The Industries of the Future by Alec J. Ross My rating: 4 of 5 stars Rating: 4 stars What I liked about this book: Generally good writing style that allowed it to flow. Interesting take on the concepts of globalization and how it will effect the choices our children will have to make in regards […]
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Review: Ready Player One
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline My rating: 5 of 5 stars First off, I’d just like to say that I could kick myself right now. Why? Because this book started showing up on my “to-read” and suggested books lists in various places like Shelfari, Goodreads, and Amazon about 2 years ago. Maybe longer. I […]
Review: David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Anytime I see a Malcolm Gladwell book, it immediately goes on my “to read” list. The way he breaks down the topics he covers maximizes the interesting possibilities and puts it together in a way […]
Review: How Do You Kill 11 Million People? Why The Truth Matters More Than You Think
How Do You Kill 11 Million People? Why The Truth Matters More Than You Think by Andy Andrews My rating: 5 of 5 stars First off, this is absolutely a fantastic book and should be required reading for everyone in any country which holds elections. Second, it’s all of about 65 pages, so you can […]
The Costs of Overprogramming Our Life & the Benefit of Downtime
By JasonC on January 23, 2014 in Christian Living, Home & Family, Personal Enrichment, Time Management
Are you over-scheduled? Over-committed? Over-programmed? I know for sure that I am. In fact, I’m one of the worst offenders of piling on more things to my “to-do” list and feeling like I’ve only had a good day if I’ve accomplished something significant. But you know what? It’s not really meant to be that way. […]
Review: Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition
Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T. Colin Campbell My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book, by the author of the China study, starts off with an interesting premise: that a diet comprised of whole vegetables provides the most optimal health benefits to individuals while potentially reversing many ill effects of environmental contact […]
Review: Ender’s Game
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ender’s Game – A Reread Review I first read Ender’s Game while I was in High School in the late 80’s. At the time, it quickly became one of my favorite books and has remained in that position for the past 25 years […]
One H.O.T.’s Goals For The Year To Come
By JasonC on July 31, 2013 in Business, Direct Sales, Direct Sales Husbands’ Handbook, H.O.T., Home & Family, Small Business, Thirty-One Gifts
In the past I’ve blogged about the importance of setting goals in your business. (Here are links to Part 1 and Part 2of the Goal Setting posts). All that is important for the H.O.T. to do personally as well. The more intentional you can be, the better! My Personal H.O.T. Goals for 2013-4 1. Intentionally […]
Review: Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World
Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World by Joel Salatin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Folks, This Ain’t Normal is an excellent exposition on what is wrong with our nation’s farming and food infrastructure system. If you participate in big agriculture (the industrial agriculture complex), […]
31 National Conference 2012 Photo Gallery
31 National Conference, a set on Flickr. The 2013 National Conference for Thirty-One Gifts is just around the corner! For those of you who are on the fence about attending (you definitely should, it’s quite the experience!) here are some photos from the 2012 conference to get you excited! If you’re considering bringing your husband, […]