Category: Books

  • Not All Reading is Created Equal

    The content emphasizes the importance of intentional reading over superficial habits. It critiques the urge to finish books for status, highlights the need to embrace boredom, and advocates for finding enjoyable reading material. The author advises readers to establish a personalized reading system and approach reading seriously to extract meaningful knowledge.

  • A Short History of the Downfall of Reading

    As an avid reader of history and biographies, I am always intrigued by how much people read, especially leaders and highly successful people. Analyzing reading habits from a time when reading became widely available to all in the 15th century with the invention of the printing press to the present day, reading has been on…

  • 9 Books I Read In January

    My goal in 2025 was to prioritize reading more than ever by minimizing my screen time and replacing TV, video games, and social media with reading. This strategy truly paid off: I read a record nine books. Now, to the books. On Writing by Stephen King As a writer it’s a good idea to squeeze…

  • 5 Books I’m Looking Forward to in 2025

    As we approach 2025, I try to spend December planning ahead and pondering my reading goals for the following year. Usually, I’ll pick a few books I want to reread, a daily devotional, and perhaps some new releases that I’ve been waiting for. My goal is usually 52 books, and I tend to read at…

  • 5 Best Books I Read in 2024

    Education of a Wandering Man by Louis L’Amour I had only heard of Louis L’Amour in passing as an author of old western novels. After listening to an interview with his son on the Art of Manliness podcast, I resonated with the life of Louis L’Amour, and even though it feels far-fetched, I felt like…

  • Mastering Habits: 5 Lessons From Atomic Habits

    The Lessons Learned series is different than standard book reviews.  There are hundreds of great book reviews for Atomic Habits, and I would be wasting your time creating another one.  Instead, I strive to give you the lessons I was able to extract from the book to improve my life and yours. Control What You…

  • 5 Ways to Prioritize Your Reading

    Do you know what good habits you want to implement in your life but can’t find time to do them?  Individuals face this common problem when trying to make positive life changes.  I will use reading as an example of a habit that people want to implement in their lives because they keep hearing how…

  • 17 Key Lessons from Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life

    12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson is a book that provides lessons on how to be a better person and live a more fulfilling life.  Jordan Peterson has been a controversial figure in the past years for his stand on free speech.  Whether you agree with Dr. Peterson’s ideas or…

  • 6 Key Lessons from Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

    “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, published in 1937, emphasizes mindset, decisive action, continuous learning, clarity, passion, and mentorship for achieving success.

  • Master Note-Taking: 4 Lessons from How To Take Smart Notes

    “How to Take Smart Notes” by Sonke Ahrens advocates for efficient note-taking to free up brain resources, emphasizing the importance of proper note-taking systems and continuous learning.