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 […]
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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 […]
Book Summary: McMindfulness by Ronald Purser
In this book summary of McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality, I set out Ronald Purser’s key objections to McMindfulness […]
Book Summary: Range by David Epstein
In my book summary for Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, I explain how David Epstein pushes back against specialization […]
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 […]
Book Summary: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Yes, it’s another habits-related book summary—this time, Atomic Habits by James Clear. This post summarises the Habit Loop, the 4 laws of […]
Book Summary: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
This summary of Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg describes how behaviour change works and how to implement the Tiny Habits method in […]