Category Archives: Book recommendations
The One Thing That Changes Everything: TRUST
“Like father like son.” And I like them both, both Stephen R Covey who wrote Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and his son Stephen M R Covey who has brought out a blockbuster of analysis, subtitled The One Thing That Changes Everything. Stephen has analysed what enables human beings to flourish in relationship with each other. He has not only come up with the core value of TRUST but also identified the impact of trust as a tax or a dividend. The main title of the book is The SPEED Of TRUST.
Covey asks us to list who we trust. And who trusts us? He then Read More...
The Myth of Multi-Tasking
The mobile phone has become an intrinsic part of life. If you’ve just got in your car and realised it’s not with you, would you stop to go back? Most would. We dare not be out of contact. The convenience of calling ahead to say we’re going to be late. The availability of support in an emergency. The ability to interrupt our already busy day with messages and calls that other people think are urgent. And now the ability to manage diaries, read and send emails and play games. I wonder how much mobiles are used by motorists? We really do imagine we can sneak a quick look or punch in a quick number before hands free takes Read More...
The five secrets you must discover before you die book review
What is the key message of this book?
The wisdom of life can be learned by asking those who have lived long and remarkable lives. As the book’s cover says: “If you want to know the secret to a happy life, ask someone who has lived it.” The common themes are presented as the “five secrets”. I would put Read More...