This week, I decided to focus on the good reads – the books and articles – I have been enjoying lately. Since this is a holiday weekend, I am hoping to complete my audiobook and the book I have been reading on my Kindle.
Good Reads: Books
This week, I am reading the following books:
- I am still reading “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. The chapter I am starting to read is called “Parents, Teachers, and Coaches: Where Do Mindsets Come From?” They always say you can develop mindsets from those who influence or criticize you. I often wonder if my son is gaining a fixed mindset. I sure hope not.
- I am currently listening to “Originals: How Non-Conformists Move The World” by Adam Grant on my Libby app. I am a huge Adam Grant fan. This book looks at the ways people can spearhead new ideas and how to fight groupthink.
- I just started reading an insightful book that I picked up in London that looks at the Tudor dynasty and how courtship destroyed it. Check out Sarah Gristwood’s “The Tudors in Love.” I am looking forward to providing some more insights.
Good Reads: Articles
Here are some of the articles I have read this week:
- “Lie down, sit still, take a break: Your brain needs a rest” – The Washington Post
Jamie Friedlander Serrano wrote an article about how we need to implement more downtime into our schedule. We live a life that is constantly busy, and Friedlander Serrano recommended that we take a break to embrace stillness and deep rest to reset our minds. With stillness, this does not involve smartphones – so put it away and give yourself 30 minutes of doing nothing. - “AI Can’t Replace You at Work. Here’s Why.” – Knowledge at Wharton
Here’s the thing – you can rest assured that AI will not be coming after your job anytime soon. As the article notes, AI is not very accurate and has not won over corporations, as they aren’t willing to replace workers with it. AI still has quite a deal of bugs that need to be fixed before it can take over the world.