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Choose a Podcast Episode by Learning Goal Instead of Popularity
Most podcast advice focuses on finding popular shows or binge-worthy hosts. That’s useful for entertainment. For intentional learning—acquiring a specific skill, understanding an idea, or preparing…
The Comfort Book | Matt Haig
Independent Better Lifestyle book notes: Short reflections on uncertainty and everyday comfort.
The Courage to Be Happy | Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
Independent Better Lifestyle book notes: Dialogue about relationships and choosing a path.
The Book of Joy | The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams
Independent Better Lifestyle book notes: Conversation about hardship, kindness and joy.
Think Like a Rocket Scientist | Ozan Varol
Independent Better Lifestyle book notes: Reasoning from first principles and careful experimentation.
The Art of Thinking Clearly | Rolf Dobelli
Independent Better Lifestyle book notes: Common reasoning errors in everyday judgment.
The Design of Business | Roger Martin
Independent Better Lifestyle book notes: Design thinking and organizational choices.
The Design of Everyday Things | Don Norman
Independent Better Lifestyle book notes: Usability, signals and everyday objects.
Creative Confidence | Tom Kelley and David Kelley
Independent Better Lifestyle book notes: Creative participation and prototyping.