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I read 26 books and hundreds of articles in 2020. But only a select few stood out to me as being truly "great". So, to save you time, here's a list of the 5 best books and 5 best articles I read this year.
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1/ Impro
Who would've guessed that a book on improv theater would be one of the best books I've read. What makes Impro so influential is that learning the fundamentals of improv theatre is really a case study into human behavior. https://lawsonblake.com/impro-keith-johnstone/
Who would've guessed that a book on improv theater would be one of the best books I've read. What makes Impro so influential is that learning the fundamentals of improv theatre is really a case study into human behavior. https://lawsonblake.com/impro-keith-johnstone/
2/ How to Take Smart Notes
I might read one book each year that changes my life. This year it was this book. It transformed how I think about, interact with, & process info so that I can spend more of my time thinking, understanding, & developing ideas. https://lawsonblake.com/smart-notes-sonke-ahrens/
I might read one book each year that changes my life. This year it was this book. It transformed how I think about, interact with, & process info so that I can spend more of my time thinking, understanding, & developing ideas. https://lawsonblake.com/smart-notes-sonke-ahrens/
3/ The Design of Everyday Things
The ultimate intro into design-thinking. Good design is the communication between ourselves & the objects we interact with on a daily basis. When done well, it effortlessly guides us to the right action at the right time. https://lawsonblake.com/design-of-everyday-things-don-norman/
The ultimate intro into design-thinking. Good design is the communication between ourselves & the objects we interact with on a daily basis. When done well, it effortlessly guides us to the right action at the right time. https://lawsonblake.com/design-of-everyday-things-don-norman/
4/ The Psychology of Money
Doing well with money isn't about how smart you are. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. https://twitter.com/lbreichmann/status/1321916564204113920
Doing well with money isn't about how smart you are. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. https://twitter.com/lbreichmann/status/1321916564204113920
5/ The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Who knew that a book composed entirely of the transcripts, Tweets, and interviews given Naval Ravikant, would be the ultimate guide to building wealth and happiness. But, then again, Naval is no ordinary man. https://twitter.com/lbreichmann/status/1318937823764992000
Who knew that a book composed entirely of the transcripts, Tweets, and interviews given Naval Ravikant, would be the ultimate guide to building wealth and happiness. But, then again, Naval is no ordinary man. https://twitter.com/lbreichmann/status/1318937823764992000
Still needing some more high-quality reading material to kick off 2021? Then check out my post to see my 5 best articles.
They range from how you can improve your luck, land your dream job, and reduce your chances of contracting a chronic disease. https://lawsonblake.com/best-books-articles-2020/
They range from how you can improve your luck, land your dream job, and reduce your chances of contracting a chronic disease. https://lawsonblake.com/best-books-articles-2020/
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