Your mind is like a bookshelf. You can browse the titles without opening them all. —Calm App Reflection What’s on your mind these days? How many open tabs, apps, and pages have some or most of your attention? How does jumping from … Continue reading
“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.” —Sir Francis Bacon, 16th Century Lord Chancellor of England I have a math problem for you on the subject of books. According to … Continue reading
“Ideas, bread, and books are all the same. They’re better when they are shared.” —Seth Godin, American author/business executive Two popular holiday stories we all know quite well are A Christmas Carol, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Both stories … Continue reading
“The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.” —Joseph Joubert, 19th Century French Essayist Because I am heavily invested in personal and professional development, I am always on the lookout for the … Continue reading
“Some books are undeservingly forgotten. None are undeservingly remembered.” -W.H. Auden, 20th Century English Poet Do you love books, as I do? Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? Regardless of your choice, take a moment to recall the books that … Continue reading
“Buying books would be a good thing if one could also buy the time to read them in: but as a rule the purchase of books is mistaken for the appropriation of their contents.” – Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher Image … Continue reading
“The true university of these days is a collection of books.” – Thomas Carlyle, Scottish philosopher and writer Image from Flickr by Abee5. Thomas Carlyle was born in 1795. He was a Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher … Continue reading
“A single conversation with a wise man is worth a month’s study of books.” – Chinese Proverb Wisdom has been defined as a deep understanding and realization of people, things, events, or situations resulting in the ability to apply perceptions, … Continue reading
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” —Cicero, ancient Roman statesman, lawyer, and philosopher Cicero’s nugget of wisdom isn’t just a gentle suggestion — it’s a challenge! In a world hungry for validation and … Continue reading
“We’re wired for novelty, but rewarded for repetition.” —Shane Parrish, Author of the Farnum Street Blog Humans are wired for the rush of novelty — our brains crave new experiences, surprises, and stimulation. This impulse fuels creativity and curiosity, yet … Continue reading