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These notes are my highlights and impressions, a form of digital marginalia of my reading. Summaries and recommendations. And, of course, MY BOOK(s) ;-)
Apr
30
The Quest of the Simple Life by William J. Dawson

The Quest of the Simple Life by William J. Dawson

This is a wonderful book [https://amzn.to/2NaPFE1] if you're looking to simplify your life. Written at the beginning
4 min read
Apr
23
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

I enjoyed reading and scribbling into Austin Kleon [https://amzn.to/3djp7L8]’s Steal Like An Artist [https://amzn.to/
3 min read
Apr
16
Chronicles: Volume One by Bob Dylan

Chronicles: Volume One by Bob Dylan

When I think of California [https://www.peterkos.org/on-the-road-by-jack-kerouac/], I think about Steve Jobs [https://amzn.to/3tyEXHD] and
3 min read
Apr
09
Chapter 6: Delegate. Delegate. Delegate.

Chapter 6: Delegate. Delegate. Delegate.

Micromanager is Latin for a boss who can't delegate. —Peter Kos There is a reason why I repeated the word
6 min read
Apr
04
The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin

The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin

"Do what you love" is for amateurs. "Love what you do" is the mantra for professionals.
4 min read
Apr
02
Shitty first book

Shitty first book

I wrote this chapter of The Elements of Lifestyle [https://amzn.to/2Plkc3i] after realizing I have to wrap it
2 min read
Mar
28
How far are y'all going?

How far are y'all going?

> "How far are y'all going?" Ruby asked us with a sigh. "We're going all the way 'til the wheels fall
1 min read
Mar
27
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

This is one of the cult books [https://amzn.to/3cqybgI] for artists in all fields, and it’s been
3 min read
Mar
19
Chapter 5: Develop your communication/narrative

Chapter 5: Develop your communication/narrative

How you do anything is how you do everything. Every good leader has to have a signature communication style. Their
5 min read
Mar
12
Chapter 4: Develop your signature style (toolkit)

Chapter 4: Develop your signature style (toolkit)

“Good artists copy; great artists steal.” —Steve Jobs (stolen from Pablo Picasso) Everybody gets a stamp. It can be based
5 min read
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