Culture

The Traditions, Ideas, and, Events That Shape Us.

  • Writing to Learn

    Writing to Learn

    By William Zinsser How To Write: Writing when at its best communicates with clarity. Yet, so many do it ineffectively. Effective writing is not flowery or redundant, but it conveys what you are trying to communicate in a simple way. The rest is noise. Writing is a powerful tool with the capability that allows you… Continue reading

  • The Psychology of Money

    The Psychology of Money

    Book Report The premise: Being a good steward of your resources has little to do with intelligence or talent, but it has to do with how you behave. Ronald Read (Investor, Philanthropist, Gas Station Attendent, Janitor). He had no college education and was not from a poor family, yet he amassed $8,000,000 through saving and… Continue reading

  • When Resentment Is Lived (Book Report)

    When Resentment Is Lived (Book Report)

    Notes From Underground The narrator is fundamentally the darkest parts of every thinking man. A common theme is his vanity and resentment for all others that stemmed from intelectual superiority which resulted in no meaningful relationships and a deep sense of shame. He was also passive with grand dreams of revenge without courage to act.… Continue reading