The Libro 52 Challenge…. So what? After the dust settled, which were the highest scoring books in the Libro 52 Challenge? Good question. Here they are: Titles, Authors and Scores #1: The Firm by Duff McDonald :: 9.50… Read More ›
Libro 52 Challenge
Libros 44-50 :: The final chapter of the Libro 52* Challenge.
So… I failed. I did not read one book per week in 2013. Close, but no cigarillo. Alas, here’s a brief rundown of the last few books I read – a couple Must-Reads among them…. … Read More ›
Libro 43/52 :: The Firm by Duff McDonald
As we near the end of the Libro 52 Challenge, this book scored the highest among the 2013 offering: 9.50 Buy this book with your gift cards…. No – this isn’t the John Grisham thriller that… Read More ›
Libro 42/52 :: Black Irish by Stephan Talty
When it comes to the Libro 52 scorecard, Stephan Talty is at the top of the list. OK – he’s tied (with Tom Asacker’s book, The Business of Belief.) But Talty was there first. He’s el número uno…. Read More ›
Libro 41/52 :: Trust Me, I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday
Conversation ca. Q2 2010…. WEB GUY “Ya know, we guarantee high Google rankings. We’ve got writers who specialize in Google algorithms. They craft SEO-friendly (Search Engine Optimization) online content that will all point to Red Angle.” ME… Read More ›
Libro 40/52 :: The Authentic Swing by Steven Pressfield
“Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats.” Howard Aiken, computer genius “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” Pablo Picasso, great artist Writing… Read More ›
Libro 39/52 :: Big Data by Viktor Mayer-Schonberger and Kenneth Cukier.
When people I respect and admire make a book recommendation, I read it. So when Ian Heller of HD Supply White Cap mentioned an important book I ought to read, I committed to reading it. Then I found… Read More ›
Libro 37 + 38/52 :: The Power of Less by Leo Babauta + Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Over the past year, I’ve been on a journey to Less. The easy part has been shedding the physical belongings. Owning 2 sets of golf clubs for my 30 handicap… silly. Keeping every book I’ve ever read… kinda ridiculous…. Read More ›
Libro 36/52 :: Inside The Box by Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg.
I’m a big fan of AMC’s The Pitch. Each week, 2 advertising agencies go head-to-head for the opportunity to represent a brand like Little Caesar’s or 1-800-FLOWERS or Gibson Guitars. You’d think these agencies would deliver outside the… Read More ›
Libro 34 + 35/52 :: Choose Yourself by James Altucher + The Halo Effect by Phil Rosenzwieg.
James Altucher holds a prestigious, albeit temporary, honor. His blog, The Altucher Confidential, is my favorite new blog. It’s consistently insightful, funny, (often) contrarian and above all else – authentic. Click on this link HERE and read a… Read More ›
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