I thoroughly enjoyed Leo Tolstoy's A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Selected from the World's Sacred Texts (Amazon). The book is meant to be read one day at a time for the 365 days of the calendar year. Each …
How to Live a Wise Life with “A Calendar of Wisdom” by Leo Tolstoy (+ Infographic)
It doesn't get much deeper or more comprehensive than Leo Tolstoy's "A Calendar of Wisdom." The book is meant to be read one day at a time for the 365 days of the calendar year. Each day is loosely organized around a theme (although the theme is …
A Lifetime by the Numbers — “Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives” by David Eagleman
I was compelled to pick up Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman (Amazon) after Derek Sivers said it's his favorite book of all time. For context, Derek has read 250+ books—so this is quite the recommendation. David Eagleman is a …
How to Adjust your Unconscious Default Setting with “This is Water” by David Foster Wallace (+ Infographic)
The majority of people in the audience of David Foster Wallace's This is Water speech at Kenyon College in 2005 didn't understand what he was talking about. This is evidenced by their laughter and applause a few times throughout the speech. To …
How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose: “Awakening Your Ikigai” by Ken Mogi (Book Summary)
Looking for more posts about ikigai?- “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles (Book Summary)- The Truth about Ikigai: Definitions, Diagrams & Myths about the Japanese Life Purpose- Ikigai …
The New Science of Self-Actualization: “Transcend” by Scott Barry Kaufman (Book Summary)
Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization (Amazon) by Scott Barry Kaufman is a great gateway to Abraham Maslow. This book is a nice place to start if you're new to Maslow (especially his late-life writings) and also want to understand some …
