BOOKS & BEERS

The idea that John Steinbeck wrote a travel book is both inspiring and noteworthy. Travels With Charley in Search of America is his attempt to get out and meet the people and see the sights of America is attuned to the idea that we as humans are invariably pulled towards travel. Whatever reason we give for doing it, we seem pulled to want to travel. Early on Steinbeck writes about encountering a variety of people: "I saw in their eyes something I was to see over and over in e

We are back this month with a recap of August's reads; fewer books than July but a few notables in the stack. 1) Adam Alter's Irresistible Adam's book is a deep dive into the world of technology, behavioural addiction, and the convergence of two worlds. A great read that takes a deeper look at the psychological aspects of technology addiction than most of the other books I've read. In certain parts, it felt like I was reading Johann Hari's Lost Connection given the disconnect

A little mid-month pick me up...oh right the month is almost over. A pre-month end recap then with a Rumplestoutskin Stout from Outcast Brewing. This beer comes brewed with bourbon barrel aged Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee from Modern Times and you are left with a delicious beer (as usual). 6,5% and loads of flavor; I can't really say much more other than go find yourself a can to try! . Currently reading my way through Ed Yong's I Contain Multitudes which is an incredible lo

I read this quote in Martin Luther King Jr.'s autobiography and it struck me as something I'd never considered before; this idea of the white moderate. Fast forward to today and these ideas have somewhat morphed into the idea of white fragility. Should be an interesting read. The quote, from a letter written in a Birmingham Hail: "I must make two honest confessions to you, my Christian and Jewish brothers. First, I must confess that over the past few years I have been gravely

Today is a Jesse Itzler kind of day. Reflecting on his book Living With A S.E.A.L. which is a tremendous book that is hilarious at the same time. It's the first real exposure one gets to the living myth who is David Goggins and it is inspiring. A sober slap in the face if you feel like you are pushing yourself, Goggins will quickly make you realize that your 100% is probably closer to your 40%. I know it's something I often struggle with. It's one thing to motivate yourself

A book review of Pierre Bayard's work How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read

What is your relationship with discomfort? Where do you find yourself when faced with the most difficult of challenges or changes you want to make in your life. Perhaps you are like me and can find a number of ways to distract or divert attention away from the problem at hand. Distraction is actually the easiest one for me unless I'm emotionally connected to something or have already created deep habits. I think back to starting University and feeling overweight. Being emotio

A good book and a good beer. Democracy may be on the way out but we will enjoy good beer on the way.

A quick overview of Cal Newport's Deep Work; highly recommended!

Dopamine, Serotonin and Facebook. Our minds are so sensitive to everything and we blissfully carry on. Check this post for some new books ou

Daniel Goleman, Max Tegmark, and Robert Moor all vying for our attention and deservingly so. This is a powerhouse of books for the mind!

More books and more beers but now in it's second week. Check it out if you like either