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Review: Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual

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Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual by Jocko Willink My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is no literary work of art. It isn't poetry in motion or tear jerking stories of battle. It is, though, a great - and quick - read. I'm a slow reader, and I think I finished it in 3-4 hours. Willink has written a solid book-length pep-talk. It isn't one long pep-talk either. It is several, punctuated pep-talks, machine gun firing at the reader in rapid succession and with clear purpose. Willink does a great job conveying his message and purpose. Kudos to the appendix - a powerful connection to the distinct connection between physical health and mental capacity. View all my reviews
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Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey My rating: 3 of 5 stars As a former educator, principal, and current salesman, I have been wanting to read this book for a while. The hype behind the 20 million copies sold may have risen my expectations to an unhealthy level. Covey does a fantastic job with his writing style and ability to capture attention while moving at a fast pace. He, unlike many other self-help/leadership authors, gives credit repeatedly to the fact these 7 Habits are not his offspring, but have been around for a long time. At the same time, this book serves more as a reminder of good living and good parenting strategies. The chance it will elicit a psychological breakthrough from an adult should be low. The chance it will help remind the to behave with integrity and give some examples of such living is high. There is definitely a place for this book in the world ofd education though. The young adult and child audienc...
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