Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — James WhiteHi, everyone. I’m James :) I started writing on Medium in November 2021. I’m pretty active on the platform and love making friends with other writers. So, if you haven’t already, leave a comment introducing yourself. I’d love to get to know you! Let me tell you about the early days… I was born and raised in a…About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·23 hours agoMember-onlyThis Book Made Me 10X More SuccessfulAnd the actionable lessons you can learn from it — Most books about self-improvement are overrated. Gurus will tell you to meditate, write in a journal, and hustle for 8 days a week. That wasn’t a typo. I included that number because 99% of self-help advice is ridiculous and impossible to implement. But thankfully, Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins…Book Review4 min readBook Review4 min read
Published in Publishous·1 day agoMember-onlyMark Zuckerberg Wants You To Read These Books In 2023A reading list that will inspire you to think differently — You probably have a lot of things in common with Mark Zuckerberg. But unfortunately, I’m not talking about having billions of dollars in your bank account. One of Mark’s favorite habits is reading. So, in this article, I’ll share several books Mark Zuckerberg wants you to read as soon as…Book Review6 min readBook Review6 min read
Published in Publishous·2 days agoMember-onlyThe Best Books I Read In 2022 (And Why You Should Read Them)A reading list that will blow your mind — “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends,” said Charles William Elliot. “They are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.” I’ve read 125+ books this year. …Book Review8 min readBook Review8 min read
Published in Publishous·3 days agoMember-only5 Mind-Blowing Fiction Books To Read In 2023Add them to your reading list — The bestselling author, Ryan Holiday, has a great strategy for deciding what to read next. “Whenever I read interviews of interesting people and they mentioned a book that was particularly influential or important to their development, I would buy it.” Ryan says, “If a book changed someone’s life — whatever…Book Review8 min readBook Review8 min read
Published in Publishous·4 days agoMember-onlyThe 5 Most Overrated Self-Help Books On The PlanetDon’t waste your time — I read for several hours per day. And while I normally refrain from writing negative book reviews, I need to make an exception. Some self-help books are overhyped and aren’t worth your time. Here are 5 examples: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson There are too many f-bombs in this book. The author took some cliche…Book Review7 min readBook Review7 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·4 days agoMember-only3 Books About Introverts That Blew My MindI’ll never get tired of reading them — “There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas,” said Susan Cain. “Spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you’re supposed to.” Like many introverts, I spend a lot of time reading. It’s a habit that makes me happy as…Book Review5 min readBook Review5 min read
Published in Publishous·5 days agoMember-onlyI Read Michelle Obama’s Favorite Books (And Her Taste Is Phenomenal)Add them to your reading list — You probably have a lot in common with Michelle Obama. Unfortunately, I’m not talking about living in the White House for several years. But I am referring to a genuine love of reading amazing books. So, in this article, I’ll share 3 books Michelle Obama has recommended. All of them…Book Review6 min readBook Review6 min read
Published in Publishous·6 days agoMember-only5 Fiction Books You Should Read (At Least Once)Add them to your reading list — “Read a lot,” said Susan Sontag. “Expect something big, something exalting or deepening from a book. No book is worth reading that isn’t worth re-reading.” I love fiction. Like many people, I enjoy getting lost in my imagination and learning new things. That’s why I want to share several books…Book Review8 min readBook Review8 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·Dec 9Member-onlyI Read 3 Books Sheryl Sandberg Recommended (And Her Taste Is Brilliant)A reading list that will inspire you to think differently — One of the most inspiring people in the world is Sheryl Sandberg. She served as the chief operating officer (COO) of Meta. Susan was also named one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. That’s seriously impressive! Although I’m not a billionaire, Sheryl and I share…Book Review5 min readBook Review5 min read
