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Book Review: This is Your Mind on Plants
Michael Pollan does a fantastic job explaining the history of opium, caffeine, and mescaline (peyote) and explaining how the perception of these three plant-born substances has changed as government policies and the world’s perception of these three chemicals offered by the plants have morphed. He describes the positive and negative aspects of these mind-altering chemicals. Read more
Book Review: LIMITLESS Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life
“I’m a firm believer that we all have incredible superpowers that are waiting to be awakened.” Jim Kwik. This is a very true statement, and you can learn to uncover your superpowers in Jim Kwik’s book Limitless. He refers to them as superpowers because once you cultivate new talents and capabilities that everyone has within Read more
Book Review: Freedom by Sebastian Junger
This book’s genre differs from other books I have reviewed this past year, as my focus has been on a functional medicine approach to mind and wellness. There are a few points I pulled from this book that can contribute toward improved health and wellness. Reading Sebastian Junger’s book Freedom influences one to reflect on Read more
Book Review: TRIBE On Homecoming and Belonging
Sebastian Junger’s book, TRIBE: On Homecoming and Belonging sheds light on an approach to address the decline of mental health amongst our Soldiers, Veterans, and Nation. Sebastian Junger is a best-selling author and co-directed two documentary films on the war in Afghanistan, “Restrepo” and “Korengal.” This book will influence thought toward innovative ideas in addressing our Read more
Book Review- Wired for Story: The Writer’s Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
It’s not just for writing novels; think about practical communication skills in the teleworking environment. Lisa Cron’s Wired For Story: The Writers Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence explains how to use the working systems of emotions, storytelling, memory, and the motivation and reward network to write a Read more
Book Review: The Mind: Consciousness, Prediction and the Brain
Accessing the full cognitive potential of the brain is a much-needed talent in today’s world. Through gaining a personal understanding of how the brain operates, one can become empowered to endure the adversity and interpersonal contention brought upon them by national issues such as COVID-19, national economic variables, or the very unpredictable political establishment. While Read more
Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning
The concepts taught in Victor E Frankel‘s book Man’s Search for Meaning are one of the innovative approaches that we must take in our strategies to prevent suicide. Frankl argues that the primary drive in one’s life should not focus on pleasure but the discovery in pursuit of what we as individuals define as meaningful in life.
Book Review: Conceal Reveal: The Space Between Entrepreneurs and the Defense Industry
An intriguing memoir-style book demonstrating how will, desire and passion for fixing flaws in the Defense Industry’s modernization process can serve as a catalyst to keep moving in the face of any trial. This book will bring to light the dysfunction in a system that prevents the rapid delivery of much-needed technology to the sons Read more
Book Review: Head Strong: How Psychology is Revolutionizing War
Michael D. Matthews’ Head Strong: How Psychology is Revolutionizing War provides in detail how psychological approaches should be applied to the military’s day-to-day activities. I highly recommend reading this book. From military units to civilian organizations, problems with diversity, stress, and innovation can greatly improve. From the military perspective, bullets and bombs are no longer Read more
Book Review: Thank You For Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations
In today’s chaotic world, we can still find ways to thrive personally and help our organizations maintain momentum. Thank You For Being Late equips us with tools to overcome adversity and grow in challenging times. Thomas Friedman offers solutions that help discover innovative resources even in resource-constrained environments. He skillfully explains the exponential growth spurred Read more