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Illustrated circadian clock split into warm morning, cool afternoon, and purple evening; lark and owl icons; person working, slumping, then creating—peak, trough, recovery.

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink

Clay | September 5

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink How I’m Learning to Use Time to My Advantage I picked up[…]

Minimalist illustration symbolizing Scott Galloway’s “Algebra of Wealth”: stacked stones (stoicism), a prism casting a focused beam (focus), an hourglass (time), and a coin-leaf tree (diversification) along a curved path with a dusk city skyline.

The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security by Scott Galloway 

Clay | August 22

The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security by Scott Galloway  It took me a while to warm up to Scott[…]

Late-night study scene: a learner at a desk under a warm lamp with a math notebook and Pomodoro timer; glowing cubes rise into a starry sky with science icons, symbolizing chunking and focused vs. diffuse thinking.

A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science by Barbara Oakley

Clay | August 8

A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science by Barbara Oakley I first came across Barbara Oakley’s book, A Mind[…]

A young woman with curly hair and medium brown skin sits peacefully at a wooden desk, journaling in a notebook. Morning sunlight streams through a nearby window, illuminating sticky notes with affirmations like “Be kind to yourself” and “I accept myself.” A warm cup of coffee and green plants surround her, creating a calm and reflective atmosphere.

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

Clay | July 11

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff One of my goals this year was to work on self-love[…]

A minimalist conceptual illustration of a man at a crossroads, deciding between a foggy speech bubble path and a glowing one, symbolizing spontaneous communication under pressure.

Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams

Clay | June 27

Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams I am always looking to improve my communication skills at work, and being able to perform[…]

Three people work together to push a giant coin uphill toward a large money bag, symbolizing teamwork and financial progress in the debt snowball method.

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey

Clay | June 13

The Total Money Makeover: My Journey Through Ramsey’s Baby Steps I first discovered Dave Ramsey on The School of Greatness podcast, where he[…]

A digital painting of a young man with glasses reading a glowing book, surrounded by swirling purple and orange light, with abstract equations and molecular diagrams representing themes from science, learning, and lucid dreaming.

May Reads Wrap-Up: From Dopamine Loops to Lucid Dreams

Clay | June 1

May Reads Wrap-Up: From Dopamine Loops to Lucid Dreams May was a lighter reading month, mainly because I’ve been deep in a few[…]

Illustration of a young dreamer flying through a surreal night sky with a red convertible and celestial symbols, inspired by lucid dreaming and 90s new age aesthetics.

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge, Howard Rheingold

Clay | May 30

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge, Howard Rheingold Have you ever had a lucid dream? A dream where you realize[…]

A digital illustration of a man standing at a glowing clock-shaped crossroads under a radiant sky. Each path leads to symbolic life elements: playful children, a peaceful hammock under a tree, a parked van by rolling hills, and a laptop with dumbbells. The scene represents time choices and life balance. Book review of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam

Clay | May 17

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam I want to say I started taking my time more seriously[…]

Abstract illustration of two human profiles facing each other with overlapping speech bubbles, symbolizing communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution — inspired by The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher.

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher

Clay | April 18

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher I picked up The Next Conversation: Argue Less and Talk More by Jefferson[…]

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