The next time you feel like you can't go on, think about this: Jean-Dominique Bauby was once the editor of one of the most famous fashion magazines of all time, Elle. He was an actor. He was world famous. At 42, he had wine, women and song. At 43 though, he suffered a massive stroke. … Continue reading Jean-Dominique Bauby;
Tag: Book Reviews
Atlas, From the Streets to the Ring;
I don't know how you feel about boxing, but there is something we can all learn from the sport. Boxing is a brutal sport, requiring intense training again and again over long periods of time. Furthermore, the deciding moments of a fight are seconds long. Three punches can mean the difference between a knockout and … Continue reading Atlas, From the Streets to the Ring;
Review of “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss;
The first line of this short read sums it all up: "There is only one way to achieve lasting happiness. That way is simply: Be happy." The focus of the book is to address just how to achieve this task. We all would enjoy happiness all the time if it were easy to achieve; being … Continue reading Review of “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss;
Review of “Unhooked: How to Quit Anything” by Susan Shapiro, Frederick Woolverton;
Two weeks ago, statistics were raised throughout the American media regarding heroin use in New Hampshire. The number of deaths due to heroin overdose has doubled since 2013; in spite, even, of the life-saving anti-overdose drug Naloxone (Narcan) being administered in 2,000 incidents in 2,015. This increase in tragic overdoses has clearly affected the people … Continue reading Review of “Unhooked: How to Quit Anything” by Susan Shapiro, Frederick Woolverton;
Review of “Wall Street’s Just Not That Into You” by Roger C. Davis
Wall Street's Just Not That Into You is an enjoyable, short read, but it's another brick in the wall of finance books that foolishly suggest you can beat the market. I was sucked into the promise of increasing the returns on my investment but eventually thought better of it. Beware this advice; be suspicious of … Continue reading Review of “Wall Street’s Just Not That Into You” by Roger C. Davis
