8 / 10 This is a story about Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon, who had terminal pancreatic cancer at 41. He wanted to leave a legacy by writing about his life lessons to pass onto his young three children. Overall, it makes … [Read more]
“Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most” by Greg Mckeown
5/10 – Some good nuggets in this book and easy read with summaries at the end of the three sections (state, action, and results) to reinforce the learnings. The book contains lots of interesting stories that are like blog posts lumped into a … [Read more]
“Cribsheet” by Emily Oster (FULL SUMMARY)
Part One: In the Beginning 1. The First Three Days Newborn baths early on are unnecessary, but not damaging. Tub baths are better than sponge baths.Circumcision has some small benefits and also carries some small risks. The choice is likely to … [Read more]
“Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool” by Emily Oster
8 out of 10 Second book in Emily Oster’s series of parenting books that discuss the newborn to toddler stages. She reviews the scientific literature to uncover the truths behind our conventional wisdoms while injecting humor throughout the … [Read more]
“Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr. Spencer Johnson
6 out of 10 “Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr. Spencer Johnson is about four mice who live in a maze and search for cheese. Cheese a metaphor for what you want to have in life. It could be a good job, loving relationship, money or health. The moral … [Read more]
“Giftology” Summary by John Ruhlin
6/10 - Great concepts in the book to help separate you from the pack and be known as a great gift giver. The book is short and compact and offers stories about the authors experience in gifting and how it’s improved his business. The framework of … [Read more]
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