Book Reviews
Books are one of the sacred tomes where we can journey through the life of another person from the past. You obtain a glimpse of what they learned to build this creation. Join Kevin on his own path of reading these books as we discuss some of the highlights and lessons from the teachings of others.
New book reviews come out every other Monday.
Who Moved My Cheese
Fast read that describes life in a fun way with moral lessons. The story surrounds a high school reunion and has characters from all walks of life from business professionals to C-level executives. Would recommend reading this book with others to hear their interpretations.
Permission to Come Home
Immersive book to dive deeper into many different pieces of what Asian Americans struggle with such as navigating two cultures and choosing to make your own decisions. This book opens up sides like grieving and failure to evolve the narratives. That being said, I did not find the rest stops containing reflective questions as useful. Extremely deep book overall and would reread it.
Think Again
Good book on conflict management, rethinking thoughts, and curating environments of growth mindset. Visuals included throughout were a major plus. Would re-read it in the future.
Ted Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking
A good book on all parts of public speaking: foundations, tools, on stage, and performance. The chapters are ~10 pages long and easy to get through. Well-worth the read.
Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte
"Tiago Forte's 'Building a Second Brain' is a transformative manual that equips you with powerful methods to declutter and optimize your digital world, much like tidying up your physical space. Introducing the PARA (Projects, Area, Resources, and Archive) and CODE (Capture, Organize, Distill, Express) frameworks, Forte empowers you to create a tailored organizational system.
The PARA method categorizes your digital content effectively:
Projects: Immediate tasks and ongoing work.
Area: Long-term responsibilities managed over time.
Resources: Topics or interests useful for the future.
Archive: Storage for inactive items from the other categories.
Underpinning this, the CODE approach refines content management:
Capture: Preserve resonant information.
Organize: Preserve for practical action.
Distill: Extract the vital essence.
Express: Present the distilled information.
Applying these strategies revolutionized my digital life. Forte's insights eased my initial confusion, and the book's crisp writing made implementation seamless. While the book excels as a comprehensive guide, a broader array of acronyms could elevate it to perfection. I rate 'Building a Second Brain' 4.5 out of 5 stars for its practicality and motivational style. Feel inspired to enhance your digital productivity? Check out the affiliate link below!"
Think Like a Monk
Embark on a transformative journey with Jay Shetty's "Think Like a Monk" as he shares insights gained from his experience as a former monk. Explore topics like identity and fear, and learn practical ways to incorporate these teachings into your life. A thought-provoking and engaging read. Rating: 4.5/5 stars.