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  • February 26, 2024

    The 4 Books I Read in February 2024

    The 4 Books I Read in February 2024

    In February, I adjusted my reading approach. From fantasy to nonfiction, I sought value and depth in my reading. Continue reading

    Blog, Book Reviews, Books, How To Read A Book, The Reading List
    Book Ponder, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, fantasy, Lessons Learned, Philosophy, Reading, Stoicism, Writing
  • February 20, 2024

    How to Protect your Kids from Viruses of the Mind

    How to Protect your Kids from Viruses of the Mind

    Parenting is challenging; prioritize mental safety for kids. Limit screen time, discuss mature topics, and choose positive influences. Continue reading

    Blog, Books, Family, Parenting, Ryan Holiday
    Book Ponder, Book Reviews, Books, children, DailyDad, Education, Family, Kids, Lessons Learned, Parenting, Philosophy, Reading, Ryan Holiday, Stoicism
  • February 7, 2024

    The Art of Productive Procrastination

    The Art of Productive Procrastination

    Content creation, although born from passion, requires hard work and concentration. Productive procrastination can hinder progress. Embracing boredom can enhance focus and productivity. Continue reading

    Autodidacts, Blog, Books, Procrastination, Second Brain, Tiago Forte
    Book Ponder, Book Reviews, Books, Building A Second Brain, Memory, personal-growth, Procrastination, Productivity, Reading, Second Brain, Self Improvement, Tiago Forte, Time Management
  • February 2, 2024

    The 5 Books I Read in January 2024

    The 5 Books I Read in January 2024

    January was a good reading month for me, I came out of the gates quickly and was spending lots of hours reading on my breaks at work and in my free time at home.  Midway through the month, I realized the mistake of doing two “rereads” simultaneously and that I needed some fresh books to… Continue reading

    Blog, Books, Classics, Fiction, How To Read A Book, Non Fiction, The Reading List, Walden
    2024, Book Ponder, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, January, Literature, Reading, robinson-crusoe
  • January 29, 2024

    4 Lessons Learned from Abraham Lincoln

    4 Lessons Learned from Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln once said, “I have always thought that all men should be free; but if any should be slaves it should be first those who desire it for themselves, and secondly those who desire it for others. Whenever (I) hear any one, arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried… Continue reading

    Abraham Lincoln, Autodidacts, Blog, Book Reviews, Books, History, Leadership, Lessons Learned, Presidents, Reading
    Abraham Lincoln, american-civil-war, Book Ponder, Book Reviews, Books, Civil War, History, Lessons Learned, Presidents, Reading, Slavery, Stoicism, United States
  • January 24, 2024

    Don’t Remain Uneducated

    Don’t Remain Uneducated

    The content emphasizes the importance of self-education, utilizing resources like the internet, and creating a learning schedule for personal growth. Continue reading

    Abraham Lincoln, Blog, Book Reviews, Books, Doris Kearns Goodwin, History, Leadership, Lessons Learned, Presidents, Reading
    Abraham Lincoln, Book Ponder, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Education, History, Leadership, Lessons Learned, Philosophy, Presidents, Reading, Stoicism
  • January 23, 2024

    Overcoming The Resistance: 4 Lessons From Steven Pressfield

    Overcoming The Resistance: 4 Lessons From Steven Pressfield

    Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” delves into overcoming resistance, emphasizing the importance of persistence and treating creativity like a profession. Continue reading

    Blog, Book Reviews, Lessons Learned, Steven Pressfield, Writing
    Book Ponder, Books, Creatitivity, Lessons Learned, Reading, Steven Pressfield, The Resistance, The War of Art, Writing
  • January 22, 2024

    Mastering Success: 3 Lessons From Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers

    Mastering Success: 3 Lessons From Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers

    “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell explores how outliers achieve success through hard work, mastery, and asking questions before bed. Continue reading

    Blog, Books, Lessons Learned, Malcolm Gladwell, Time Management
    Book Ponder, Book Reviews, Books, Lessons Learned, Malcolm Gladwell, Reading
  • January 22, 2024

    Mastering Life: 9 Lessons From Lives of the Stoics

    Mastering Life: 9 Lessons From Lives of the Stoics

    “Lives of the Stoics” by Ryan Holiday explores stoic philosophy emphasizing endurance, self-restraint, and action over talk, offering practical wisdom. Continue reading

    Blog, Book Reviews, Epictetus, History, Lessons Learned, Marcus Aurelius, Philosophy, Quotes, Ryan Holiday, Seneca, Stoicism
    Book Ponder, Books, Epictetus, Lessons Learned, Marcus Aurelius, Philosophy, Reading, Ryan Holiday, Seneca, Stoicism
  • January 22, 2024

    Mastering Focus: 4 Lessons From Digital Minimalism

    Mastering Focus: 4 Lessons From Digital Minimalism

    “Digital Minimalism” by Cal Newport highlights the importance of solitude, walking, and true social connections, advocating a digital declutter for better living. Continue reading

    Blog, Book Reviews, Books, Cal Newport, Guides, Habits, Lessons Learned, Productivity, Self Improvement, Social
    Book Ponder, Book Reviews, Books, Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism, Lessons Learned, Phones, Reading, Social Media, Stoicism
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Welcome to Book Ponder. I have enjoyed reading and writing for the majority of my life. I work for a hands-on blue-collar job, but consider myself a lifelong learner on the side. I enjoy reading many of the classics but also read something new if it’s recommended to me. I take extensive notes and save great quotes when I read and I plan to share those with you while also extracting lessons we can learn. I believe we can use the past to guide our future. I will try to post a couple of times a month, you can sign up for my newsletter with updates on new posts. I will never spam you, I hope to hear from you soon.

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