Ikigai is the type of book you’ll read, highlight to death, and then keep on your bedside stand for the foreseeable future— for frequent re-reading and referencing, of course. Reading this book was, in and of itself, a meditative experience. While the book is, as the title suggests, focused on achieving ikigai, the authors skillfully incorporated complementary… Continue reading Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
Category: non-fiction
Atomic Habits by James Clear
If you already follow author James Clear, Atomic Habits will feel familiar. For those who are new to his content, it’s a great introduction! Atomic Habits is a testament to James’ expertise in the art of productivity and effectively leads the reader from context to concrete strategy in an approachable and practical way. Atomic Habits… Continue reading Atomic Habits by James Clear
Believe IT by Jamie Kern Lima
Have you ever read a book so profoundly impactful that you’re not only still thinking about it after finishing— you’ve got a clear and soul-filling sense that it’s going to influence your life for years to come? Yup— that’s how I feel about Believe IT. Part memoir, part personal development advice tome, Believe IT is the story of IT Cosmetics’ founder,… Continue reading Believe IT by Jamie Kern Lima
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
I purchased Lean In as an audiobook a few years after its release, but I hesitated to listen to it. In true imposter syndrome form, I convinced myself that whatever the all-powerful Sheryl Sandberg had to say, it couldn’t possibly apply to me. After all, I was not on track to be a high-powered executive, and I was definitely not an… Continue reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
Badass Habits by Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero’s latest, Badass Habits, is a jaunty read that outlines a 21-day self-improvement strategy for, as the title suggests, developing new habits — or ditching old ones. Not unexpectedly, the focus lies primarily in the former: building habits and fostering the mindset you need to do it. Taken at face value, many of the… Continue reading Badass Habits by Jen Sincero
The Practice of Practice by Jonathan Harnum
At the recommendation of a fellow violin student, I picked up The Practice of Practice by musician Jonathan Harnum. Admittedly, I was initially skeptical of the rave reviews my fellow violinists gave the book, but it absolutely lived up to the hype with delightful anecdotes, eye-opening data, practical mindset tips, and widely applicable practice strategies.… Continue reading The Practice of Practice by Jonathan Harnum