Book Review: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics by Carlo Rovelli (Affiliate Link)
This is a short book, but the author does an excellent job of explaining modern physics with these seven lessons, in clear, understandable language that anyone can appreciate. I came away from reading this book with a better understanding of physics, which in turn helps me appreciate the universe.
Book Review: Effortless Living by Jason Gregory (Affiliate link)
This was a rather intriguing book to read and contemplate as it discusses at some length the practice of wu-wei. I struggled with this book at times, because I see how much my own narrative of control has stopped me from gracefully being in the moment and not doing. Yet reading this book opened my awareness further around not doing and it is something I will come back to again and again, because it is worth doing, and worth letting go.
Book Review: Sacred Economics by Charles Eisenstein (Affiliate Link)
This is one of the most thought provoking books I’ve read about finances and wealth and what I like is that the author is seeking to help people establish a healthier relationship with money, but also community. While I don’t agree with all of his premises, the book made me think and try some things out with how I handle finances and money and how I give back to the community I am part of. I like his approach to gifting and how that can work and I know I will read this book again, because its something which necessarily challenges the narrative of wealth we know and experience in today’s culture.
Book Review: Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini (affiliate link)
I found this book to be helpful, both in terms of helping me improve my sales and lead generation, but also understanding the ethical way of doing it. I like that the author emphasizes the ethical approach to sales and persuasion because it means you're coming from the right place, a place of service and support for your customer. I have applied the techniques in this book and seen an immediate improvements in the sales for the company I work for, as well as my own business. If you want to become a better sales person, but do it from the right place, read this book! I also found his focus on behavior to be fascinating. It's helped me understand why I have made some purchasing decisions, but its also helped me outside of sales conversations, in terms of how to persuade people and do it from a good place.
Book Review: The Order of Time by Carlos Rovelli (affiliate link)
Another fascinating book by Carlos Rovelli, which explores the dynamic of time. I found the physics explanation of time fascinating. The author does a good job of making the material approachable and provides some useful insights into time and how we experience it. If you’re interested in the physics of time, this is a good book to read.
Book Review: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson (Affiliate Link)
Reading and applying this book has changed my life. It’s helped me develop a specific philosophy and approach to life that complements my spiritual practice, while enhancing every other aspect of my life. It has helped me believe in myself in a way I had previously not and I see the fruits of my labor everyday because this book has helped me recognize and see who I can become. I can’t recommend this book enough.
Book Review: The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie (affiliate link)
This is one of the most fascinating books I’ve read this year. It’s written from second person narrative, which is pretty impressive in and of itself, but the story is exquisite and the author manages to bring the characters and world alive in a way that has you thinking about it after you’ve finished the book. The metaphysics of this book also intrigue because the author explores the power of words and gods. This book will suck you into a compelling story.