The Optimist’s Telescope Summary of Key Points
The Optimist’s Telescope explores how individuals and societies can make long-term decisions in a world focused on immediate gratification.
The Optimist’s Telescope explores how individuals and societies can make long-term decisions in a world focused on immediate gratification.
Bird by Bird’ is Anne Lamott’s guide to writing and life, offering insight, humor, and practical advice on finding one’s voice and battling insecurities.
The Da Vinci Curse: Life Design for People with Too Many Interests and Talents is a compelling exploration of the challenges faced by multi-talented individuals in today’s society. Unlike those with a singular focus, people with a wide array of interests often struggle to find a clear path in their careers and personal lives. The book delves into the reasons behind this phenomenon, drawing parallels to Leonardo da Vinci, who was a master of multiple disciplines yet faced difficulties in completing projects. It offers practical advice on how to harness one’s diverse talents into a coherent and fulfilling life strategy.
The Brand Gap explores the distance between business strategy and design, offering a unified theory and tools to bridge this gap for brand success.
A modern romance exploring the complexities of relationships against a backdrop of academic life and scientific inquiry.
The Paleo Manifesto explores the historical and evolutionary basis of the paleo diet. It advocates for a lifestyle that emulates the eating and living habits of our pre-agricultural ancestors for modern health benefits.
Dan Harris recounts his journey towards reducing stress and increasing happiness by embracing meditation, following a panic attack on live TV.