
