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Philosophical Essays & Nihilism | Readings From The Road
We're back from travelling, wiser & thankfully not sad about it.
In this special episode we are covering 3 books of essays/philosophical investigations by written by 3 authors in the 20th century. The…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Right Thing, Right Now: The Stoic Virtue We Avoid
In this Mere Mortals book review, I tackle Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday, the third in his Stoic Virtue series. It’s a slower, deeper, more reflective book centred on justice, the virtue tha…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Adapt or Die: The Youth Spy Who Sparked a Passion for Discipline | Stormbreaker BOOK REVIEW
A 14-year-old is thrust into the shadow world of espionage, where every move is a fight to survive—and grow up fast.
My book review on an oldie but a goodie, Stormbreaker by Anthony Horrowitz
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Published on 5 months ago
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Bucket: Real-World Laws for Life & Leadership
In this episode, I explore the concrete takeaways from The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett. These aren’t abstract ideals—they're raw, lived-in lessons. From why your mind and body are your first fo…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
33 Laws For Life & Business: A Tactical Review of Steven Bartlett's Philosophy
In this Mere Mortals book review, we dive into The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett—an energetic, story-driven guide to business and life. This isn’t your typical theory-heavy read; it’s a tactical,…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Mobs & Crazes | Extraordinary Popular Delusions & The Madness Of Crowds (Charles Mackay) BOOK REVIEW
The best example of human madness is found across the ages.
'Extraordinary Popular Delusions & The Madness Of Crowds' by Charles Mackay is a mammoth examination of the most ridiculous crazes across hi…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
How I Choose Books | Techniques To Find & Prefilter Enjoyable Reads
Why don't I read recently published books?
Today is a special episode where I am going over how I find new books, ways I actively try to avoid wasting my time & some little tricks & tips to get the mo…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Small Snippets Of Counter-Wisdom | A Primer For Forgetting (Lewis Hyde) BOOK REVIEW
What was I reviewing again?
'A Primer For Forgetting' by Lewis Hyde is a collection of intimate thoughts, stories, poems, mythological tales & quips. The primary theme is around forgetting & how this …
Published on 6 months ago
Mixing The Weird & The Mundane | Metamorphosis & Other Stories (Franz Kafka) BOOK REVIEW
Boy are cockroaches gross!
'Metamorphosis & Other Stories' by Franz Kafka is a collection of prose poems, short stories, sketches, allegories, and novelettes. The longest is of Gregor Samsa, the trav…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Cyberpunk At It's Very Coolest | Neuromancer (William Gibson) BOOK REVIEW
I'm jacking into cyberspace for some pain and pleasure.
'Neuromancer' by William Gibson is a sci-fi classic that was right at the beginning of the cyberpunk genre. We follow Case in a futuristic techn…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago