“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
“Mentors are like potato chips: You can’t have just one.” —Eric Barker, author of Barking up the Wrong Tree Whether you call them potato chips, crisps, or something else, potato chips are big business, accounting for sales north of ten … Continue reading
“Did you ever wonder why no one ever tries softer?” —Lily Tomlin, American actress and comedian If you keep up with books on personal and professional achievements, you will likely have seen an emphasis on deep work, drive, grit, leaning … Continue reading
“Aliveness comes from living a life of personal integrity in which our outer actions match our inner values, beliefs, wishes, and dreams.” —Jerry Colonna, American venture capitalist and professional coach How alive do you feel at this moment? Take a … Continue reading