Interesting anecdotes and experiments about choice or lack thereof. Made me realize that culture plays a large part in decision-making. It was fun to recognize Miller’s mentioned experiments from Miller’s Law (7 plus/minus 2 workable items in memory). Recommend!

Fun little story about two mice and ‘Littlepeople’, which represents simple thinking versus complex thinking. The characters in the story react differently to change, and their contrasting behavior shows whether they anticipate change, adapt to it or deny and refuse it. A great little story teaching you some very useful lessons! Since you can read this in about one hour, I do recommend it.

Because the concepts that are explained are so simple, the book feels slightly too long to make its point, however, the point it does make is very powerful and helpful. Perhaps it is so powerful because of its simplicity. It’ll definitely help me avoid my bad habits and steer towards my good habits. Recommended!

Plentiful of stories with great storytelling explain varying counter-intuitive approaches to the way we perceive power or advantages. An interesting take on underdogs and unexpected counter-effects. Most of the case studies, if not all, will be on my mind for a while. Good read!

Manson’s writing style made me skeptical at first. After you get used to it, you start to see the value of this book. Having the freedom to focus on the values you see fit in your life is a beautiful thing.

The book focuses on four ‘Toltec’ agreements: be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions and always do your best. It says we’re trapped in mental ‘agreements’ and by changing these agreements we can transform our lives. I’ve got some books on Stoicism on my to read list, and I believe this way of thinking shows similarities: focus on what you can control (internal). Some parts were too spiritual for me, but in general I enjoyed reading this.

A decent introduction to Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Seneca are explained in a comprehensible manner. Stoicism seems to be quite practical, would like to read more about it. If interested in the topic, this seems to be a good place to start!

This was written by Allen in the very early 1900s. Science wasn’t focused on cognitive psychology - it didn’t exist. It’s a short book, but the point gets repeated with great words: “Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.”, or “a man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life”. Change your thinking, change your life.

I loved reading it.

Just incredibly funny. Loved every bit of it. Makes you take life less seriously and that’s great.

A stubborn, intelligent and emotionally layered robot positioned in a compelling sci-fi environment. A recipe for success. Never thought I’d be so infested in this. Great humor, action, and simple but effective writing.

Reads like an intense dream after a bottle of red wine. Very unique storytelling. Not sure what I’ll take away from it, might understand it better with time.

Terribly depressing. Very well written. “A guy needs somebody—to be near him… A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody”, every character is isolated in some way. Dreams are shattered. A moving story.