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Alpha Dog – Book Review
The Book Review Series I met Mark Breslin in February 2024, and after a brief conversation about the construction industry, I obtained his book The Five Minute Foreman. Spoiler alert: that book is fantastic, and … Read the rest
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Work Backwards – Book Review
The Book Review Series A few years ago, I received an email from Tim Duggan, who wanted to interview me about the trades. He had come across The Pros and Cons of the Skilled Trades… Read the rest
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Do The Work – Book Review
The Book Review Series The first time I read Steven Pressfield’s name was in Mad Genius by Randy Gage. In it, he mentioned a few of Pressfield’s books that he found inspiration from, and Do The … Read the rest
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The War of Art – Book Review
The Book Review Series I purchased The War of Art, written by Steven Pressfield, from Half Price Books. I enjoy used bookstores and have been able to find some real gems at discounted prices … Read the rest
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Start Something That Matters – Book Review
The Book Review Series Something that matters – a phrase that’s resonated with me since I read this book. Sometime ago, I stopped at a used NC bookstore while traveling for work. One of the goals … Read the rest
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Mad Genius – Book Review
The Book Review Series Mad Genius by Randy Gage – yet another find from a visit to a used bookstore – and I was not aware this book existed, either. I picked it up for several … Read the rest
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Pensionless – The 10 Step Solution for a Stress-Free Retirement – Book Review
The Book Review Series A recent visit out of town allowed me to visit a used bookstore – and it yielded some impressive finds – this book, Pensionless, was one of them. I saw it on … Read the rest
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The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader – Book Review
The Book Review Series The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader Designed to be a companion to The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader is packed with personal characteristics leaders should … Read the rest
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Managing in The Next Society – Book Review
The Book Review Series In Greensboro, NC, there is a quaint little bookstore called Pages Past. Their card says “Buying & Selling Used & Rare Books,” and a recent business trip I took afforded me the … Read the rest
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The Five Minute Foreman – Book Review
The Book Review Series I ran into the author, Mark Breslin, at a conference in February 2024. Well, to be more specific, we sat at the same table. I struck up a conversation, and the next … Read the rest
