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Day 61: Short Book Review, “Running on Empty” by Marshall Ulrich

Running on Empty tells the tale of Marshall Ulrich’s run across America. Yes, you read that right. He literally ran across the country, from California … Read more

Day 54: Short Book Review, “Run Less Run Faster” by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss

Run Less Run Faster is a training manual for established runners who want to improve their race times while minimizing the risk of overuse injuries. … Read more

Short Book Review: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

Last week, while on vacation, I read Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. Goggins is a retired decorated Navy Seal and endurance athlete. At one … Read more

Day 40: Short Book Review, “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” by Haruki Murakami

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami came recommended by a colleague. I was already vaguely familiar with the book … Read more

Day 35: Short Book Review, “Deep Work” by Cal Newport

I just finished reading Deep Work by Cal Newport. If you’re a knowledge worker driven to maximize your effectiveness and efficiency, you should check it … Read more

Day 23: Short Book Review “Measure What Matters” by John Doerr

Earlier this week I finished reading Measure What Matters by John Doerr. I picked the book up to learn about OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). … Read more

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