5 Inspiring Books About Astronauts
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 that…
‘Spaceman’ by Mike Massimino – Review, Takeaways, and Thoughts
A few months ago, I read Spaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely Journey To Unlock The Secrets of the Universe. This book caught me by surprise. I purchased the audiobook during one of Audible’s Daily Deal sales. It had a high customer rating and sounded like an interesting read. I wasn’t expecting…
Ralph Waldo Emerson and the ‘Mind on Fire’
I look to Ralph Waldo Emerson as a guiding star and a kindred spirit. Although nearly 200 years separate our existence, I feel strongly connected to the man and his teachings. I recently read Emerson: The Mind on Fire by Robert D. Richardson. I loved this biography. Emerson could not…
Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead (and to Read)
I just read Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead by Jim Mattis. My biggest takeaway from the book is that I could be a better reader. I read a lot but Mattis seems to be much better at learning from his reading than I am. Overall, I really enjoyed this…
Lyndon Johnson and the ‘Path to Power’ – A Summary
As I have previously written, I am becoming a gigantic Robert A. Caro fan. His writing is phenomenal. I have a goal to read all of his biographies. I just finished Path to Power, the first book in his Years of Lyndon Johnson series. The four-volume series (the fifth book…
What I Learned From Sam Walton’s ‘Made in America’
I just finished Sam Walton: Made In America. Thank you, Jeff Bezos, for the recommendation. This is a very inspiring book. If you’ve ever had the desire to start your own business this is a must-read. Sam Walton created the wealthiest family in the world through the creation of his…
David McCullough’s John Adams – Thoughts and Notes
“The problem with Adams is that most Americans know nothing about him.” David McCullough I just finished John Adams by David McCullough. It is the first time I have read one of McCullough’s books. I have been making an attempt to read more Pulitzer winning biographies and I saw this…
Disney’s Greatest CEO Bob Iger and ‘The Ride of a Lifetime’
How can you not like the Walt Disney Company? In the fall of 2018, I went to Disneyland for the first time since my childhood. I was totally captivated by the Disney experience. For almost one hundred years, Disney has been creating great family experiences. In the last 15 years,…
The Power Broker: Robert Moses the Most Powerful Park Commissioner of All Time
Confession: I have never been to New York City. But I just finished my second book about urban planning in and around New York City. The first book I read was The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs. A few days ago I finished the Pulitzer…