2019 A&B Newsletter -- Aug/sept Recap

Alex & Books – Aug. & Sept. 2019 Recap

October 20, 2019

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay in the monthly newsletters (it's been a busy few months here). Anyway, here is the A&B recap:

Favorite Books:

When by Daniel Pink

In this book, Pink explores the scientific secrets of good timing and provides tips to help readers succeed in work, school, and life. He looks at dozens of neuroscience and psychology experiments to reveal that perfect timing is more science than just plain luck.  

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Simply put, there are 5 languages that partners use to communicate their love:

  1. Words of Affirmation: This includes compliments, words of appreciation and encouragement.

  2. Quality Time: Focusing on your partner and giving them your undivided attention while doing activities together.

  3. Receiving Gifts: Visual symbols of love and giving objects of deep emotional significance (gifts can be free, hand-made or store-bought).

  4. Acts of Service: Doing things you know your spouse would appreciate (cleaning the dishes, cooking dinner, picking up the kids, etc).

  5. Physical Touch: Holding hands, kissing, hugging, etc.

Although many people view dating books as a waste of time, when an author has sold 50+ million copies I say it’s worth giving them a chance, and I’m glad I did. Gray does an excellent job of explaining the different styles of communication between men and women. 

Trillion Dollar Coach By Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, And Alan Eagle

This book shares coaching and leadership advice from the legendary Bill Campbell–the man who mentored Steve Jobs, Larry Page, Eric Schmidt, and many more visionaries. The book is filled with tons of great lessons.

  • You can find in-depth reviews and reviews of the other books I've read in the past couple of months here.

Highlight of the month: Meeting bestselling author Simon Sinek

    Simon Sinek is the author of

    Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last,

    and he just released his newest book,

    The Infinite Game.

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       Thank you for your support everyone, read on! -Alex W.

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