blog – December 15, 2024
Author Gary Paul Nabhan investigates not only Native American agricultural culture relative to sustainable growing practices, but other farming practices as well in this thought provoking book on contemporary food sources and practices.
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blog – December 09, 2024
Author Joseph Campbell leads us down the path of the hero's journey from both a psychological and spiritual perspective. I closed this book with the belief that there's still a chance I can become Superman, and Dr. Caple is well on her way to becoming an artisan blacksmith.
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blog – December 01, 2024
Mine's Bigger is a book by David Kaplan about the sailing boat Maltese Falcon, owned by Tom Perkins. The book provides insights into the development of the boat and its technology, as well as the life and career of Tom Perkins. It also touches upon the reasons why billionaires like to build big yachts and go out to sea, emphasizing the sense of sovereignty that comes with it. The Maltese Falcon is considered one of the largest sailing vessels in the world.
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blog – November 24, 2024
JC talks about the book, 'Creative Capital', by Spencer Ante. He discusses the life story of Georges Doriot, who had a significant impact on American venture capital and industrial production during World War II. JC highlights key moments from Doriot's life, such as his work with Peugeot, his involvement in converting factories for war efforts, and the establishment of American Research and Development, which became the first venture capital company in America. He also touches on the history of venture capital and its development on both coasts of the United States.
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blog – November 16, 2024
52 books in 52 weeks challenge, meditation as a CEO practice, personal growth and development through work experience, the idea of a 1-1-1 practice of giving back, the V2MOM framework for 10x success planning, and the impact of political perspectives on company culture.
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