Author Daniel Goleman (Emotional Intelligence, Focus, etc.) taught that the wealth of information at our disposal has led to a poverty of attention. You can research anything you want, distract yourself with the latest game, or scroll endlessly through YouTube. Access to unlimited information has made it almost impossible to think, let alone focus forContinue reading Attention Poverty (How to Focus)
I always read the introduction of a book, especially if it’s a technical text. Why? Because introductions are often written by people who are familiar with the work. They’ve studied it, mastered the terms, and have been asked by the author or publisher to help you get a “lay of the land.” Note that IContinue reading Read The Introduction
I went to the movies last night and was delighted to see that Freud’s Last Session was playing. I had never heard of it. The story is a drama between Anthony Hopkin’s character, Sigmund Freud (the founder of psychoanalysis and an atheist), and Matthew Goode’s character, C.S. Lewis (the author of the Narnia and prominentContinue reading Freud’s Last Session
I love reading, but more than that, I love reading with friends. Especially if we’re talking about the kinds of books that require a little (or a lot) of thinking. And those are the kinds of books that I like. I’m not sure why I gravitate towards philosophy and psychology. Perhaps I need to feelContinue reading Reading with friends
It’s almost 2024, and I’m practically a God; at least, I would have been in the eyes of ancient philosophers like Seneca, Plato, and Kant. That’s because I can use artificial intelligence to write full-length books at the snap of a finger. I can order food and have it delivered to my door within 30Continue reading Why You Should Study Philosophy in 2024
The Intellectual Life is worth reading for several reasons. It is short, concise, and full of universal ideas on how to live a life that wrestles with challenging concepts, explores excellent books, and ultimately produces a legacy. This little book spoke to me because I want to do good work and create something that matters.Continue reading 5 Lessons I Learned Reading The Intellectual Life
I’m ashamed to admit this, but I have a problem with books. If I see a bookstore, I have to go inside, and once I’m there, I always buy something. The dirty truth about book lovers is that we have piles of books stacked under desks, against walls, and atop every toilet. Reading all ofContinue reading The Three Reading Habits That Waste Time
Your ideas are stuck inside your head. If they stay there, you’ll never get what you want. Your career will stall, your bank account will crumble, and your life will feel meaningless. I’m not trying to be dramatic, just honest. If you feel stuck, it’s because your ideas are stuck. I get it. I’ve feltContinue reading Learning to Write (Well), Changes Everything
You will either love or hate this book. It has very few lukewarm reviews. You’ll be disappointed if you read The Brothers Karamazov like a Stephen King novel or the latest Harry Potter adventure. While it is a work of fiction, it demands far more from the reader than a casual relationship. At its core,Continue reading What You Gain by Reading The Brothers Karamazov
I look up from my book to scan the audience of parents. We sit in a large room with chairs off to one side as our children take a karate class in a local dojo. There are probably twenty parents in the room, and I note that four others are reading books. I’m both shockedContinue reading Why Are More People Reading Books in 2023?