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...

Book Notes #11: “Less” (By Andrew Sean Greer)

A marvelously well-written, tour-de-world book which won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Read this book to experience the adventurous life and tumultuous thoughts of the protagonist. This book is a pleasure to read, an incandescent journey through life and love, while...

Edition #22 – Aneesa Waheed answers 7 questions

1. Why are you an author? To bring my point of view to people. 2. Who are your literary inspirations? Paula Wolfert, Madhur Jeffery, Shakespeare, Salam Rushdie, John Grisham 3. What is your writing routine? This is my first book, writing into late night worked best...

Edition #21 – Barry McCarthy answers 7 questions

1. Why are you an author? I never thought I would write a book, let alone be asked to write a book on behalf of Deluxe, but I was in a unique position to provide my insights on how to help small businesses run better. I was in this unique position for two reasons:...

Book Notes #7: “Meditations” (By Marcus Aurelius)

I finally read this book cover-to-cover. I have been familiar with Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations for years and selectively read passages in school and on my own accord. The book and its message never really kept me in thrall. After all, I also grew up reading the...