How to Live on Twenty Four Hours a Day By Arnold Bennett

A short self-help book from the early 1900s. Some ideas and human challenges are timeless. "History doesn't repeat itsefl, but it rhymes".
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes rating: 7

The Greatest Empire By Emily Wilson

A holistic biography of Seneca. Wilson doesn't does an excellent job in describing the controversies in Seneca's life. On one hand we see him writing letters to his friends arguing in favor of the Stoic ideals. On the other he advises Nero, the Roman emperor and tyrant of his time
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 8 minutes rating: 6

Rework By Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

Great working environments are possible. Not everything needs to be a meeting. Simplify and focus on what works
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 7 minutes rating: 9

Good to Great By Jim Collins

Insightful ideas about why great companies become great. It is more about the team than the individual. Less ego, more curiosity and open communications. Many of the ideas exposed here can be used in your own life as well.
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 7 minutes rating: 10

Leonardo Da Vinci By Walter Isaacson

Neither Leonardo nor Isaacson need introductions. This book is a wonderful biography. Go read it. Stay curious.
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 7 minutes rating: 9

Uncommon Grounds By Mark Pendergrast

This as a historical overview of coffee, from its origins all the way to Starbucks and third wave coffee.
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 3 minutes rating: 6

Doing Good Better By William MacAskill

When we invest money we try to be rational and think in terms of yield and ROIs. But when it comes to donating money we are mostly driven by emotion. This book tries to change that. The more rational and thoughtful we are about how and where we can make and impact, the more effective it can be
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 6 minutes rating: 9

The Undercover Economist By Tim Harford

This is an informal introduction to core Economics principles. It took me a while to read it. I didn't enjoy the style. There are some useful ideas though
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes rating: 5

Rules For Radical By Saul D. Alinsky

This book is one of the best books I've read this year. The book is a lesson on political organization but can be seen as a lesson for life. Power, for example is not about what you have but about what your opponent thinks you have
Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 7 minutes rating: 10

The Lessons of History By Will and Ariel Durant

Updated: November 1, 2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes rating: 7