Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary Reminders of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius to himself on what the world is like, how to do his job well, how to live well and how to be a good person. Incredible insights into the mind of the world’s […]
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Language: English Summary A well-crafted and well-researched look at multiple Amazon and Jeff Bezos initiatives from 2010 to 2021 and reads like fiction. I just missed a deeper insight into the departments that truly drove Amazon’s growth during that time. Key Takeaways Assessing business
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary A beautiful and well-organized retelling of Scotland’s rise in the 17th and 18th centuries and subsequent impact across the world in the 19th century – which is still felt today. A great read into the 200-300 year cycles of (global)
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Language: English Summary A primer on mental models in investing. Easier to read and more entertaining than Seeking Wisdom, but less than half the depth and breadth. The second half is repetitive and redundant. Key Takeaways Character traits that encourage mental models: intellectual curiosity,
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary The best book on decision making, learning how to think better, and better understanding ourselves (rationally) and others. Discusses our decision-making from different angles and includes useful questions to improve our decision-making and results in life. Key Takeaways What I
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Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Language: English Summary An in-depth look at all facets of a Nobel Prize winner and polymath’s life (in its entirety): his career, his work, his relationships, his beliefs, his values and his learning and teaching methods. A bit long-winded at times, but worth the
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