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Originally Posted by Hotel Kilo
(Post 3745122)
Being home sick is no fun as you all well know, it has its good and bad I guess. The good is I get to plow through some books I've been meaning to read. The bad, I lurk APC :)
Anyway, we live a very challenging time (I think). In my life I've always sought balance. A friend gave me the book for a Xmas gift titled "The Stoic Way of Life" by Marcus Epictetus. Interesting read. I finished it in combination "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius. I found both to be companions of one another. Just started Meditations, haven't formed an opinion yet. My last few have been decent reads. Antifragile by Taleb. Intereting read that brings up some good thoughts. A bit long, but the ideas have merit. The End of the World is Just The Beginning by Zeihan. Not nearly as doomsday as the title sounds. I'm a fan of Zeihan, though not a disciple. Just like hearing different ideas. Accidental Superpower by Zeihan. I enjoyed this much more than the book above. It's a great read on how we became a superpower, and why we'll likely will remain so. |
Originally Posted by crewdawg
(Post 3745130)
Just started Meditations, haven't formed an opinion yet.
My last few have been decent reads. Antifragile by Taleb. Intereting read that brings up some good thoughts. A bit long, but the ideas have merit. The End of the World is Just The Beginning by Zeihan. Not nearly as doomsday as the title sounds. I'm a fan of Zeihan, though not a disciple. Just like hearing different ideas. Accidental Superpower by Zeihan. I enjoyed this much more than the book above. It's a great read on how we became a superpower, and why we'll likely will remain so. |
Originally Posted by TED74
(Post 3745097)
I’m intrigued, because this book was life-changing for me when I read it years ago. Any chance you’re religious? I could see it feeling like an uncomfortable attack for those with a strong monotheist faith.
I'm sincerely glad you found a book you enjoyed. It wasn't for me; tastes vary considerably and it's certainly very popular. Finding nuggets that perk interest in heretofore unknown authors/subjects are what I love about the Book Rec thread. |
I read a lot of books in 2023 but here are my favorites:
Concorde by Mike Bannister His story flying for BA and flying concorde for almost its entire lifecycle. Buying Disneys World by Aaron Goldberg. How disney secretly bought basically all of central florida to build the mouse. Reading the Glass by Rappaport. Life as a ship captain and what it entails with the weather and sea. Fortitude by Dan Crenshaw. Die with Zero by Perkins. An interesting look at spending/saving over your life. Spare-Prince Harry (I know, I know). |
"Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road" by Neil Peart.
You might know the name, he was the drummer for Rush. Neil wrote all the lyrics for Rush's songs. Occaisionally Geddy would co-write with him, but Neil was the creator of the lyrics. Sadly Neil passed in 2020 due to complications from a brain tumor. He'd been afflicted for some time but in the end cancer won. I'm a huge Rush fan BTW. Anyway, in 1997 Neil lost his 19 yr old daughter Selena then about a year later his wife in 1998. His was severly depressed and lost motivation. The band was gearing up for a world tour. He told Alex and Geddy he needed time. So Neil being Neil jumped on his motorcylce and began a 55,000 mile jorney throughout North America. He was in Alaska, Mexico and down in Belize. The book is about his travels, but more so it is about healing and coming to terms with what life is and how we as humans have magnificent resilency to overcome those trials life throws at us. At the end of his journey Neil found new meaning to life and eventually did marry again. As they say the rest is history. The book discusses friendships, both new and old, and how important his life long band mates and friends helped him through his troubled times. We can never go it alone. Neil was arguably the most preeminant rock drummer. He was a very humble man. One of my favorite quotes of his when he was interviewed by Modern Drummer Mag was how he turned out to be such a phenom. Neils answer speaks volumes about the man, and about life in general; "I was never truly talented, but I was relentless". Great book. Easy read. Neil is an excellent writer. |
Originally Posted by Hotel Kilo
(Post 3747477)
"Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road" by Neil Peart.
You might know the name, he was the drummer for Rush. Neil wrote all the lyrics for Rush's songs. Occaisionally Geddy would co-write with him, but Neil was the creator of the lyrics. Sadly Neil passed in 2020 due to complications from a brain tumor. He'd been afflicted for some time but in the end cancer won. I'm a huge Rush fan BTW. Anyway, in 1997 Neil lost his 19 yr old daughter Selena then about a year later his wife in 1998. His was severly depressed and lost motivation. The band was gearing up for a world tour. He told Alex and Geddy he needed time. So Neil being Neil jumped on his motorcylce and began a 55,000 mile jorney throughout North America. He was in Alaska, Mexico and down in Belize. The book is about his travels, but more so it is about healing and coming to terms with what life is and how we as humans have magnificent resilency to overcome those trials life throws at us. At the end of his journey Neil found new meaning to life and eventually did marry again. As they say the rest is history. The book discusses friendships, both new and old, and how important his life long band mates and friends helped him through his troubled times. We can never go it alone. Neil was arguably the most preeminant rock drummer. He was a very humble man. One of my favorite quotes of his when he was interviewed by Modern Drummer Mag was how he turned out to be such a phenom. Neils answer speaks volumes about the man, and about life in general; "I was never truly talented, but I was relentless". Great book. Easy read. Neil is an excellent writer. Thanks for the recommendation. Sounds amazing. |
Same as Ever by Morgan Housel
Gain insight and understanding by considering what never changes rather than trying to predict what you've never seen. It is a series of chapters that could be read in random order. Each chapter is compromised of stories and examples of consistency in a world of change. |
Originally Posted by Gunfighter
(Post 3748876)
Same as Ever by Morgan Housel
Gain insight and understanding by considering what never changes rather than trying to predict what you've never seen. It is a series of chapters that could be read in random order. Each chapter is compromised of stories and examples of consistency in a world of change. I’ve found this book and the psychology of money mostly rehashed versions of the columns and mostly common sense stuff. He’s being raised to almost myth status in financial circles lately and I don’t believe it’s really that justified. His best aspect? Short chapters. Overall haven’t loved his books vs the sheer level of praise they get. |
Originally Posted by TED74
(Post 3745097)
I’m intrigued, because this book was life-changing for me when I read it years ago. Any chance you’re religious? I could see it feeling like an uncomfortable attack for those with a strong monotheist faith.
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Originally Posted by m3113n1a1
(Post 3750285)
Agreed. Have you read his other books Homo Deus and 21 lessons for the 21st century? Both really good and thoughtful. I think some people just don't like to look at uncomfortable truths. For me it's liberating.
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