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Dune by Frank Herbert (review) - Chapter #21 (2 Comments)

Are you into Science Fiction books? Miguel doesn’t read much of this genre…
…but Frank Herbert’s masterpiece got him from page 1.
Whether you are into Science-Fiction novels or not, watch why this book is a must read.
Quote:
(The litany against fear)
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face [...]

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: 7 Lessons From a Roman Emperor (review) - Chapter #20 (8 Comments)

Stoic philosopher and roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote a masterpiece almost two millennia ago: Meditations.
His insights are just as relevant today. Given the hard life he led, it is a straight-forward guide for conscious living.
Miguel shares 7 key lessons he learnt from this jewel.
Score: 9.5/10
Books mentioned:

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Why Your World View is Never Right - Chapter #19 (3 Comments)

How many senses do you have?
And you think you can really grasp reality with that?
Let’s reconsider…
Books mentioned:

Dune by Frank Herbert

Were past times better? - Chapter #18 (4 Comments)

We tend to idealize past periods of History and see the present day world as a descending spiral.
Let´s get some perspective…
Books mentioned:

Shakespeare

Thinking Outside The Box: The Prerequisite - Chapter #17 (4 Comments)

In order to have an idea that is “outside-the-box”, first you need to know what the box is!
Miguel talks about concurrent thinking and defining the framework as a first step to having the lightbulb flick ON.
Books mentioned:

Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step (Perennial Library)

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell (review) - Chapter #16 (4 Comments)

Are rags to riches stories not really as impressive as they sound?
Malcolm Gladwell looks at the ingredients to create a Bill Gates, a band like the Beatles or any kind of extremelly successful individual.
The author raises some strong points in his new best-seller… but is this a pill for mediocre people to justify themselves?
Score: [...]

The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge (review) - Chapter #15 (0 Comments)

Miguel reviews the book that lays out a scientific view on the power of thoughts to shape your brain. Neuroplasticity has revolutionized how we view the most powerful tool on Earth: your brain.
Full of stories of outstanding recovery, it is as much an inspiring read as it is a wake up call to the importance [...]

Retro-Ideas: The Power Of Reading What You Already Knew - Chapter #14 (0 Comments)

This is the reversal to Chapter 13 - there is a powerful effect from seeing on writing something you already intuitively knew…
Have you ever had that experience?
Books mentioned in this chapter:

Hackers and Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age

Advice From a Stoic on How to Read a Complex Excerpt - Chapter #13 (2 Comments)

Whenever you read something you do not understand: how do you react?
If you are like most people, you’ll try again, and if it’s still not clear you’ll move on.
Give this different approach a try…
Mentioned books:

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard (book review) - Chapter #12 (3 Comments)

Aikido master George Leonard has created a zen-like practical manual to master any skill in life.
If you don’t want to be neither good nor great, but a master at something - these lessons are crucial.
Are you a dabbler, an obsessive, a hacker…?
…or already are in the road to mastery?

Mastery: The Keys to Success and [...]