How to Clear Land by James Starbuck
The Big Idea: use a backhoe to topple and then use forks on the backhoe to move into brush piles. I know what you're up to... you're on a mission…
Friction by Roger Dooley
The Big Idea: always try to make things easier for customers. INTRODUCTION Eliminating or reducing friction can have long-lasting and even disruptive effects. Stamp out ridiculous rules, pointless procedures, and…
The Storm Before The Calm by George Friedman
The Big Idea: Tumultuous times in the 2020's will clear the way for calmer times beginning in the 2030s. The kind of mutual rage and division we see in America…
Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt
The Big Idea: You don't have to be racist to behave with subconscious racial bias. Introduction This book is an examination of implicit bias.Implicit bias is not a new way…
Build a Better World In Your Backyard by Paul Wheaton
The Big Idea: Small scale permaculture is the solution to most environmental problems. Ch 1: A Different Approach to Solving World Problems Nearly all environmental problems are mostly solved with…
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Big Idea: Forget about goals. Focus on systems, good habits, and continuous improvement. INTRODUCTION Changes that seem small and unimportant at first will compound into remarkable results if you’re…
Dirty Genes by Ben Lynch
The Big Idea: most chronic health problems are caused by impaired gene expression -- which can be fixed by eating and living clean. Epigenetics is the process of turning genes…
Fusion by Denise Lee Yohn
The Big Idea: The best companies fuse their (external) brand with their (internal) culture into one. Culture is "the way we do things here."Brand is "how others feel about us."Herb…
The Algebra of Happiness by Scott Galloway
The Big Idea: In the end, relationships are all that matters. Balance when establishing your career, in my view, is largely a myth. However, you can still experience a lot…
Bounce by Matthew Syed
The Big Idea: Talent is overrated. Mastery is developed through many years of deliberate practice. Child prodigies are no exception, they just start early and practice more. Examples mentioned: Wayne…