Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind By Yuval Noah Harari “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari is a journey thru human evolution, starting from early foraging days till the tech-driven world we live today. Harari highlights major events like the Cognitive Revolution n Agricultural Revolution, showin how each phase shaped society’s … Read more
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life By Mark Manson The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* by Mark Manson argues that life’s challenges and struggles are unavoidable, and the key to living a meaningful life is to focus on what truly matters. Manson emphasizes … Read more
The Four Agreements By Miguel Ruiz In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz explains how self-limiting ideas rob us of joy and cause unnecessary pain. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements provide a strong rule of behavior that may quickly change our lives into new experiences of freedom, real happiness, and love. The … Read more
The Art of Seduction Robert Greene Robert Greene’s audacious, sophisticated, and clever manual of contemporary manipulation, The 48 Laws of Power, has garnered significant attention this season as the most talked-about all-purpose personal strategy guide and philosophical compendium, according to Newsweek. Greene has now combed literature and history once again to extract the essence of … Read more
Big Ideas Simply Explained The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained Sam Atkinson (Senior Editor), Christopher Thorpe (Editor), Chris Yuill (Editor), Mitchell Hobbs (Contributor), Megan Todd (Contributor), Sarah Tomley (Contributor), Marcus Weeks (Contributor) The Sociology Book addresses some of the most important issues facing humanity: Society: what is it? Why does it tick? Why do … Read more
Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You Bill Burnett, Dave Evans The Number One New York Times Bestseller Many of us are still searching for the answer to the age-old question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” regardless of how old we are (20, 40, 60, or beyond). Silicon … Read more
So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love Cal Newport Cal Newport disproves the conventional wisdom that “follow your passion” in this insightful story. The cliche is not only incorrect—preexisting interests are uncommon and have nothing to do with the majority of people’s decision to love … Read more
The Way, The Enemy, and The Key #2 Ego Is the Enemy Ryan Holiday “History is made by people who battled their egos at every step, shunned the spotlight, and put their higher goals above their desire for recognition, even though the history books are full of tales of obsessive, visionary geniuses who remade the world … Read more
You’re Too Good to Feel This Bad: An Orthodox Approach to Living an Unorthodox Life Nate Dallas Imagine if worry isn’t an illness. What if it’s an indication that you should make some modifications because it’s a byproduct of a functioning system? What would your inner voice tell you needs to change if you could … Read more
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think By Brianna Wiest Brianna Wiest has become well-known in recent years for her profoundly poignant and intellectual writing. Pieces on why you should embrace negative thinking, appreciate the wisdom in everyday routine, embrace purpose above enthusiasm, and recognize the cognitive biases forming your perspective on life … Read more