Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfingLittle Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge From Small Discoveries by Peter Sims explains the qualities that set innovative people apart from the pack. He summarizes a great deal of research that makes his points convincing. While this is an ideal book for high school and college students, it’s never too late for adults to take […]
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November 16th, 2013David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
November 3rd, 2013
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants is Malcolm Gladwell’s fourth best-selling book to be summarized here. I’ve been a big fan ever since I summarized The Tipping Point. If you like to give books as gifts, please click below and get copies for yourself and your favorite bookworms.
Five Effective Habits to Increase Your Motivation to Study by Edmond Garrett
October 26th, 2013Five Effective Habits to Increase Your Motivation to Study by Edmond Garrett offers students of all ages key tips for organizing and getting the most out of study time. Be sure to share this sound advice with any students you know. The amount of effort you put into studying directly reflects the grades you receive […]
Read entire post...The Importance of Recess and Play by Ken Myers
October 23rd, 2013The Importance of Recess and Play by Ken Myers takes on schools that have cut back on recess thinking it will help their test scores. Based on what we know, this makes no sense and Ken does a great job spelling out the reasons why. According to CBS News, a Long Island school is banning […]
Read entire post...Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
October 13th, 2013Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina tells how what we know about brain science can be used to positively influence our daily lives. This book is vital for educators, policy makers, and anyone who wants to get more out of their gray matter. Click at […]
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