Sharing my learnings from the book, The Psychology of Intelligence by Jean Piaget The Psychology of Intelligence by Jean Piaget Think of developmental psychology, and the name of Jean Piaget immediately springs to mind. His theory of learning lies at the very heart of the modern understanding of the human learning process, and he is celebrated…
The Energy Plan
Sharing my learnings from the book, The Energy Plan by James Collins The Energy Plan by James Collins Peak performance is all about energy and how to eat and exercise right for your body and your routine. By following The Energy Plan, you will learn how to fuel your body for your life, power through the 4pm slump and resist the…
The Optimistic Child
Sharing my learnings from the book, The Optimistic Child by Martin Seligman The Optimistic Child by Martin Seligman In The Optimistic Child, Dr. Martin Seligman offers parents, teachers, and coaches a well-validated program to prevent depression in children. In a thirty-year study, Seligman and his colleagues discovered the link between pessimism — dwelling on the most catastrophic…
Talking to GOATs
Sharing my learnings from the book, Talking to GOATs by Jim Gray Talking to GOATs by Jim Gray Anyone who has watched Jim effortlessly engage his subjects at the precise moment of triumph or tragedy has little idea what it takes to secure the interview, or what actually happens when the camera cuts away. These are…
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
Sharing my learnings from the book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he…
Emotional First Aid
Sharing my learnings from the book, Emotional First Aid by Guy Winch Emotional First Aid by Guy Winch Drawing on the latest scientific research and illustrated by fascinating stories about real patients and amazing psychological experiments, Emotional First Aid is a psychological medicine cabinet for anyone looking to overcome the hurts and hang-ups that hold them…
Extreme Productivity
Sharing my learnings from the book, Extreme Productivity by Robert Pozen Extreme Productivity by Robert Pozen With Extreme Productivity, Pozen explains how individuals can maximize their time and energy by determining and focusing on their highest priorities. He also provides a toolkit of practical tips and techniques to help professionals at all stages of their careers maximize…
Midlife
Sharing my learnings from the book, Midlife by Kieran Setiya Midlife by Kieran Setiya You will learn why missing out might be a good thing, how options are overrated, and when you should be glad you made a mistake. You will be introduced to philosophical consolations for mortality. And you will learn what it would mean…
Crucial Accountability
Sharing my learnings from the book, Crucial Accountability by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler and David Maxfield Crucial Accountability by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler and David Maxfield Accountability marks the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships and organizations. As people improve in their ability to hold one another accountable,…
Hotdog Sweet Macaroni
It’s one of the rare times that I get something from the government so when I got a small package of groceries, I took them in. Included in the goodies are one pack of spaghetti sauce and 1 pack of elbow macaroni. So I immediately went to work and cooked it. Following only the recipe…
