Category: Reading

  • AI Skills: SPP vs GPP

    AI Skills: SPP vs GPP

    Determining the skills for the future of work in an AI world is showing up everywhere right now. If you know me, you’ll understand that seeing reading and writing listed as one of the most out-of-focus skills gave me some pause. I’m not suggesting that future knowledge workers will be spending their workdays reading in…

  • Reading Recap: May 2025

    Reading Recap: May 2025

    Atomic Habits by James Clear I finally got around to reading this book and I can see why it is so popular. Incredibly easy to read and covers a lot of ground in the personal habits / productivity space. I don’t think there was any I hadn’t seen covered elsewhere, but a good choice if…

  • Reading Recap: April 2025

    Reading Recap: April 2025

    Thanks to everyone who recommended books to me. If you have recommendations or want some, hit me up. 👺The Chronicles of Doom by S.H. Fernando Jr. A fun, although a bit long, journey through the career and life of Rap legend MF Doom. 💻High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove This book was the inspiration…

  • Reading Recap: March 2025

    Reading Recap: March 2025

    🏀There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraquib Abdurraquib is quickly become one of my favorite authors with his poetic storytelling and blending of different themes. Do yourself a favor and read anything by him. 🎤The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz While this is written from the perspective of a founder and about…

  • Reading Recap: February 2025

    Reading Recap: February 2025

    I didn’t get to as many Black History Month books as I was hoping. I am trying to let my reading choices wander a bit more than in the past. All good though, and I have some books I meant to get to this month underway for March. 🏀The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant. I…

  • Reading Recap: January 2025

    Reading Recap: January 2025

    New year, same old reading update posts. 🏹The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Sharing the lived experience growing up in two different worlds. 🐦Bird By Bird by Anee Lamott Hilarious lessons on writing and life. 👀Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuck A serious look at leveraging social media platforms for…

  • The year of the Intelligent Agent starts with you.

    The year of the Intelligent Agent starts with you.

    Artificial Intelligence is going to change our world. There are many hypotheses on how, but no one really knows. In the meantime, here are some resources that helped me better understand what’s happening and what may be possible. I hope this helps you take agency in your own change and helps you guide your connections…

  • GenAI refused to recommend me books for Black History Month

    GenAI refused to recommend me books for Black History Month

    Me: “what are some good books to read for black history month?” GenAI starts listing some books like it normally would, then…the response got erased and I was left with. GenAI: “Hmm…it looks like I can’t chat about this. Let’s try a different topic.” This was weird and disturbing. I had to double-check what I…

  • How I read 60 books in a year with S.M.A.R.T goal setting

    How I read 60 books in a year with S.M.A.R.T goal setting

    Specific: Clearly define what you want to accomplish. Avoid vague descriptions. Print books. Read end-to-end. Measurable: Ensure you can track your progress and measure the outcome. 5 books a month. I tracked the books on my planning whiteboard and checked them off as I completed them. Achievable: Set realistic goals that are attainable given your…

  • Reading Recap: December 2024

    Reading Recap: December 2024

    Wrapping up December with five more book to reach an even 60 for the year. 🎉 🩹Made to Stick – Chip Heath and Dan Heath Why do we remember some ideas and why do we immediately forget others. This book covers techniques to create and examples of ideas that people will remember. 🏫Deschooling Society by…