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Atomic Habits – Book Review
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a book I’d had recommended to me frequently, and as part of my 101 Goals in 1001 Days, I
Deep Work – Book Review
Deep Work by Cal Newport just might change your life. The book should come with a warning: be prepared for a sea change. It’s one
The Talent Code – Book Review
The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle is a book I’ve wanted to read for a long time. I love exploring the idea of what builds
Why Don’t Students Like School – Book Review
Why Don’t Students Like School? Dan Willingham’s Why Don’t Students Like School? is one of the best books I have ever read for teachers. Thank you for
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain Book Review
How I Got Caught in a Brainstorm I keynoted the Colorado Association for the Gifted Conference a couple of years ago, and Dan Siegel was
Teamwork for the Win: Book Review of “The Boys in the Boat”
The Boys in the Boat have a lot to teach gifted kids My book club recently read The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, and
The End of Molasses Classes: Gifted Guru Book Club Review
The End of Molasses Classes by Ron Clark (the education phenom who also wrote The Essential 55) found its way to me circuitously. YouTube recommended a
That Time I Went to Jail
I went to jail last night. I went there to read. Because, you know, reading. If you know me, I’m probably on your list of
Top Dog: Gifted Guru Book Club Review
Oh, oh, oh. I loved Top Dog. I have used something from this book at least once a week since I’ve read it. I actually
Why You Should Pretend You’re About to be Fired: A Review
I’m with my friend Aaron Maurer over at CoffeefortheBrain: I think business books have a lot to teach anyone, and The One-Day Contract by Joe Pitino one
Worth Reading Rating System
Amazon does it, and so I do. What it is? Rate books on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being highest. I just use
The Genius in All of Us: Book Review
My best friend recommended a book to me called The Genius in All of Us: Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Genetics, Talent, and IQ
