Daryl reviewed Smart Brevity by Mike Allen
Yes, ok... buuuutttt... ???
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Daryl reviewed The One-Page Financial Plan by Carl Richards
Fairly basic though one or two good tidbits. The Psychology of Money is a much more worthwhile read, however.
3 stars
Daryl reviewed The Good Life by Robert Waldinger
A New York Times Bestseller
What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A …
Yup, relationships are important, but really an 84 year-old study and you don't have more than that to tell me?
3 stars
Daryl reviewed Secret Invasion by Brian Michael Bendis
Amazing artwork but overdone on heroes pile on weak Skrull motivation
3 stars
Daryl reviewed The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Circus, a timeless love story …
Idea on books and a hidden underground sea out of time that droned and went off the rails
2 stars
Daryl reviewed Solaris by Stanisław Lem
A classic work of science fiction by renowned Polish novelist and satirist Stanislaw Lem.
When …
Classic scifi on identity, isolation, and Science as Faith
4 stars
Inspiring successor to The War of Art
4 stars
Not quite as good or as practical, but still had great, no-nonsense advice on how to push forward your independent artistry.
Daryl reviewed The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of …
Drivel. Tries way too hard to be some zen spiritual guide.
1 star
Daryl reviewed Negotiation Genius by Deepak Malhotra
From two leaders in executive education at Harvard Business School, here are the mental habits …
Some good ideas, but overlong and little beyond classic negotiation tactics
2 stars
Daryl finished reading Leading by Alex Ferguson
"After an astonishing career-first in Scotland, and then over 27 years with Manchester United Football …
Obvious and basic from the management and leadership perspective it seems to emphasize. People really need to stop equating sports with success in business. Really felt the only reason this is popular is because people are football obsessed and Man United won games. I'd like the hours I spent reading this book in this timeline back, please.
Leading by Alex Ferguson
"After an astonishing career-first in Scotland, and then over 27 years with Manchester United Football Club, Sir Alex Ferguson delivers …
Daryl reviewed Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff
Such a great riff and reversal on Lovecraft with its Jim Crow angle
5 stars
Daryl reviewed The Mountain in the Sea by Vajra Chandrasekera
When pioneering marine biologist Dr. Ha Nguyen is offered the chance to travel to the …
Page-turner speculative scifi about the nature of mind, culture, communications, and... loneliness and indeifference
5 stars
Really quite enjoyed this one. The philosophical departures make it really interesting beyond the story that's told.
Daryl reviewed Freedom by Sebastian Junger
Consise, thoughtful, insightful meditation on freedom and walking. Quite enjoyed it. Made me think. Worth your time.
4 stars
Daryl reviewed Freedom by Sebastian Junger