Criticisms of So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport
This post sets out five major criticisms I have for Cal Newport’s book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You (click to read […]
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Range at an individual level vs a societal level
In Range, David Epstein set out a compelling case for favouring breadth over depth in our careers. He points out that when […]
The 48 Laws of Power vs The Prince
When it comes to books about power and strategy, two of the most famous are The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli and The […]
Criticisms of “Talking to Strangers” by Malcolm Gladwell
This post levies specific criticisms at Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. Although the book is an entertaining read, it’s riddled with […]
Atomic Habits vs Tiny Habits: Which is Better?
People often compare Atomic Habits with Tiny Habits. Which one is better? Which one should you read? Hopefully this post will help. […]
Problems with Atomic Habits by James Clear
Disclaimer: this post is nitpicky. As the title suggests, it will focus exclusively on the problems with Clear’s book, rather than the […]
Living in the future vs the present
In Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman discusses our finitude and the idea that we have to make trade-offs in life. What I […]
Is the quest for “productivity” misguided?
In Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman calls into question whether the quest for better “time management” or “productivity” is misguided: He admits […]
The 48 Laws of Power is Not a “How To” Book
The 48 Laws of Power is written like a “how to” book, but should not be read as such. If read that way, it’s a terrible book. Not only does it encourage you to be an awful person, it doesn’t give much guidance on how to apply the laws in practice.
Should we even seek power?
A question that The 48 Laws of Power does not address is whether you should even seek power – and what lengths you should go to to seek it. Greene assumes that everyone wants power and that more is better. He’s wrong.