By James Altucher My quick notes: I just really enjoy Altucher. I don’t always share the same beliefs or philosophies, but he’s a guy I like to read. He shares his wide variety of life experiences with lessons that can help you expedite your way to success (however you envision it). Communication skills, hard [...]
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
2022-03-27T11:30:07-04:00By Gregory Lang My quick notes: Dads with daughters, get this. And grab some tissues. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen to The Spaniard's Podcasts on This Book
Clarity in Crisis
2022-03-27T11:31:41-04:00By Marc Polymeropoulos My quick notes: I had Marc on the podcast and was excited to continue the lessons learned in his book. This is a leadership book with a unique and original format. He weaves his personal style of leadership with stories from his CIA experience. It’s an easy-to-digest and enjoyable read. View [...]
The Story of Amelia Earhart
2022-03-27T11:33:01-04:00By Stacia Deutsch My quick notes: This line of young readers books is so good. In this book, you’ll learn about Amelia’s life - early years, records broken and place in history. She paved her own path and is an inspiration. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen to [...]
How I Built This
2022-03-27T11:36:04-04:00By Guy Raz My quick notes: I listen to Guy’s (same-named) podcast off and on. I enjoy listening to stories of success - the ups, downs and in-betweens. This book reads like the podcast listens. He speaks in a very friendly, experienced voice and include many business lessons that are applicable to everyday life. [...]
The Story of Simone Biles
2022-03-27T11:37:20-04:00By Rachelle Burke My quick notes: I am fascinated by greatness and people who dedicate themselves to a pursuit. Simone Biles is one of those people. She is the greatest gymnast of all-time, and this book walks you through her life. She is a great role model for young people to follow. View on [...]
Freedom
2022-03-27T11:39:09-04:00By Sebastian Junger My quick notes: I really enjoyed Junger’s “Tribe” and was intrigued by his newest book. It’s eclectic and dynamic. He takes a look at the meaning of freedom and breaks the book down into sections on running, fighting and thinking. He includes history and combines it with his personal travels across [...]
The Story of Jane Goodall
2022-03-27T11:40:07-04:00By Susan Katz My quick notes: Part of an awesome series, this book tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman who followed her passion to Africa and has made a life out of studying chimpanzees and leading conservation efforts since 1960. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen [...]
On Killing
2022-03-27T11:41:31-04:00By Lt. Col. Dave Grossman My quick notes: This is one of the most insightful books I’ve ever read. Fascinating. Dark subject matter, but well worth your time to read and learn from. So good. View on Amazon Podcasts Listen to The Spaniard's Podcasts on This Book [...]
Effortless
2022-03-27T11:43:47-04:00By Greg McKeown My quick notes: I really enjoyed Greg’s previous book “Essentialism” and jumped at this one. This book is a continuation of the Essentialism message and teaches how to optimize your life once you’ve boiled it down to the most important things. As a guy with two small kids and a budding [...]