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.
Beyond Individual Dreams
Imagine returning from a long workday to your dream home. The things you have strived for have all come true. Yet, there’s a sense of going through the motions. What’s next? Enter – the second mountain.
Relationship is the driver of change — Community is woven through love-drenched accountability.
The Most Good You Can Do
Overall, a good book to explore community service and explore how to expand how much good you do in this world by helping others. It covers an expansive set of causes to consider and think about while explaining effective altruism. Some sections dove too deep and didn’t interest me as much leading to a lower rating.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
A tome providing a vastly different perspective into art & creativity. Rick Rubin’s writing is concise and to the point with chapters of less than 10 pages. This book is one where you would want to return to a chapter every so often through a creative project. Rubin tells concepts very well including real-life examples consistently, but some chapters lacked this imagery. Nevertheless, a transformative read overall.
Finite and Infinite Games
Carse's "Finite and Infinite Games" challenges conventional thinking on life's objectives. It distinguishes finite games, like projects, from infinite ones that have no end. While the book can be abstract, it prompts profound reflection. The concept of "Master Players" exemplifies an infinite mindset, impacting how I approach my goals. I'd rate it 3.5/5 due to readability.
What We Owe The Future
William MacAskill discusses the case for “longtermism” — that positively influencing the long-term future is a key moral priority of our time. The book dives into the potential collapse of society and how we can alleviate this through diving into topics such as artificial intelligence, global warming, fossil fuels, and much more! Making wise choices today will not only impact our generation but the many generations to come in the lifetime of humanity