Where does one start when reviewing one of the most popular self-help books in recent memory? For me, I'll start with why I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey in the first place. Lately, I've been in a bit of a rut and decided I needed something to help me refocus, primarily with regard to getting things done. … [Read more...]
Exploring the Power of Ideas in ‘Originals’
Note: Although this is non-fiction and there's no plot to spoil, I do discuss topics contained within the book.When I was in elementary school we were tasked with inventing something. This was before everyone had a computer and well before smartphones so I'm sure some of our inventions would seem benign now but I remember being very certain that my idea would take off … [Read more...]
GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso
One of the great things about reading all of the time is that I typically pick up books I like. I know where to look for recommendations (such as Sarah's Bookshelves) and have a few favorite genres, including inspirational memoirs by women who have made it big in their careers. That's why I was excited to pick up #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso. It has all the makings of a … [Read more...]
‘The Thank You Economy’ and Why Manners Matter
In the town where I was born there was this great, locally owned Ace Hardware store. It was owned by the same family for as long as I could remember and they knew everyone and everything that was happening in town. My grandparents were frequent customers because they lived a few doors down and while I don't know that they were all friends, they certainly had a sense of … [Read more...]
Women & Confidence: The Confidence Code (Book Review)
Why is it that so many women lack confidence? Is it cultural? Political? Genetic? This is what the authors set out to answer in The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know. Written by two journalists who spend their days in the male-dominated field of politics, they wanted to know what exactly led women to qualify their … [Read more...]