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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (David Epstein)

“Our work preferences and our life preferences do not stay the same, because we do not stay the same.”― David Epstein, Range Book Publication: Riverhead Books (May 28, 2019) Book Summary: Hyper-specialization in one area at an early age is only helpful for certain careers (like chess, golf or classical music), not for most careers … Continue reading Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (David Epstein)

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Culture Code (Daniel Coyle)

“Vulnerability doesn’t come after trust—it precedes it. Leaping into the unknown, when done alongside others, causes the solid ground of trust to materialize beneath our feet.”― Daniel coyle, culture Code  Book Publication: Bantam (January 30, 2018) Book Summary: If you've ever wondered how some teams always seem to be get better results and enjoy working … Continue reading Culture Code (Daniel Coyle)

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The Whole-Brain Child (Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

“There’s a lot of scientific evidence demonstrating that focused attention leads to the reshaping of the brain. In animals rewarded for noticing sound (to hunt or to avoid being hunted, for example), we find much larger auditory centers in the brain. In animals rewarded for sharp eyesight, the visual areas are larger. Brain scans of … Continue reading The Whole-Brain Child (Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

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Karl the Fog: San Francisco’s Most Mysterious Resident (Karl the Fog)

“When you fly thousands of miles and can't even see the bridge.” — Karl the Fog Book Publication: Chronicle Books (June 11, 2019) Book Summary: This small, kitschy book features beautiful pictures of Karl the Fog, San Francisco's famous fog that seems to be present all year around. The book is narrated by Karl, whose witty … Continue reading Karl the Fog: San Francisco’s Most Mysterious Resident (Karl the Fog)