Book Notes #21 – Be Useful

This is a helluva book. So much value packed into each page. I feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn’t just motivating me but giving me practical tips on how to become the best version of myself. The book is well organized into seven thematic, instructional chapters...

Book Notes #20: The Woman In Me

I read this book for er… research? Well, I am in the music industry. But for real, I grew up in the MTV TRL era when Britney Spears was blowing up. And I’m sticking with my plan to read for pleasure (instead of for research). So, I read Britney’s book. I’m glad I did....

Book Notes #19: Zen in the Art of Archery

I read this book because I’ve heard a lot about it. I also read it because it’s short (~81 pages), and I was looking for a small read over the holidays. Why not something about zen? Zen In the Art of Archery By Eugen Herrigel Though this book is brief, it’s rich (and...

Book Notes #18: “The Method” By Isaac Butler

I read this book because I know almost nothing about acting. Sometimes you just want read about something completely new. This book is about its namesake, the method, a form or philosophy of acting. After reading this book, I still can’t tell you what exactly...

Book Notes #14: “Essentialism” By Greg McKeown

This is the book I needed to read at this moment in my life. Because I feel like I’m living according to its principles. It may even be that I feel a little guilty, and I’m looking for reassurance. Maybe it’s my own confirmation bias. I wanted to...

Book Notes #13: “Range” (By David Epstein)

I’m an advocate of doing a few things at once. It’s ok to meander and explore, and stumble upon what interests you. The term I’ve been using is “Portfolio Career.” That is, one can curate your career like a portfolio of opportunities and...