Some of the content of this book is not moral or ethical. Unfortunately the tactics are real and in common use today. One should be aware of such tactics and reading this will help with understanding the dynamics of power.
Tag: Sparknotes
Book Summary: Everybody, Always
The goal of this book is to reaffirm the power of extravagant love and excessive grace in your life and in the world.
Choose Yourself! by James Altucher Summary
Choose Yourself is one of my favorite books read in 2017. James is vulnerable in his writing, making him relatable and engaging. Contains several lists of ideas and plans with specific steps you can try. His suggestions to write 10 ideas a day, make a friends circle of influence, and write down every dream you have, had the most impact on me.
Goodbye, Things Book Summary
Inspiring book on the author's personal minimalism journey. Contains practical advice for how-to declutter and discard, plus thoughts to challenge ones mindset about possessions.
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Summary
The author, Dr. Viktor E. Frankl, spent years in Nazi death camps. This book is a product of his suffering in these camps. Within are his thoughts on meaning, purpose, love, fear, suffering and more.
Awaken the Giant Within Book Summary
Powerful book by Anthony Robbins covering decision making, beliefs, how to change behavior, dreaming big, and goal setting.
Up from Slavery Book Summary
Really enjoyed this personal memoir by Booker T. Washington. Here are two of my favorite quotes: There is a physical, mental and spiritual enjoyment that comes from a consciousness of being the absolute master of ones work, in all it's details, that is very satisfactory and inspiring. The older I grow, the more I am convinced that there is no education one can get from books and costly apparatus that is equal to that which can be gotten from contact with great men and women.
Essentialism by Greg McKeown Summary
Essentialism had a profound effect on my mindset and way of life. One of the top 5 books I've read in the past several years and I've recommended it to multiple friends. It contains a lot of information to digest and apply, I plan to read Essentialism again next year it was so good.
Extreme Ownership Book Summary
Insights on how to take ownership and stop making excuses. Covers the mental aspects of making a mindset shift from looking for excuses to taking ownership and developing solutions.
Scary Close by Donald Miller Summary
Good book on relationships, intimacy, love, marriage, parenting and self-reflection. Filled with engaging stories and anecdotes from the author's life.