Consistent application of the simple ideas in this book helped me repair and grow the intimacy in my relationship ten fold. I will forever be gratefulConsistent application of the simple ideas in this book helped me repair and grow the intimacy in my relationship ten fold. I will forever be grateful. Fantastic stuff. I re-read it once a year to help me stay on point. ...more
Wow what an incredible course. The instructor is highly experienced, science-based and detailed yet also easy to understand covering almost every aspeWow what an incredible course. The instructor is highly experienced, science-based and detailed yet also easy to understand covering almost every aspect of human nutrition you could think of.
I listened to this audiobook while cutting the grass. Nothing here that will blow you away but I did stop what I was doing to jot 3-4 notes down in myI listened to this audiobook while cutting the grass. Nothing here that will blow you away but I did stop what I was doing to jot 3-4 notes down in my phone. I admire this author’s productivity and ability to produce consistent work year after year. Regardless of what anyone thinks of his work no one can say he’s not consistent. ...more
A goldmine for nerds like me about fitness & nutrition. I learned a ton and took copious notes throughout. I will say though, I don’t think this book A goldmine for nerds like me about fitness & nutrition. I learned a ton and took copious notes throughout. I will say though, I don’t think this book is necessary to read for most people if you eat the way the author laid out in his first phenomenal book “how not to die”. (Dr Greger actually admits to this at the very end of this book) If you only read one book of the two, make it that one.
That being said, this one is well worth the read, I thoroughly enjoyed it(especially the second half of the book)....more
I recommend reading The War of Art by Steven pressfield instead of this one. It is better written and much more inspiring and instructional in its appI recommend reading The War of Art by Steven pressfield instead of this one. It is better written and much more inspiring and instructional in its approach to helping you win your inner creative battles....more
The first half is a somewhat rehash of other books in the series but the second half made it worth my time. The shift and expansion in my beliefs are The first half is a somewhat rehash of other books in the series but the second half made it worth my time. The shift and expansion in my beliefs are what I love about these books. They consistently provide fresh perspectives on many spiritual, social, environmental and political issues. ...more
I’ve read these books many times over the years and they still are some of the most fascinating reads on the market. I don’t agree with everything in I’ve read these books many times over the years and they still are some of the most fascinating reads on the market. I don’t agree with everything in these books but the value within them is immense. They changed my life years ago and continue to impact me today.
If you aren’t open to ideas outside the paradigm of organized religion you may want to steer clear. They will challenge you, they will anger you and they will force you to re-examine everything you’ve been taught about God and religion.
I’ll add that the audiobooks are really well done and a great way to consume the material. ...more