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Skylar’s read bookshelf

Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success
it was amazing
Do you shape your environment? Or does your environment shape you?
Enchiridion
it was amazing
Worth the read for anyone who fancies themselves as a philosopher.
The Supreme Gift
it was amazing
Love is eternal.
The Peaceful Warrior Collection
it was amazing
Read when I was younger and had no idea what impact it had on me. When I read this again I found that I had been telling stories from this book for years. The second time through the message really hit home.
God's Debris: A Thought Experiment
it was amazing
A great read for a skeptic or religious person. Follow this thought experiment to get some deep introspection into how you operate in the world and how the world operates around you.
How to Consciously Design Your Ideal Future
really liked it
Good for a jolt of go get your ass in gear and do something with your life.
Something about the Inside: 120 Gold Nuggets from the Boetcker Lectures
really liked it
Some gems to be sure, not a 120 though. The printing of this book has some issues as well, minor text missing and odds borders.
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles
it was amazing
An excellent book to get into gear and make the most out of your goals and desires in life. Read this in the morning to start off your day with a drive.
Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot
it was amazing
This book is not for the weak of heart. Jim Stockdale has had a life that makes most men’s lives pale in comparison. He breaks down his values and explains how he dealt with hash circumstances and how those ordeals made him. He leans hea…
Another Roadside Attraction
really liked it
Some good insights, worth a dig into if you like Tom Robbins’ writing style. Found it less than Jitterbug Perfume. The conversation between Jesus and Tarzan was the best part.
Autobiography of a Yogi
it was amazing
Kept hearing about this book. When I got around to reading this spiritual journey I was in awe and woken up by the life that Paramahansa Yogananda lived. Well worth it to anyone who is embarking to deepen their spiritual journey.
The Healing Arts: Exploring the Medical Ways of the World
it was amazing
An open view of how the world of medicine is made of many parts. Each system a unique way to see/treat/prevent disease. Bridges the gap between Western and Eastern medicine.
Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
it was amazing
10,00 hours is not simply a basic time requirement for mastery. This book addresses knowing how to learn, escaping plateaus and become the absolute best at your chosen field of expertise. It also debunks seeing others as simply ‘talented…
Jitterbug Perfume
it was amazing
It sat on my shelf for over a year before I took it down and began to read it and fulfill a promise to do so. Beyond anything, I had conceived that it might be about. Jitterbug perfume often caused me to stop grab a pen and underline a p…
The Heart of Leadership: Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow
it was amazing
The book flows easily (written as a story) and helped me understand the connections between my knowledge and the wisdom of leadership.
Skyward
it was amazing
speechless.
The Rithmatist
it was amazing
Thank goodness this is only the beginning. A rich new world by Brandon Sanderson. I look forward to the next books.
The Language of Choice Theory
liked it
It’s a light read and thus lacks depth. Has potential, the final section on Manager to Empployee was done best.
The Design of Everyday Things
it was amazing
Old school wake up call to how design is a huge factor in our lives.
Principles: Life and Work
it was amazing
Getting into economics? Read this.
5 Htp: The Real Serotonin Story
really liked it
Reviews all the positive reasons why adding a dose of 5-HTP can greatly boost our mood and or release us from depression.
Enchiridion
it was amazing
A good read in short bursts. Full of the wisdom of the ages.
The Rise of Endymion
it was amazing
Good Lord! This has to be one of the best conclusions to a set of book I have ever read.

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