Book Review: Man on the Mountaintop

February 29, 2020By Tony MatesiBook Club No Comments

The Man on the Mountaintop An Audible Original Drama Author: Susan Trott Buy it on Amazon: Audible Original Quick Summary: The man on the mountain top is about “Old Man Joe.” He’s a Holy Man who lives in a hermitage. In the summer months, thousands flock to his door seeking his wisdom. Different stories of how … Read More

Book Review: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

July 8, 2018By Tony MatesiBook Club No Comments

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Author: Malcolm Gladwell Buy it on Amazon: Book | Audiobook Quick Summary: Blink takes a deep dive into the research from psychology and behavioral economics on the adaptive unconscious, which is basically a study of the mental processes that happen automatically in an instant with very little information to work from. … Read More

Book Review: Grit By Angela Duckworth

March 26, 2018By Tony MatesiBook Club No Comments

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Author: Angela DuckworthBuy it on Amazon: Book | Audiobook Quick Summary: Grit is a deep dive into over a decade of research conducted by the author, Angela Duckworth and the findings from that research. Angela shows how study after study reveals that “grit” not “genius” – defined as talent or I.Q. … Read More

Book Review: The 4-Hour Workweek By Tim Ferriss

March 22, 2018By Tony MatesiBook Club No Comments

The 4-Hour Workweek:  Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich   Author: Tim FerrissBuy it on Amazon: Book | Audiobook Quick Summary: A 4-Hour Workweek? Don’t we all wish?! While the actual 4-Hour Workweek may not be feasibly attainable for everyone, there are a lot of lessons within this book that can be learned which will help … Read More