Book Summary: Economics: The User’s Guide by Ha-Joon Chang
I’m prefacing this summary of Economics: The User’s Guide with a disclaimer: There’s a lot that I haven’t summarised, because the book […]
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Book Summary: So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport
This summary of So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love explains why […]
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 […]
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 […]
Book Summary: The Most Human Human by Brian Christian
This summary of The Most Human Human: What Artificial Intelligence Teaches Us About Being Alive by Brian Christian discusses the essence of […]
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 […]
Book Summary: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
This book summary sets out the key takeaways from Niccolo Machiavelli’s renowned work, The Prince. It turns out Machiavelli got a bit […]
Book Summary: Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths
In Algorithms to Live By, Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths bring computer science to life through relatable examples involving secretaries, wardrobes, sporting […]
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 […]
Book Summary: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
This book summary of Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks explains how to find your story, craft it, and tell it to others. Buy […]