Book Reviews and More

Should You Read _______?

S

There are too many books in the world to read so let me take a bit of the burden from you. I will share my thoughts, favorite quotations, key ideas, and similar book recommendations for every book that I read. Are you considering picking a new book up? See my thoughts below on any number of books.

  • Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke: A New Framework for Decision Making?

    Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Duke was a surprisingly excellent read. The last book that I read, Little Bets, discussed the importance of taking a “betting framework” into our lives and decisions, however Thinking In Bets was able to not only express the same ideas…

  • Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us: A Brief Review

    Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink sets out to provide a summary of the recent findings in the fields of positive and motivational psychology and how modern business practices have failed to take modern science into account. I loved how Pink analyzed the shift in worker needs as worker tasks…

Book Reviews and More

Wyatt McGilllen

Hey there! I'm Wyatt McGillen, a 26-year-old book enthusiast from Wisconsin. My background includes a bachelors of arts with majors in Philosophy, History, and Politics and Government and a national finalist in impromptu speaking.

I love learning about our world and how we fit into it. This blog is an accumulation of philosophy, sociology, and impromptu speaking. These topics are all filled with captivating stories, interesting facts, and profound ideas. All of which enrich my life and hopefully yours.

recent articles

Have a comment on a post? A book recommendation? Questions on impromptu speaking? Just want to talk? Reach out!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.