I just finished reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. It's a fictional story about a boy who crash lands in the wild left to his own devices to survive. It's a great story of inner and outer resilience focusing on only two main characters: Brian (the boy) and nature. His very real plight is coupled with … Continue reading How I Jumped Back Into Reading Fiction (and the hidden benefit)
In another post I talked about what's wrong with the self-improvement media industry and gave a rebuttal in the form of one word: action. Here I want to share a little about the cycle of self-help and how the real world can truly help us. A few days ago I came across a podcast excerpt … Continue reading Self-Help Media Versus the Real World
Have you ever read a great story that inspired you in a unique way? Maybe it was a piece of fiction you read when you were young or maybe a read through history about some military leader or adventurer who scaled obstacles and lived to tell about it. Those stories were simple. They were directly … Continue reading The Problems with Self Improvement Media
As an avid reader I've always been one to look to reading books for greater knowledge and understanding - especially when it comes to life improvement. Now, I'm a huge believer in action. The willingness to put into practice for better understanding on any subject, but reading still holds a special place in my life. … Continue reading My Favorite Books on Life Improvement
Brad Borland 