Current Reading
Books, articles and papers I’ve read or am currently reading. I will include direct links if possible - Amazon links are affiliate links.
| Ansible for DevOps: Server and configuration management for humans | ||
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| Author | Jeff Geerling | |
| Rating | 4.0 | |
| Categories | devops ansible programming book | |
| Date Started | 01 July 2023 | |
| Jeff is an excelent writer on the topic and does a great job explaining a complex topic in human terms. I would like to delve a little deep into a topic and unfortunatly Jeff didn't get into the details as much as I would have liked. That said I would highly recommend this to anyone starting thier Ansible journey or even if you've been at it awhile. I'm sure you will learn something from this. | ||
| Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win | ||
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| Author | Jocko Willink | |
| Rating | 4.0 | |
| Categories | leadership growth book | |
| Date Started | 01 January 2021 | |
| Seriously, what do I need to say about leadership and teaching it compared to these people? The lessons they teach are timeless but are not common. This will help with communication, timing, perspective and more. This is a complimentary book to (Simon Snick's Leader's Eat Last)[https://amzn.to/48AOu4X] - I believe they are the different sides of the same coin. | ||
| Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them | ||
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| Author | Antonio Padilla | |
| Rating | 3.5 | |
| Categories | mathematics nonfiction physics science book | |
| Date Started | 01 November 2023 | |
| This book is interesting and certainly provides a different perspective while highlighting new and interesting ways to horribly die via 'black-hole-head-death' and such. Antonio takes a complicated topic of large numbers and how they apply to physics and makes it accessible to the layman in an interesting and comedic way. I would recommend this to anyone that is interested in the topics but doesn't want a heavy read. | ||
| Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't | ||
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| Author | Simon Sinek | |
| Rating | 4.5 | |
| Categories | leadership book | |
| Date Started | 01 July 2015 | |
| It's been awhile since I've read this book, but I remember it being a great read and really helped update my thinking on leadership. I've been a fan of Simon Sinek since I first saw his TED talk on "Start with Why" and this book is a great follow up to that talk. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is in a leadership position or wants to be in a leadership position. | ||
| The Butchering Art | ||
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| Author | Lindsey Fitzharris | |
| Rating | 4.8 | |
| Categories | non-fiction book medicine | |
| Date Started | 03 October 2024 | |
| Definitely enjoyed this read, finished it in a few hours! History of surgery, our discovery of infection and the toll it took on those poor early patients that went under the knife as a last resort. This follows the scientific prosess and discoveries of Joseph Lister who figured out how germs were killing patients and how to stop it. I would highly recommend! | ||
| The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Created. Here's How. | ||
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| Author | Daniel Coyle | |
| Rating | 4.5 | |
| Categories | learning book | |
| Date Started | 02 September 2024 | |
| This book is a quick and easy read but packed with valuable insights. It explains how the brain creates memories and skills, then explores how world-class athletes and musicians leverage this process. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn a new skill, nurture talent, raise children, or simply satisfy their curiosity. Daniel Coyle delves into the fascinating world of neuroscience, using accessible language and just the right amount of detail. He makes complex topics easy to understand and ties them into practical implications for everyday life. | ||