Education

Book #7: Imagine: How Creativity Works – The Book That Broke My Reading Slump (Barely)

How Creativity Works

You know that feeling when your brain just… refuses to cooperate? That was me for the better part of this book. It sat on my table, silently judging me while I scrolled Instagram and convinced myself watching dog videos counted as “mental rest.” But I finally cracked it open, and once I did, wow—this one’s …

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Book 5: DK Essential Managers: Motivating People by Robert Heller

Motivating People

If you manage people, you already know that motivation is everything. DK Essential Managers: Motivating People by Robert Heller, first published in 1998, is a short but impactful resource packed with 101 quick tips to keep your team engaged and productive. While some details (like storing performance assessments in a file cabinet) may feel outdated, …

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Book #4: The Potential Principle – Life Lessons That Hit Different

The Potential Principle

Alright, after the whale vengeance and tortoise tragedy of In the Heart of the Sea, I needed something a little more uplifting. Enter Book #4 of my 100-book challenge: The Potential Principle: Living Life to Its Maximum by Edward Cole.Now, I’ll be honest—self-improvement books can sometimes feel like they’re just rearranging the same motivational quotes …

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