Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
Harvard Student Ranks all 40 AP Classes by Difficulty – I your kids are thinking about taking AP courses, they should listen to this. The courses are easier if you take the high school version first. Will Rants via @YouTube
AP Courses Easy to Hard / New Apple Stuff / CBD & Mushrooms / Phone-Free Kids / Psychology of Money / Slow Learner Help / Cool Bike Gadgets / AI Classroom Tips / Death by PowerPoint / More Dan Pink Books / New Wind Boats 9/12/2025
September 11th, 2025Life On Purpose: How Living For What Matters Most Changes Everything by Victor J Strecher
August 8th, 2025
Life On Purpose: How Living For What Matters Most Changes Everything by Victor J Strecher explains what purpose is, why it is so good to have one, and how to get your purpose. Victor also extolls the benefits of SPACE (Sleep, Presence, Activity, Creativity, and Eating Well). This book is a must for any professional development library.
How to Upskill in 2025: 10 In-Demand Skills You Need to Master by Sara William
July 17th, 2025
How to Upskill in 2025: 10 In-Demand Skills You Need to Master by Sara William lets you stay ahead in 2025 with these 10 in-demand skills. From AI literacy and digital marketing to emotional intelligence and green skills, learn how to upskill efficiently—no degree required. Start future-proofing your career today.
Data Science for Non-Techies: Career Skills with Practical Examples (A Beginner’s Guide to Big Data, Analytics, and Insights by Maxen Ford
July 15th, 2025
Data Science for Non-Techies: Career Skills with Practical Examples (A Beginner’s Guide to Big Data, Analytics, and Insights by Maxen Ford gives an overview of the basic concepts and skills used in data science. It offers great encouragement for people without high technical skills to learn and use data skills to tell stories that can drive important decisions in any organization. Be sure to grab a copy for your professional development library.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel
June 28th, 2025
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel provides the advice we all need if we seek freedom and independence that wealth can bring. The secrets are to be a frugal saver and an investor that just lets his income compound. You can do this too if you follow his advice.
