I’m out-of-my-mind with happiness to announce that I’m finally launching my very first book! It’s called “The Holiday Window Painting Book: How to Create Colorful Holiday Magic”. It teaches you how to do indoor window painting, a crafty skill I’ve been practicing for most of […]
The book, “Winning”, by former GE CEO Jack Welch excites me, because I’ve always been quietly obsessed with business. I’ve had varying degrees of success in my jobs in the private sector and in entrepreneurship. But if I’m being completely honest, I’d like to absolutely […]
What makes some companies, governments, and families stable, visionary, and successful for decades and even centuries? That’s a question I’ve considered many times. The business book “Built to Last” provides answers to that question, and here’s the crux of their findings: “The only truly reliable source […]
If you’re looking for a book that’ll motivate you, inspire you, and expand your sense of possibility, here are some excellent options! These books have captured my imagination. They’ve helped me effectively move forward in the direction of my dreams. 🙂 All 5 of the […]
Expanding Options When it comes to books, the world is changing. There are expanding options. We have not only traditional print books, but now audiobooks and ebooks. Which is best? I’ve been pondering this. In this article, I’ll explore each format. Audiobooks In recent years, […]
A Fascinating Take on Business Success I’ve become kind of obsessed with Jim Collins‘ research-based books on business. They’re fascinating because they take the incredibly complex world of business, and rigorously identify exactly what makes some organizations so successful. The findings are often surprising and […]
Chaotic Economy Most of the books I recommend are full of sunshine and optimism. But this month, I explored the dark world of corporate decline within the book “How the Mighty Fall and Why Some Companies Never Give In” by Jim Collins. This topic is […]
These 10 personal development books have had a huge positive impact on my life. I have a hunch you’ll love them too. They span a wide range of topics, including discovering your greatest strengths, failing your way to success, the best way to become a […]
Greatness is a Human Quest Hello and many thanks to you for reading Thoughts on the Good Life. This month, my book recommendation is New York Times bestseller “Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck – Why Some Thrive Despite Them All.” It’s a book […]
A Little Booklet Full of Valuable Ideas There’s a curious little booklet called “Tact” on our bookshelf at home. I think you might love it as much as I do. It’s pocket-sized, only 36 pages long, was published in 1933, and originally cost only 15 […]