Books
The climate narrative has been the same for over thirty years- we need to get off fossil fuels yesterday or suffer consequences. With this idea now deeply entrenched in the current culture discussion, how in the world would it make sense to advocate using even more fossil fuels? Alex Epstein attempts to answer that question and more in his book…
Climate change is something I've been studying for a while now. Although there is a lot of climate information out there, the actual science of climate change is far from exact. In fact, many of the catastrophic climate deadlines experts warned us about decades ago have come and gone. Yet fear-based apocalyptic predictions keep on…
I love books. They are a great way to learn new things or get lost in a story wondering where the time went. Although I didn't check off as many books on my to-read list as I would have liked last year, I still got some fantastic reads under my belt. Here are my favorites from 2020…
Stillness is not something new, but an ancient idea going back centuries. Almost every religion has teachings around stillness, and although they may call it by different names, the message is the same. Stillness, Ryan argues, is the key to just about everything and at the core of mastering one’s life. When stillness is present…
Winston Churchill was right. Access to the table of abundance is steadily increasing for so many of us, right before our eyes. The World is universally getting better (contrary to what's heard from the media) and there is data to back it up. But how did this happen, and can we continue innovating without fully depleting resources and destroying the planet? This question is…
Over the last year, one of my focuses has been taking time to read. Although there are continually more books on my to-read shelf than in my have-read pile, I did make a pretty good dent in my reading list this year. As 2019 has officially come to a close, I took a moment to…
If a book has the word cycling in its title or a bicycle on its cover, you can bet it’s on my reading list. I’ve heard of Jeff Mapes's book from many different people over the years and decided to get a copy. Somehow my excitement wained and it ended up sitting on my bookshelf waiting for the right time. That time finally came after…
I love to walk places. It’s a great form of exercise and allows you to see things you never would have otherwise. It never crossed my mind though that enjoying a walk in the city was…
I’ve become increasingly interested in my social media habits over the past couple of years and have been slowly trying to find more value in the time I spend on it. No matter how much I focused though, I would always…
Summer is officially here, and if you’re like me, you’re constantly on the lookout for books to add to your reading list. There are a few books I’ve really enjoyed reading over the last six months, and would highly recommend them for your list. These books cover a wide range of topics…
I first heard of Daniel Suelo about eight months ago while surfing youtube. During my search I found a TED talk where he describes the framework around a gift economy and how he has lived a moneyless life for the last 15 years. His talk intrigued me…
The bicycle is one of the greatest inventions of our time, and its roots have been strongly established in our transportation history. As an avid cyclist and aficionado, Bike Battles by James Longhurst, was a no-brainer read for me. This book is…
I’ve long been an advocate for autonomous vehicles, for they will help make the road much safer and more efficient place. Apart from some of my own research and random news stories though, I was in the dark about…
Mahatma Gandhi was not a name I remember hearing in history class. It wasn’t until I starting diving into quotes that his name started popping up. In fact, before reading this book I had virtually no background on who he was apart from his inspiring quotes. This all changed when reading ….
Out of all the book recommendations I’ve come across from many different people, this book has always been on the top of the list -and for good reason. This book deals with questions many people struggle finding answers for. Frankl does a great job of giving examples for finding meaning in life…
As 2018 is fast approaching its final chapter, I have been reflecting on the books I have enjoyed reading this year. For the most part, I tend to read non-fiction, business, biographies and historical books. If you enjoy any of these genres, these books would be a great addition to your bookshelf.
Like it or not, we are living in the golden age of capitalism. This has brought many us many advancements along with consequences into our world. So what is a human to do? Reading Linchpin by Seth Godin is a great place to start. If you have followed the business-marketing world for any length of time, you have probably heard of Seth Godin.
As Americans, grabbing our car keys is the first thing we usually do when going somewhere. Not only is this commonplace, it’s likely our only option. Why is this? What made America so car-dependent? Enter Chris’ book, Car Country: An Environmental History.
I love getting into people’s minds and finding out what makes them tick. This book Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss has scratched that itch for me. It’s not so much a book as a collection of curated interviews from some of the best-known professionals…