Sarah Schumacher
Added to listBusinesswith 28 books.
Added to listHistorywith 4 books.
Added to listTechwith 3 books.
A clear, chronological and fact-based analysis of Twitter and Elon Musk’s takeover. I watched this happen in real time, so the second half of the book was mostly recap. But it was interesting to get a bit more backstory on Jack in the beginning, and a behind the scenes look at his role as an ousted CEO, returning CEO, then ambivalent and unwilling CEO. I can sympathize with the type of person he seems to be, and I knew about his ultimate desire for a protocol, vs. a company, but I find it ironic he willfully orchestrated the handoff of his legacy to a trigger-happy man-child with ultimate veto power and no oversight. This is a step backwards, and it will be interesting to see if anything remains of “formerly-known-as-Twitter” over the next several years.
A clear, chronological and fact-based analysis of Twitter and Elon Musk’s takeover. I watched this happen in real time, so the second half of the book was mostly recap. But it was interesting to get a bit more backstory on Jack in the beginning, and a behind the scenes look at his role as an ousted CEO, returning CEO, then ambivalent and unwilling CEO. I can sympathize with the type of person he seems to be, and I knew about his ultimate desire for a protocol, vs. a company, but I find it ironic he willfully orchestrated the handoff of his legacy to a trigger-happy man-child with ultimate veto power and no oversight. This is a step backwards, and it will be interesting to see if anything remains of “formerly-known-as-Twitter” over the next several years.
Added to listGraphic Novelswith 38 books.
Excellent, original storyline that makes it hard to wait for book 2.
Excellent, original storyline that makes it hard to wait for book 2.
An in-depth look at the ideas and people behind the movement to create truly anonymous whistleblower reporting. A lot has changed since this book was written, but the philosophy is still relevant and more important than ever.
An in-depth look at the ideas and people behind the movement to create truly anonymous whistleblower reporting. A lot has changed since this book was written, but the philosophy is still relevant and more important than ever.
Added to listClassicswith 2 books.
Added to listBooks Every Human Should Readwith 32 books.
Added to listSociologywith 18 books.
Added to listBusinesswith 27 books.
I was surprised to discover that this book is actually delightful, and much more engaging than I expected for something written in 1936. It feels like the polar opposite of the terrible 48 Laws of Power (“here’s how to take total advantage of people with no shame whatsoever.”)
Instead, How to Win Friends presents common sense recommendations for personal engagement with anyone, plainly, with examples from Carnegie’s students who attended the lectures that inspired the book. He explains the ideas in a way that somehow feels refreshing, nearly 100 years later. Perhaps it’s because the inability of the general public to be halfway decent to service staff post-pandemic has me wishing for the most basic manners. Either way, there’s clearly a reason this has been a best seller for so long, and I’m a little disappointed I blew it off until now. Unlike some of the more obnoxious classics, this one is certainly worth reading.
I was surprised to discover that this book is actually delightful, and much more engaging than I expected for something written in 1936. It feels like the polar opposite of the terrible 48 Laws of Power (“here’s how to take total advantage of people with no shame whatsoever.”)
Instead, How to Win Friends presents common sense recommendations for personal engagement with anyone, plainly, with examples from Carnegie’s students who attended the lectures that inspired the book. He explains the ideas in a way that somehow feels refreshing, nearly 100 years later. Perhaps it’s because the inability of the general public to be halfway decent to service staff post-pandemic has me wishing for the most basic manners. Either way, there’s clearly a reason this has been a best seller for so long, and I’m a little disappointed I blew it off until now. Unlike some of the more obnoxious classics, this one is certainly worth reading.
This is a classic, short read that outlines The Resistance experienced by all artists and entrepreneurs (often called procrastination, but with much deeper analysis).
This would be an excellent gift for someone who wants to “turn pro” - the new writer especially. If you struggle to complete work that matters to you, I highly recommend reading this. It would probably pair well with Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.
This is a classic, short read that outlines The Resistance experienced by all artists and entrepreneurs (often called procrastination, but with much deeper analysis).
This would be an excellent gift for someone who wants to “turn pro” - the new writer especially. If you struggle to complete work that matters to you, I highly recommend reading this. It would probably pair well with Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.
A fiery sequel to her book, Self-Compassion, this book is about harnessing the yang energy frequently denied/discouraged in women. The author covers all aspects of life, and it would be an excellent read for someone who needs encouragement to stand up for themselves.
She speaks deftly on the challenges faced by women in the workplace. She emphasizes the need for yin/yang (feminine/masculine) energies to be balanced in individual people (vs genders), and specifically outlines how viewing men as agentic and women as communal creates unwinnable situations for many women.
A fiery sequel to her book, Self-Compassion, this book is about harnessing the yang energy frequently denied/discouraged in women. The author covers all aspects of life, and it would be an excellent read for someone who needs encouragement to stand up for themselves.
She speaks deftly on the challenges faced by women in the workplace. She emphasizes the need for yin/yang (feminine/masculine) energies to be balanced in individual people (vs genders), and specifically outlines how viewing men as agentic and women as communal creates unwinnable situations for many women.