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With seven books under the belt, a number of first-time authors ask me for advice about book-writing. I am honest with them. I tell them to me the most enjoyable part is the extensive research, interviews for case studies etc MORE
He handed out copies of his recent book Do Better Work: Finding Clarity, Camaraderie, and Progress in Work and Life. His talk discussed his journey around writing the book, motivation for doing it, how it is integrated into the mission of Lessonly, and why he decided to self-publish it. I read the book on the plane home. The post Book: Do Better Work appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book high alpha lessonly max yoder MORE
by Julia Ivy, PhD, author of “ Crafting Your Edge for Today’s Job Market: Using the Be-edge Method for Consulting Cases and Capstone Projects “ Sales of self-help books have nearly doubled since 2013 , with sales reaching $18.6 Present the book as a guide or an instrument. MORE
I finally got around to reading his most recent book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World and my friends were correct. Newport is famous for being a millennial, computer scientist, and a book author who doesn’t have a social media account. MORE
I enjoyed Bradley Tusk’s new book, The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups from Death by Politics. It also was in the pile of books I get sent regularly by publishers hoping I’ll read and review them (as in “Dear Brad Feld, here is a form letter about my book, I hope you like it.”). Overall, it’s a winner of a book. The post Book: The Fixer appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book bradley tusk memoir Politics MORE
My dad, brother, and I are now doing a monthly book club together. One of us chooses a book, we all read it, and then we do an hour-long video conference and talk about it. It was a powerful book that started off strong. Books book privilege racism MORE
has written a fun book that is part memoir, part advice, for what he calls Parentpreneurs (entrepreneurs who are trying to raise kids.) He’s got a website with a bunch of history about him, his journey, and the book. Books entrepreneurship parentsJames Oliver, Jr. MORE
Every year I revisit the classics and add a few noteworthy books to my list. Here's a look at five books I'll be reading this year. Lead audiobooks business books entrepreneurship books personal development MORE
I average a book every 2 to 2.5 years and am due one in 2014. I don’t just pick on a buzzword like Gamification or Big Data and start writing. I don’t just listen to Valley VCs on what’s hot. Innovative Business Uses of Technology MORE
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Industry Commentary SAP Nation, the bookI saw an article aimed at authors and publishers on how to handle critical reviews. And I chuckled to myself "I could have written that myself" I took most heat for the first volume of SAP Nation - mostly from. MORE
I read the Leander Kahney book on Tim Cook on the long Emirates flights to and from India. In India, I had a conversation with an Apple consumer like me (not really that knowledgeable about the operations of the company). Industry Commentary MORE
Ernst Cline’s second book, Armada , is almost as wonderful as his first book, Ready Player One. Both books are scifi. Both books are heavily gamer influenced. The post Book: Armada appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
I’ve read the book three times (for each edition – the self-published 1st edition, the FG Press 2nd edition, and the Techstars Press 3rd edition) and I learned lots about David Brown – and David Cohen – each time. The post Book: No Vision All Drive appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books david brown origin stories powerpoint techstarsI love origin stories. MORE
A week ago, while proofreading a draft of Jerry Colonna’s upcoming book, I noticed a few sections where he mentioned Ani Pema Chödrön. When he referenced her book How to Meditate , I went on Amazon and bought a physical copy to read. With Brooks the Wonder Dog at my feet, I relaxed into what was a wonderfully written book on Meditation. The book reinforced a lot of what I’ve experienced with meditation while giving me some new thoughts about it. MORE
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Kate Fagan has written a must-read book for every parent of a high school or college athlete. Maddy’s family gave the author, Kate Fagan, incredible access, which allowed Fagan to write a powerful book. It’s not an easy book since you know the ending when you start it. MORE
When women entrepreneurs write books and dissertations about their innovations, they improve their founding profiles, develop expertise, gain positive perceptions, introduce female culture in business, and become competitive in entrepreneurial environments as well as leadership positions. MORE
Reid Hoffman, Ben Casnocha, and Chris Yeh have written an outstanding and important book called The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age. Reid and Ben previously wrote a book called The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career. MORE
In addition to eliminating alarm clocks from my life, I stopped taking sleep aids (Advil PM, Ambien) except for helping me reset on international travel (and, after reading this book, I’m going to give Melatonin a try for this situation.) Books book sleep MORE
I had surgery recently and a few friends, including Chris Moody and Sarah Ahn, gave me some books as gifts. They knew I’d be spending a lot of time on the couch either napping or reading, so my pile of infinite books to read became more abundant with a few good ones including The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gates. The book is a combination of a memoir, a manifesto, a case study, and a roadmap. MORE
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Erling Kagge’s book Walking: One Step at a Time was delightful. After dropping him off, I headed back to my car with a short stop in the Boulder Book Store , where browsing and buying a few books is one of my guilty pleasures. Books books reading walking MORE
Riticka Srivastav, a 24-year old entrepreneur started to sell second- hand books online at her website ‘Book Thela’ at throwaway prices in early 2017. Startups Book Thela Booklover Buy Second- Hand Books Online Riticka Srivastav Second- Hand Books MORE
Every quarter, a box with two books in it shows up. These books were chosen by Adam Grant, Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, and Daniel Pink – several of my favorite contemporary writers and thinkers. On Saturday, I read one of the books in the box – Uncensored: My Life and Uncomfortable Conversations at the Intersection of Black and White America by Zachary Wood. The post Book: Uncensored appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book memoir zachary wood MORE
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124 Lasica’s new book Catch and Kill: A high-tech conspiracy thriller. I finally crawled into bed at about 3am after reading about half of the book. Instead of a marathon weekend, this has turned into a book weekend. There were lots of twists and turns along the way and Lasica keeps the pace up throughout the entire book. The post Book: Catch and Kill appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book catch and kill lasica mental floss MORE
Aaron Edelheit recently came out with a great book titled The Hard Break: The Case for a 24/6 Lifestyle. . I read hard copy books or on my Kindle, but try to stay completely off the web. Aaron weaves his own personal story into the book, which, rather than reading like a memoir, supports the points he’s making and reinforces the stories and examples of others. In addition to being a provocative book, it’s a personal book. MORE
King of Capital was a really useful book to read on a number of levels. Hmmm … The post Book: King of Capital appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books blackstone books private equityOne of my guilty pleasures is reading biographies about financiers and their companies. On Saturday, I gobbled down King of Capital , which is the story of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone from inception through 2011. MORE
Growing up, one of my favorite places in the world was the hammock in our backyard with a book. Today, DonorsChoose has a match across the entire site for any donations for books. It’s DonorsChoose Book Match Day. Philanthropy book donorschooseAmy and I love to read. MORE
After finishing the book, I went down the David R. In my book, there is no stigma here. The post Book: One Base at a Time appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book ptsd29 years of nightmares. Over 10,000 nights in a row. That’s hard to fathom. David R. MORE
If you are looking for a great book to read this weekend, I recommend Ian McEwan’s Machines Like Me. When the hardcover ended up on top of my infinite pile of books to read, Amy said, “Wow, you’ll love Ian McEwan’s writing.” McEwan isn’t subtle about the twists, which makes the book awesome. The post Book: Machines Like Me appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books books Robots sci-fi MORE
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“How did your book end?” While there’s still a chance I’ll read something better in 2018, for now, I’m declaring it the best book I’ve read this year. Several people had recommended it to me (including, I think Maureen, so this may count as a women’s book club recommendation). After the first few pages, we spent almost the entirety of the book in the Hotel Metropol. Books book book club moscow MORE
They are Blake Crouch’s book Recursion and Neal Stephenson’s book Fall; or, Dodge in Hell. All three of these books are outstanding. All three books incorporate the concept of recursion in very foundation ways. MORE
If you are a reader, get this book in physical form. Amy bought this book for me last week. Amy hasn’t read the book yet, so it’s now on the top of her infinite pile of books to read. Whenever we overlap reading books, even if they are separated by time, I have to be careful about what I say. It’s remarkable to me that Freudenberger didn’t know any of the physics in this book before she wrote it. Books book fiction MORE
Rather than watch the news tonight, I encourage you to pick up a copy of Alan Lightman’s book Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine. The book starts out strong with a chapter titled “Longing for Absolutes in a Relative World.” Books lightman mit MORE
It’s a comic book trilogy that is the story of the Civil Right Movement through Congressman Lewis’ eyes. Reading a book like March in 2016 helps me realize how far we’ve come as a country, but at the same time reminds me how much more we can and need to do. MORE
Yesterday, I started my day by finishing A People’s History of American Empire: The American Empire Project, A Graphic Adaptation and ended my day by finishing Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope. While the book is about hope, it’s not in the way you might think. MORE
If you are a looking for an awesome sci-fi book to read, download Cumulus by Eliot Peper right now. He was the first author that FG Press published and I wrote about getting to know Eliot in my post about his first book Uncommon Stock 1.0 Books cumulus eliot peper sci-fic MORE
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JULY 22, 2019
I read the Leander Kahney book on Tim Cook on the long Emirates flights to and from India. In India, I had a conversation with an Apple consumer like me (not really that knowledgeable about the operations of the company). Industry Commentary
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MARCH 3, 2019
I finally got around to reading his most recent book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World and my friends were correct. Newport is famous for being a millennial, computer scientist, and a book author who doesn’t have a social media account.
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APRIL 18, 2019
Industry Commentary SAP Nation, the bookI saw an article aimed at authors and publishers on how to handle critical reviews. And I chuckled to myself "I could have written that myself" I took most heat for the first volume of SAP Nation - mostly from.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Ryan Holiday’s newest book, Stillness Is The Key , came out at the beginning of October. I just finished and, once again, Ryan delivered with this book. Ryan divided the book into three sections: Mind, Spirit, and Body. Books meditation philosophy ryan holiday stoicism
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JANUARY 11, 2019
I was in Shanghai, China recently. As I have told my friends, I ended paying a “tourist tax” everywhere. Moneychangers, gypsy taxi drivers, tour guides who took me to pearl and silk stores where I am sure they got a
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MARCH 21, 2019
I got very nice feedback from tech executives I respect who had seen early copies of the book "Don't be fooled by the title - the book is not just about SAP. Enterprise Software (IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP) SAP Nation, the bookIt is about drama in enterprise computing.
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 10, 2017
In addition to eliminating alarm clocks from my life, I stopped taking sleep aids (Advil PM, Ambien) except for helping me reset on international travel (and, after reading this book, I’m going to give Melatonin a try for this situation.) Books book sleep
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 31, 2019
If you are a reader, get this book in physical form. Amy bought this book for me last week. Amy hasn’t read the book yet, so it’s now on the top of her infinite pile of books to read. Whenever we overlap reading books, even if they are separated by time, I have to be careful about what I say. It’s remarkable to me that Freudenberger didn’t know any of the physics in this book before she wrote it. Books book fiction
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MARCH 21, 2019
Then I got an email from Amazon "Congratulations, the paperback edition of your book. SAP Nation, the bookIt is a glorious Spring day and I heard the Beatles this morning - this song cheers me up no matter what time of the year.
Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Growing up, one of my favorite places in the world was the hammock in our backyard with a book. Today, DonorsChoose has a match across the entire site for any donations for books. It’s DonorsChoose Book Match Day. Philanthropy book donorschooseAmy and I love to read.
deal architect
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
With seven books under the belt, a number of first-time authors ask me for advice about book-writing. I am honest with them. I tell them to me the most enjoyable part is the extensive research, interviews for case studies etc
Feld Thoughts
JULY 26, 2015
Ernst Cline’s second book, Armada , is almost as wonderful as his first book, Ready Player One. Both books are scifi. Both books are heavily gamer influenced. The post Book: Armada appeared first on Feld Thoughts.
Feld Thoughts
MAY 8, 2016
If you are a looking for an awesome sci-fi book to read, download Cumulus by Eliot Peper right now. He was the first author that FG Press published and I wrote about getting to know Eliot in my post about his first book Uncommon Stock 1.0 Books cumulus eliot peper sci-fic
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
A week ago, while proofreading a draft of Jerry Colonna’s upcoming book, I noticed a few sections where he mentioned Ani Pema Chödrön. When he referenced her book How to Meditate , I went on Amazon and bought a physical copy to read. With Brooks the Wonder Dog at my feet, I relaxed into what was a wonderfully written book on Meditation. The book reinforced a lot of what I’ve experienced with meditation while giving me some new thoughts about it.
Our Own Start-up
MARCH 14, 2019
Riticka Srivastav, a 24-year old entrepreneur started to sell second- hand books online at her website ‘Book Thela’ at throwaway prices in early 2017. Startups Book Thela Booklover Buy Second- Hand Books Online Riticka Srivastav Second- Hand Books
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MARCH 30, 2018
My dad, brother, and I are now doing a monthly book club together. One of us chooses a book, we all read it, and then we do an hour-long video conference and talk about it. It was a powerful book that started off strong. Books book privilege racism
Feld Thoughts
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Erling Kagge’s book Walking: One Step at a Time was delightful. After dropping him off, I headed back to my car with a short stop in the Boulder Book Store , where browsing and buying a few books is one of my guilty pleasures. Books books reading walking
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Every quarter, a box with two books in it shows up. These books were chosen by Adam Grant, Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, and Daniel Pink – several of my favorite contemporary writers and thinkers. On Saturday, I read one of the books in the box – Uncensored: My Life and Uncomfortable Conversations at the Intersection of Black and White America by Zachary Wood. The post Book: Uncensored appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book memoir zachary wood
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 18, 2020
by Julia Ivy, PhD, author of “ Crafting Your Edge for Today’s Job Market: Using the Be-edge Method for Consulting Cases and Capstone Projects “ Sales of self-help books have nearly doubled since 2013 , with sales reaching $18.6 Present the book as a guide or an instrument.
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JANUARY 2, 2019
Every year I revisit the classics and add a few noteworthy books to my list. Here's a look at five books I'll be reading this year. Lead audiobooks business books entrepreneurship books personal development
Feld Thoughts
MAY 19, 2019
Yesterday, I started my day by finishing A People’s History of American Empire: The American Empire Project, A Graphic Adaptation and ended my day by finishing Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope. While the book is about hope, it’s not in the way you might think.
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 29, 2019
After finishing the book, I went down the David R. In my book, there is no stigma here. The post Book: One Base at a Time appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book ptsd29 years of nightmares. Over 10,000 nights in a row. That’s hard to fathom. David R.
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 12, 2019
He handed out copies of his recent book Do Better Work: Finding Clarity, Camaraderie, and Progress in Work and Life. His talk discussed his journey around writing the book, motivation for doing it, how it is integrated into the mission of Lessonly, and why he decided to self-publish it. I read the book on the plane home. The post Book: Do Better Work appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book high alpha lessonly max yoder
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 9, 2020
Rather than watch the news tonight, I encourage you to pick up a copy of Alan Lightman’s book Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine. The book starts out strong with a chapter titled “Longing for Absolutes in a Relative World.” Books lightman mit
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 14, 2019
They are Blake Crouch’s book Recursion and Neal Stephenson’s book Fall; or, Dodge in Hell. All three of these books are outstanding. All three books incorporate the concept of recursion in very foundation ways.
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
I enjoyed Bradley Tusk’s new book, The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups from Death by Politics. It also was in the pile of books I get sent regularly by publishers hoping I’ll read and review them (as in “Dear Brad Feld, here is a form letter about my book, I hope you like it.”). Overall, it’s a winner of a book. The post Book: The Fixer appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book bradley tusk memoir Politics
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 30, 2019
Lasica’s new book Catch and Kill: A high-tech conspiracy thriller. I finally crawled into bed at about 3am after reading about half of the book. Instead of a marathon weekend, this has turned into a book weekend. There were lots of twists and turns along the way and Lasica keeps the pace up throughout the entire book. The post Book: Catch and Kill appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books book catch and kill lasica mental floss
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 3, 2018
Several people recommended Ray Dalio’s book Principles to me. The TED Talk below is a good summary, but the book is worth reading in total. As part of that, it’s a treat to soak in books like Dalio’s, as it stimulates a lot of thoughts around this.
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 29, 2018
Aaron Edelheit recently came out with a great book titled The Hard Break: The Case for a 24/6 Lifestyle. . I read hard copy books or on my Kindle, but try to stay completely off the web. Aaron weaves his own personal story into the book, which, rather than reading like a memoir, supports the points he’s making and reinforces the stories and examples of others. In addition to being a provocative book, it’s a personal book.
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DECEMBER 12, 2014
The soft cover, print-on-demand version of the book, SAP Nation is now available on Amazon.com here at $ 19.95. Use promotion code BOOKDEAL25 towards the book. SAP Nation Book Even better, they have a 25% off promotion till December 14. The hardback versions.
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JUNE 4, 2019
King of Capital was a really useful book to read on a number of levels. Hmmm … The post Book: King of Capital appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books blackstone books private equityOne of my guilty pleasures is reading biographies about financiers and their companies. On Saturday, I gobbled down King of Capital , which is the story of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone from inception through 2011.
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 4, 2018
Kate Fagan has written a must-read book for every parent of a high school or college athlete. Maddy’s family gave the author, Kate Fagan, incredible access, which allowed Fagan to write a powerful book. It’s not an easy book since you know the ending when you start it.
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
“How did your book end?” While there’s still a chance I’ll read something better in 2018, for now, I’m declaring it the best book I’ve read this year. Several people had recommended it to me (including, I think Maureen, so this may count as a women’s book club recommendation). After the first few pages, we spent almost the entirety of the book in the Hotel Metropol. Books book book club moscow
Feld Thoughts
MAY 17, 2019
If you are looking for a great book to read this weekend, I recommend Ian McEwan’s Machines Like Me. When the hardcover ended up on top of my infinite pile of books to read, Amy said, “Wow, you’ll love Ian McEwan’s writing.” McEwan isn’t subtle about the twists, which makes the book awesome. The post Book: Machines Like Me appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books books Robots sci-fi
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Lifestyle business books entrepreneurship books lifestyleIf you’re not in the habit of reading on a regular basis, get started with our short list and experience the difference it makes in your business mindset.
deal architect
JULY 7, 2016
My new book is nearing the end of the editing process and is headed to the design agency. It should be released by middle of September. Here’s a synopsis: “Never before have people had such a broad choice of occupations
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 9, 2019
has written a fun book that is part memoir, part advice, for what he calls Parentpreneurs (entrepreneurs who are trying to raise kids.) He’s got a website with a bunch of history about him, his journey, and the book. Books entrepreneurship parentsJames Oliver, Jr.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
When women entrepreneurs write books and dissertations about their innovations, they improve their founding profiles, develop expertise, gain positive perceptions, introduce female culture in business, and become competitive in entrepreneurial environments as well as leadership positions.
Feld Thoughts
MAY 20, 2019
I had surgery recently and a few friends, including Chris Moody and Sarah Ahn, gave me some books as gifts. They knew I’d be spending a lot of time on the couch either napping or reading, so my pile of infinite books to read became more abundant with a few good ones including The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gates. The book is a combination of a memoir, a manifesto, a case study, and a roadmap.
Feld Thoughts
JULY 8, 2014
Reid Hoffman, Ben Casnocha, and Chris Yeh have written an outstanding and important book called The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age. Reid and Ben previously wrote a book called The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career.
deal architect
DECEMBER 20, 2014
Two weeks of book availability and nice to see the early reviews and comments. SAP Nation Book Don’t agree with all the comments, but love the discussion of a topic which is so important for the tech industry Amazon Customer Discussions CrowdChat Diginomica.
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 2, 2019
I’ve read the book three times (for each edition – the self-published 1st edition, the FG Press 2nd edition, and the Techstars Press 3rd edition) and I learned lots about David Brown – and David Cohen – each time. The post Book: No Vision All Drive appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Books david brown origin stories powerpoint techstarsI love origin stories.
deal architect
DECEMBER 18, 2012
I average a book every 2 to 2.5 years and am due one in 2014. I don’t just pick on a buzzword like Gamification or Big Data and start writing. I don’t just listen to Valley VCs on what’s hot. Innovative Business Uses of Technology
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