Book summaries (excerpts)
Instead of summarizing the books in my own words, I gathered the top excerpts. I want the spirit of the books to remain intact and I want you to be able to interpret the crumbs of wisdom on your own.
Date is the date on which I read the book.
Hell Yeah or No
Author: Derek Sivers ISBN: 978-1988575070 One of my favorite author's guidelines on how ti live. EXCERPTS We do so many things for the money, whether we need it or not. But what if you had so much money that you couldn’t possibly want any more? What would you do then? What would you stop doing? And then if you stopped doing all these things you’re doing just for [...]
The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life
Author: Brad Stulberg, Steve Magness ISBN: 978-0593138793 A book for exceptionally driven people that want to avoid burnout. In my belief, if you read the below excerpts you don't need to read the whole piece. EXCERPTS All the greats shared something else in common: An unrelenting drive. An eternal hunger. An inability to be satiated. Passion. They are people who, simply put, cannot be content. People who thrive [...]
Your Music and People – creative and considerate fame
Author: Derek Sivers ISBN: 978-1988575018 Awesome advice for pursuing art or business. Reminds me quite a lot of Seth Godin. Nothing wrong with that ? EXCERPTS All opportunities come from people. Stay in touch with everyone. Use a database. People skills are counterintuitive. To be helped, be helpful. Persistence is polite. Be resourceful. Ask for help, but never wait for help. Call the destination and ask for directions. [...]
Meditations
Author: Marcus Aurelius ISBN: 978-0812968255 The content of the book is nothing special if you're familiar with stoic philosophy. What is remarkable about this book is that it offers an insight into the mind of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor. The book is a translation of a personal diary of his. It's amazing to see that even the most powerful man in the world most of the time [...]
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Author: Neil de Grasse Tyson ASIN: B01MAWT2MO Great book to get the sense of vastness of our universe and our insignificance. If you're looking for better understanding of base reality, search for others in my "science" category. EXCERPTS In the beginning, nearly fourteen billion years ago, all the space and all the matter and all the energy of the known universe was contained in a volume less than [...]
Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope
Author: Mark Manson ISBN: 978-0062888464 Mark is a true master of words. He presents the most plausible psychological in philosophical theories (from Niezsche, Kant to Schwartz) in an easy to read and entertaining fashion. I was laughing my ass off on quite a few occasions. The books is as good as the first part - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. If you know any similar [...]
