This book is about a seagull who explores what it means to fly – but it’s actually a fable about life. Early on in the book Jonathan teaches himself to fly at 214 mph – terminal velocity for a seagull. Learning can be seen as the willingness to explore and go beyond our limits. JonathanContinueContinue reading “Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Richard Bach”
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Getting Things Done – David Allen
This is a book for building productivity habits – from the ground up. David Allen outlines five steps: capture, clarify, organise, reflect, and engage – that detail the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. The approach defines productivity as owning your attention, being present in the moment, doing exactly what you ought to be doing. ReadingContinueContinue reading “Getting Things Done – David Allen”
Atomic Habits – James Clear
This book is about how to build habits. James Clear outlines the Four Laws of Behaviour Change in straightforward language using stories, personal experiences, and research. The laws are: Cue (make it obvious), Craving (make it attractive), Response (make it easy), and Reward (make it satisfying). From its first sentence, the opening chapter is aContinueContinue reading “Atomic Habits – James Clear”
The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho
This is a tale about following your dream. Santiago is a shepherd boy only four days away from seeing a girl he thinks he has fallen in love with – except he has a dream. Learning to listen to our own hearts and the wisdom within is a universal human challenge. Santiago’s adventures, magically told,ContinueContinue reading “The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho”
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