Notice to the reader: When you see my yellow highlighter, it means that I’ve read something I don’t agree with. All passages in yellow grate on my nerves, and that’s a good thing. Let me start by admitting that I’m a HUGE fan of Ralph Waldo Emerson. He’s the guy who advocated for self-reliance asContinue reading I Disagree with Ralph Waldo Emerson
Reading isn’t a competition.It’s not a work project or a side hustle.It’s not a race to hit 100 pages a day or 200 books a year.It’s not a bragging right.It’s not something you do for your boss.It’s not a way to look smarter or impress your friends.It’s not a measure of your worth. Reading isContinue reading Dear Reader, Slow Down
After two years of searching, I’ve found the perfect building. This is the spot for Edgewater Bookstore to become a REAL SPACE for deep readers to gather, connect, and explore ideas!!! I’ve scraped together everything I have, putting $100,000 of my own money toward the down payment. But to meet the down payment requirement ofContinue reading Help Launch a Deep Reading Bookstore on August 20
Let’s tackle a fun question: How do I read philosophy without going insane? Let’s be honest—philosophy is tough. It’s not structured like a non-fiction book with a clear outline, and it’s not like fiction, which gives you a narrative to follow. Instead, a philosophy book is more like a conversation with someone explaining vague and amorphousContinue reading How to Read Philosophy (Without Going Insane)