Ben Munoz

Build a Better World In Your Backyard by Paul Wheaton

By benmunoz April 12, 2020Uncategorized

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

By benmunoz March 3, 2020Uncategorized

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

By benmunoz February 12, 2020Uncategorized

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

By benmunoz January 31, 2020Uncategorized

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

By benmunoz January 20, 2020Uncategorized

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

By benmunoz January 16, 2020Uncategorized

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…

Contagious by Jonah Berger

By benmunoz January 12, 2020Uncategorized

The Big Idea: word of mouth relies on six principles: social currency, triggers, emotion, public, practical values, and stories. Word of mouth is the primary factor behind 20-50 percent of…

Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger

By benmunoz December 15, 2019Uncategorized

The Big Idea: The Governator tells his unbelievable life story while making the rest of us feel like losers. Turn your liabilities into assets.When someone tells you no, you should…

Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser

By benmunoz December 6, 2019Uncategorized

The Big Idea: Most chronic disease is preventable, and much of it is reversible, if a comprehensive, individualized approach, called "Functional Medicine," is followed. Ch 1: Leo’s Story Most doctors,…

Lead with LUV by Ken Blanchard and Colleen Barrett

By benmunoz November 19, 2019Uncategorized

The Big Idea: Show your employees love and they will show your customers love. Foreward Most people are looking not only for monetary security but also for satisfaction in their…