This is a book review blog post by Shoshizen. According to “Simple Marketing for Smart People” by authors, Billy Broas and Tiago Forte, “Marketing is teaching.” And our chances of the message being believed will increase if our claim is backed up with proof and evidence. The advice that we should provide proof and evidence … Read more
Richard Carlson, an American author, psychotherapist, and motivational speaker, and his wife, Kristine Carlson, gave us this advice, “Start the day with love, live the day with love, end the day with love” in their book, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day” I thought that was a beautiful quote. There are three reasons for … Read more
Good textbooks help us learn fast and fun. I live in Japan, so I sometimes get computer science textbooks in Japanese at low prices. Some of them are really fun and helpful to understand the big picture of IT development jobs. For example, Ryuji Kitami’s books are fun and rewarding. Sometimes I can get programming … Read more
Are you interested in building a good habit? Recently, I found a good audiobook about it. I did have some good habits before, so I didn’t feel the need to listen to that kind of book, but I have listened to it anyway, and I am glad I have, because after listening to this Japanese … Read more
I’ve listened to an audiobook by Yuuri Eda(榎田ユウリ). It’s roughly translated as “A Cat and Glasses” (『猫とメガネ』出版社：文藝春秋) The protagonist of this novel thinks he’s logical but his wife thinks him insensitive. She has the power to make him happy. He doesn’t have power to make her happy. When he is confronted with this fact, what … Read more
I have read Shu Yamaguchi(山口周)’s book from KADOKAWA publisher, original Japanese title of 『読書を仕事につなげる技術』（my translation example: “The Art of Making Reading Books Lead to Business Opportunities”） I think the title of this book great. When I first read it, I was moved to learn reading books can be a part of my work. As I … Read more
Since I was tired from focusing too much on work, I have listened to a Japanese audiobook by Hiroshi Mori, its title roughly translated as “The Power of Concentration is Overrated.” Or “Concentration, Not Necessary.” I am relieved to learn that I don’t need to concentrate on work all the time. The author says children … Read more
I have listened to an audiobook by Taishu Kawano. His job titles include psychiatrist, Buddhist priest, and author. The title of the book may be translated as “Reduce in Half” in English. I chose to listen to his audiobook, because I have so much to do, and not enough time doing all. I’d like to … Read more
I’ve listened to an audiobook by a French author, Clara Blanc. The title is roughly translated as “Effortless Living Only French People Know – Secret to Care for Oneself the Best Way.” In this book, Ms. Blanc recommends effortless living to Japanese people. Effortless meaning not showing too much effort or strain. From her book, … Read more
I have listened to a Japanese audiobook which title is roughly translated as “Leverage Reading,” by Naoyuki Honda. Sometimes we find books which we enjoy reading multiple times. And other times, we find books that we prefer not to read the second time. The author, Naoyuki Honda, says we don’t need to read the same … Read more