Books I've read
Tiny summary but detailed notes for each. Use the ISBN to find it from your local library or anywhere else. This page will update as I read more, so bookmark it if you want to check back in a few months.
Inspired by Derek Sivers.
These notes are not a summary of the book. I'm saving ideas for my own future use. If you have any questions, you can email me.
Programming Phoenix >= 1.4 by Chris McCord, Bruce Tate, and José Valim
Date read: 2022-07-22.Recommended for: Developers who want to build resilient web applications.
An overview and tutorial on how to use Elixir's Phoenix web framework.
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The Coaching Habit
Date read: 2022-07-10.Recommended for: People who coach others.
Ask open ended questions. Listen to the reponses. Create a habit to do both with curiosity.
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The Mom Test
Date read: 2022-07-08.Recommended for: People with ideas they want to validate or who want to understand how others live.
Don't pitch your idea. Listen for how they live. Compliments are poison.
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Bluefishing - by Steve Sims
Date read: 2022-04-03.Recommended for: People who like doing adventurous things
Experiences matter. You can do everything you imagine if you're willing to break down barriers and listen.
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Food Rules: An Eater's Manual - by Michael Pollan
Date read: 2020-06-23.Recommended for: People who fear diets.
Advice for humans that want to eat better. "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
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On Writing Well - by William Zinsser
Date read: 2020-04-15.Recommended for: Anyone who needs to convey information in writing.
Simple, actionable, great advice for non-fiction writing. Succint and blunt.
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