wow, still relevant, should be mandatory reading for every high school student. Understanding ecosystems and the environment as a whole in which humanwow, still relevant, should be mandatory reading for every high school student. Understanding ecosystems and the environment as a whole in which humans are just one part, and that trying to control parts of it inherently will have negative side effects to other parts....more
Good reference to go back to periodically. Links to meditation, approach to life's challenges.Good reference to go back to periodically. Links to meditation, approach to life's challenges....more
Wow. I found myself bookmarking certain pages even though this is a novel ! But it is based on real history, science, and facts, so you learn a lot as Wow. I found myself bookmarking certain pages even though this is a novel ! But it is based on real history, science, and facts, so you learn a lot as you enjoy reading the novel. Hard to imagine people, society, actually doing these changes to save the planet, so pretty grim outlook. Sometimes you wish the book was all non-fiction and that these (positive) things will actually happen....more
Sal Khan is an entertaining writer (and speaker). Great historical context of how our education system works and the problems facing the people who waSal Khan is an entertaining writer (and speaker). Great historical context of how our education system works and the problems facing the people who want/try to change it, but the hope and proven trials that it is possible to make it better. A great read for any educator....more
Very long, but still relevant, gave me a good sense of investing vs speculating, market trends, what to look for, etc, and the commentary y Jason ZweiVery long, but still relevant, gave me a good sense of investing vs speculating, market trends, what to look for, etc, and the commentary y Jason Zweig are also helpful....more
"wealthy" defined as 1) making money, 2) control of your time, 3) maximize quality of life. That resonated with me. Just more money is not what I want"wealthy" defined as 1) making money, 2) control of your time, 3) maximize quality of life. That resonated with me. Just more money is not what I want, I want more time for myself, time with friends, and with family. Great book to make you take a step back and revisit your approach to running your business and what to do to improve....more
Wish I had read this book before, would have looked at investments in a different way, but good lessons to make sure I pass on to my kids, and some noWish I had read this book before, would have looked at investments in a different way, but good lessons to make sure I pass on to my kids, and some not too late even for me to implement now !...more
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