—Thoughts on books, learning, business, and life—
Samuel Pedro 
On Writing Well by William Zinsser Date Read: 9/7/2021 You can purchase On Writing Well from Amazon here. Summary On Writing Well is a book to help improve non-fiction writing. It preaches simpleness in writing, and calls clutter “the disease of American writing.” Often, we use too many words and … Read more
Nearly ten years have passed since Brad Stone wrote the book The Everything Store. For many, it was the first glimpse into the life of Jeff Bezos and the company he founded in the late 1990s. A lot has happened since the book was published in 2013. Jeff Bezos’ … Read more
Are you looking for a great book about running? If so, here is a list of eight books that every runner should have on their bookshelf. In curating this list, I tried to include books that provided different perspectives and ideas about running. From Ultramarathon runners to Buddhist monks … Read more
In the accounting and audit world, there is an idea called “tone at the top.” This phrase is used to explain the importance of leadership in a company. A culture of ethics should flow from the executives and board of directors. Scandals happen in companies where the leaders at … Read more
The first book I ever read about an astronaut was Spaceman by Mike Massimino. It was one of the most inspiring books I had ever read. I quickly read a few more biographies about astronauts. Most of them left me with the same feelings. Astronauts are a rare breed … Read more
Stories of grand engineering feats have been a common theme of mankind’s history. The Tower of Babel comes to mind. A tower to the heavens! How grand and ambitious. Also, consider the pyramids of Egypt or the standing stones of Stonehenge. These engineering marvels are all linked with a … Read more
I just finished reading the book Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. The book was released only a few weeks ago on May 4th, 2021. This is Weir’s third book. He is most known for his book The Martian, which was later adapted into the 2015 movie of the … Read more
Do you want to know how to build a large digital eBook library? If so, then this is the guide for you. My Grandpa had tens of thousands of physical books. As a kid, I was in awe every time I got to visit his libraries. He had two … Read more
When I was a junior in high school something wonderful happened. I read a book called Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. It was one of my first experiences with science fiction. I had never read a book like this before. Every page was thrilling and stimulating. It was not … Read more