Title: Option B Recommendation: 7.6/10 Summary: We can be certain of death, taxes…and option a falling through at some point. When that happens and grief and sadness appear, how do you support yourself, your friends, and family? This is a question I’ve historically danced with while avoiding direct eye contact. Primarily told from the perspective…

Title: Smarter Faster Better Recommendation: 8.6/10 Summary: Thankfully ones’ initial impression from the title contrasts starkly with the contents of the book. Written to prevent further misconceptions around productivity, this is an excellent read for those looking to better manage their time. Charles Duhigg defines productivity as an attempt to figure out the best use…

Title: Dare To Lead Recommendation: 8/10 Summary: Meant as a practical guide for leaders to implement advice from Daring Greatly, Dare To Lead iterates much of Brené’s previous writing.  Daring is knowing you will eventually fail and saying “I’m still in.” Although not perfect, in many ways, this reminds me not just of good leaders,…

Title: Being Mortal Recommendation: 7.5/10 Summary: What does it look like to maintain a high quality of life while you age? The fact is, nursing homes are often designed to address societal goals, free up hospital beds, and remove caretaking burdens on the family. They are not designed around the needs of the people who…

Title: Dune Recommendation: 8.7/10 Summary: With a fast-paced plotline, engaging characters, and delightful nuggets of wisdom, I can confirm this book lives up to its sci-fi legend status. Jim Jones, the mass murderer who is infamously remembered in the phrase “don’t drink the kool-aid”, was a character that served as inspiration for Herbert’s masterful reminder…