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  • Rediscover your creative self: Rick Rubin on the craft.

    March 29, 2024 11:58am

    Review The creative act is a compilation of advice from the famous music producer Rick Rubin. Before reading this book, I didn’t know much about Rick’s career, just that he was a successful hip-hop producer; however, doing a bit of research, I found out that he produces music for all … read more

  • Unveiling Creativity: A Motivational Dive into the Artist's World. Review of Feck Perfuction by James Victore

    March 16, 2024 1:04pm

    James Victore unites the foundations of being an artist with a realistic interpretation of the artist’s work. The book is compelling and a very easy read; it just took me one sitting to go through it. If you are looking for a step-by-step guide, this is not the book for you, but it does serve … read more

  • Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke

    February 14, 2024 9:16am

    TL;DR “Thinking in Bets” by Annie Duke is a captivating exploration of decision-making in an uncertain world. Duke emphasizes embracing uncertainty, becoming better “belief calculators,” and learning from experience. She advocates for diverse perspectives, objectivity, and … read more

  • Review - The Sun Also Rises by Hemingway

    January 27, 2024 6:49am

    I dont think Jake hated Cohn because he was jew. He hated him because he was a fool for falling in love with Brett, just as he did. He hated him because he boasted about having slept with her. Jake also loved Brett, and he wore it so secretly (not to her) and painfully that he was full of anger when … read more

  • David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell: A Comprehensive Review

    January 27, 2024 6:47am

    TL;DR David and Goliath explores how underdogs can triumph against the odds. Gladwell delves into the advantages of disadvantages, highlighting that lack of resources can foster creativity and compensatory skills. He emphasizes the detrimental effects of excess, using examples like wealth and class … read more

  • David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell: A Comprehensive Review

    January 10, 2024 10:32pm

    TL;DR David and Goliath explores how underdogs can triumph against the odds. Gladwell delves into the advantages of disadvantages, highlighting that lack of resources can foster creativity and compensatory skills. He emphasizes the detrimental effects of excess, using examples like wealth and class … read more

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  • EOY Book review

    January 7, 2024 8:02pm

    EOY Reading Review In 2023, I managed to read 21 books, 4.3 times more than I read in 2022 and one more than I set out to read at the beginning of the year. In this post, I share my favorites in case you’re looking for recommendations: 📔 Most Stimulating Imagination - “Piranesi” by … read more