I’ve been away from my desk. If you must know, I’ve been surfing in O’ahu with my family. It was a great vacation, and now I’m back, jet-lagged and happy to see my reading room. When I packed for the trip, I wanted to fill my bag with several books to study during my downtimeContinue reading I STOPPED READING BOOKS (FOR 7 DAYS)
I’m overwhelmed when I stand in front of my bookshelf. Not because I don’t know what to read, but because I get to pick. I have the freedom to choose whatever book I want. I know that’s a small thing, but is it? Let’s discuss. First, there’s the liberty and freedom our brave service menContinue reading The Freedom to Read
Let’s do a thought experiment. Assume you’ve just come back from your doctor who’s given you 30 days to live. You decide to make the most of your time on earth by being with loved ones, learning to taste your food before you gulp it down, going outside to feel the sunshine on your face,Continue reading How to Pick Your Next Book
We had a car blow up yesterday. Well, it didn’t blow up, but the engine seized. Somehow, all the oil leaked from the engine while my son was driving, and now the car is headed for the junkyard. We towed it to a mechanic, who couldn’t explain how it happened. We changed the oil regularly,Continue reading Having “One Thing” Helps Me
This is nerdy, I know, but I love it. Check out the app Loud Typer for your Mac. I’ve been using it for over a year now. When you download it to your laptop, you can tell it what sounds to make when you press a key on your keyboard. From the dropdown menu, selectContinue reading Turn Your Mac Into a Typewriter
I live in Utah, surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains. Every time someone visits from out of state, they marvel at the breathtaking landscape. It’s undeniably beautiful and incredibly inspiring. I’ve climbed several peaks and have come to appreciate the value of flat ground. Climbing is exhausting—Utah’s desert heat, dryness, and unforgiving terrain add toContinue reading A Reading Break
Wealth is not happiness. Power is not happiness. Food is not happiness. Sex is not happiness. Nature is not happiness. Travel is not happiness. Freedom is not happiness. And no, reading books is not happiness. Happiness is happiness. Until tomorrow, read slowly – take notes – and apply the ideas. -Eddy
Reading is a valuable habit, akin to meditation, going to bed early, and working out. It’s one of those practices that you might not always feel like doing, but once you do, you’re always grateful you did. Why is that? As readers, we experience a sense of control. It’s our way of drawing a lineContinue reading Read a Book, Control Your Mind
Take a moment to stand up and walk over to your bookshelf. What do you see? Each book represents a neatly packaged set of ideas, beautifully designed and ready to connect with you. Your bookshelf is a reflection of your interests and passions. Now, scan your books and find one that catches your attention. OpenContinue reading Visit Your BookShelf
Anne Lamott got it right by saying, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” The reboot function fixes most phones, computers, and other electronic tomfoolery. If it’s running slow, shut it down and relaunch. When I read a book each day, that’s my reboot switch. I unplugContinue reading Read a Book – Reboot Your Life