Category: Books
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On Reading Intentionally
As a child, I read competitively. Not like it was an actual sport, of course – the only prizes given were for Accelerated Reader points, and those cheap trinkets were hardly a lofty prize. But I did read with the goal to read more than anyone else – and it was easy for me. Last…
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Story in Review: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
“Essentialism isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the right things done.” In my constant quest to simplify life, I stumbled upon Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. McKeown posits that if we invest ourselves in fewer things, we make better progress on the things that matter most. He…
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Story in Review: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Drop whatever you are doing and go read this book right now. I’m actually serious, unless you are driving, in which case you should stop reading this right now, come to a complete stop at your local bookstore, and then purchase and read this book. I’ve heard this book tossed around in creative circles I cannot…