Critical summaries of self-improvement books: the big idea, what holds up, what was refuted after publication, and whether to read the book at all. Never a retelling — always a verdict.

Notes from a Friend by Tony Robbins: Book Notes

Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch — Book Notes

The Rules of Life by Richard Templar: Book Notes

Toxic People by Lillian Glass: Book Notes and Verdict

Managing by Henry Mintzberg: Book Notes

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: Book Notes

Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson: Book Notes

How to Read a Book by Adler: Book Notes and Verdict

Your Brain at Work by David Rock — Book Notes

Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar: Book Notes and Honest Verdict

The Now Habit by Neil Fiore: Book Notes and Verdict

Tribes by Seth Godin: Book Notes and Verdict