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.

The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey: Book Notes

Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: Book Notes

Getting Things Done by David Allen: Book Notes

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: Book Notes

Brain Maker by David Perlmutter: Skeptical Book Notes on the Gut-Brain Hype

Just Listen by Mark Goulston: Key Takeaways, Reviewed

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker: Critical Book Notes

The Introvert Advantage: Book Notes and a Reality Check

Total Immersion by Terry Laughlin: Book Notes for Adult Swimmers

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Critical Book Notes

Dhammapada Book Notes: The Original Self-Help Classic

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: A Skeptical Re-Read