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Who's Going To Man The Boats? | Lords Of The Sea (John R. Hale) BOOK REVIEW
Move aside Sparta, there's a new power in town!
'Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy' by John R. Hale is …
5 months, 1 week ago
Cloned to Conform: Point Blanc and the Death of Individuality
In this Mere Mortals book review, we dive into Point Blanc by Anthony Horowitz, a fast-paced youth fiction novel that sparks deeper questions about c…
5 months, 1 week ago
Good Man, Corrupt Businessman | The Wizard Of Wall Street & His Wealth (Trumbull White) BOOK REVIEW
Be wary of association with the Wizard Of Wall St .... unless you are family or friends!
'The Wizard Of Wall Street & His Wealth' by Trumbull White is…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Hobbit Review: Why This Classic Still Hits Hard in 2025
In this episode, we dive into The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, the timeless tale that launched the modern fantasy genre. You'll hear why Bilbo Baggins’ …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Earn Money By Testing The Ticker | Reminiscences Of A Stock Operator (Edwin Lefevre) BOOK REVIEW
The fun side of rather questionable behaviour.
'Reminiscences Of A Stock Operator' by Edwin Lefevre is a fictional 1st person account of a Wall St tra…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
10 Lessons From Ryan Holiday’s Most Honest Book Yet
In this Mere Mortals Learnings episode, I unpack the raw insights from Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday. This book, focused on the Stoic virtue…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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 investigation…
5 months, 4 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 …
6 months 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 …
7 months, 1 week 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 less…
7 months, 2 weeks ago