A manual on how we should relate to news. Instead of skimming sensational headlines we should look at the bigger picture, question the why behind events in a broader context and what events can learn us about our society, community, and ourselves. De Botton gives examples from different News topics: Politics, World News, Economics, Distasters, Celebrities, Health, etc. as well as advice on how journalism should improve to present news that serves the reader. The book gives interesting food for thought but could also have been an article.
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I love reading non-fiction, mostly on psychology, procrastination, science, minimalism, social and economic issues, history, feminism, or health. I can also enjoy a good historical drama or fantasy novel. Not reading nearly as much as I would like.
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Lowwastetraveller rated Captivate: 3 stars
Vanessa van Edwards: Captivate (2017)
Captivate by Vanessa van Edwards
"Wish you knew exactly what to say in awkward social situations? Do you want a formula for charisma? Do you …
Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with …
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1 star
What an absolute waste of my money. 10 pages in and I realised I'm never going to get through the overly 'fluffy' language. Get to the point woman!
What an absolute waste of my money. 10 pages in and I realised I'm never going to get through the overly 'fluffy' language. Get to the point woman!
One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort …
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4 stars
A wonderful historical overview and modern interpretation on how to live a Stoic life. This is going to become a yearly read for me to reinforce my stoic philosophy of life.
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2 stars
Although the book gives some useful tips, I did not care much about the writing style and the self-promotion of the author for his other books or programs. Although it's already a short book, it could easily have been 1/3th of the length and still convey the lessons.
Although the book gives some useful tips, I did not care much about the writing style and the self-promotion of the author for his other books or programs. Although it's already a short book, it could easily have been 1/3th of the length and still convey the lessons.
Lowwastetraveller reviewed Zero to One by Peter Thiel
If you want to build a better future, you must believe in secrets.
The …
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5 stars
A good reminder of not losing sight of the bigger picture when starting a business. A short, quick read and a must for every startup founder or anyone planning to start a business!
A good reminder of not losing sight of the bigger picture when starting a business. A short, quick read and a must for every startup founder or anyone planning to start a business!
Lowwastetraveller rated This Is Vegan Propaganda: 4 stars
This Is Vegan Propaganda by Ed Winters
Every time we eat, we have the power to radically transform the world we live in.
Our choices can …
Lowwastetraveller rated The New Climate War: 5 stars
The New Climate War by Michael E. Mann
Recycle. Fly less. Eat less meat. These are some of the ways that we’ve been told we can save the …
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2 stars
It's a quick an easy read, but if you have minimal self-knowledge this won't give you much enlightenment. Like many self-help books this book could have easily been summarised in 20 pages (already by just deleting all the 'fucks'). My advise: don't give a fuck about this book (except for some nice catchphrases which you can find in the many Instagram posts) and go read some Stoics such as Marcus Aurelius or Epictetus instead.
It's a quick an easy read, but if you have minimal self-knowledge this won't give you much enlightenment. Like many self-help books this book could have easily been summarised in 20 pages (already by just deleting all the 'fucks'). My advise: don't give a fuck about this book (except for some nice catchphrases which you can find in the many Instagram posts) and go read some Stoics such as Marcus Aurelius or Epictetus instead.
Lowwastetraveller rated Digital Minimalism: 4 stars
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. …
Lowwastetraveller rated Food Rules : An Eater's Manual: 5 stars
Food Rules : An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan
A pocket compendium of food wisdom from the author of [The Omnivore's Dilemma][1] and [In Defense of …
Lowwastetraveller rated The Alchemist: 5 stars
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of …