Boaler, a colleage and friend of Carol Dweck (of Growth Mindset fame), is a professor of mathematics education at Stanford University. In this book she teaches people how to think about Math education, and about approaching problem solving in general, positively without limiting oneself. I found this quite eye-opening, somewhat comforting, and honestly quite inspirational.
The author of this book discusses a framework he has used to improve his life situation. 7 brief but pertinent questions asked, and decisions made helped him move from being a homeless teenager to a better station in life. The prose is honest, and resonates with the reader. I liked this book, learned from it, and think it could benefit others as well.
This is a beautiful and very powerful book with stories on neuroplasticity or the ability of the brain to evolve to 'fix itself'. The stories of people with various brain-related issues and how they manage to recover are all very touching, and give you hope that you too can evolve your way to a brighter future no matter what troubles you might be facing.
Jack Welch, erstwhile CEO of General Electric, the company founded by none other than Thomas Alva Edison (of light-bulb invention fame, though two others also invented it at about the same time, but were less successful commercializing it), along with his wife Suzy Welch present some MBA-style lessons on areas ranging from strategy to finance, coloring these with real life examples. I really enjoyed this book. There are videos embedded in the digital version which can add to learning enjoyment for the discerning student. Recommended.
Stuart Diamond knocks this one out of the park. I've taken negotiation courses in B-school, and have read and practiced the skill extensively in real life. But his methodology and the way he teaches it is absolutely phenomenal. The examples are nicely presented, and the website that goes with this book (you can search for it online) showcases the model brilliantly. Like he says, (my paraphrase) like it or not, all of us negotiate for something every day of our lives. If we know how to do this well, we and those around us will have better lives. Must read.
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