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Look for Clues

When clues present themselves, it can sometimes feel like the delicate mechanism of a clock at work. As if the universe is nudging you with little reminders that it's on your side and wants to provide everything you need to complete your mission.

The Creative Act
p.39

This is a reference list of the books I've read (physical and eBooks) and listened to, which over time may wind up being linked to reflections or quotes in this commonplace book. 

The entry details are based on the Modern Language Association's 2021 standard for citation (MLA), and will be tidied up over time to adhere to the standard for parenthetical and narrative styles. 

User-controlled groupings and filters will also be added to over time, as will new books I read.

The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic book cover
366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
Ryan Holiday
Thu, 27/10/2016
Profile Books
https://amzn.asia/d/4GJ1Xij
Read
0

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck book cover
A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Mark Manson
Tue, 27/09/2016
Macmillan Australia
https://amzn.asia/d/29oGcer
Read
0

String Theory

String Theory book cover
David Foster Wallace on Tennis
David Foster Wallace
Mon, 19/09/2016
The Library of America
https://amzn.asia/d/6ygjHv7
Philosophy
Culture
Read
5

The Hidden Life of Trees

The Hidden Life Of Trees book cover
What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries From a Secret World
Peter Wohlleben
Tue, 13/09/2016
Bolinda Publishing
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Hidden-Life-of-Trees-Audiobook/B01LW0H3CN?act…
Listenned
0

Homo Deus

Homo Deus
A Brief History of Tomorrow
Yuval Noah Harari
Thu, 08/09/2016
Penguin Audio
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Homo-Deus-Audiobook/B01HGY63NK?action_code=ASSGB1…
Read
Listenned
0

Immunity To Change

Immunity To Change book cover
How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization
Robert Kegan, Lisa Laskow Lahey
Tue, 06/09/2016
Tantor Audio
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Immunity-to-Change-Audiobook/B01L0KZLA2?action_co…
Listenned
0

The Inevitable

The Inevitable book cover
Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future
Kevin Kelly
Tue, 07/06/2016
Penguin Audio
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Inevitable-Audiobook/B01HNHKFNE?action_code=A…
Listenned
0

Essentialism

Essentialism book cover
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Greg McKeown
Thu, 26/11/2015
Penguin Audio
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Essentialism-Audiobook/B017TE1ANA?action_code=ASS…
Read
Listenned
0

Startup Playbook

Startup Playbook book cover
Sam Altman
Sun, 15/11/2015
Sam Altman
https://amzn.asia/d/0Je5RbM
Read
0

Confessions of the Pricing Man

Confessions of the Pricing Man book cover
How Price Affects Everything
Hermann Simon
Tue, 20/10/2015
1st ed.
Copernicus
https://amzn.asia/d/gA07IYX
Read
0

The Art Of Memoir

The Art Of Memoir book cover
Mary Karr
Mon, 19/10/2015
Harper Collins US
https://amzn.asia/d/5dwXCco
Read
0

Zero to One

Zero To One book cover
Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
Peter Thiel, Blake Masters
Mon, 06/04/2015
Penguin Audio
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Zero-to-One-Audiobook/B00XLUR4WS?action_code=ASSG…
Listenned
0

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy box set book cover
Box set
Douglas Adams
Sun, 21/12/2014
Pan Macmillian
https://amzn.asia/d/fOx49cR
Read
5

The Obstacle Is The Way

The Obstacle is the Way book cover
The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage
Ryan Holiday
Sat, 01/11/2014
Profile Audio
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Obstacle-Is-the-Way-Audiobook/B0BZQCZ7D5?acti…
Philosophy
Read
Listenned
0

Waking Up

Waking Up book cover
Sam Harris
Thu, 16/10/2014
Penguin Audio
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Waking-Up-Audiobook/B00O5D3KDC?action_code=ASSGB1…
Read
Listenned
0

Unbreakable Runner

Unbreakable Runner book cover
Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong
T.J. Murphy, Brian MacKenzie
Mon, 22/09/2014
Velo Press
https://amzn.asia/d/84MRYrj
Read
4

Brain Rules

Brain Rules book cover
12 principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
John Medina
Wed, 27/08/2014
Second Edition
Scribe Publications
https://amzn.asia/d/8dACdk4
Read
4

The Obstacle is the Way

The Obstacle is the Way book cover
The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage
Ryan Holiday
Thu, 01/05/2014
1st, Signed
Portfolio
https://amzn.asia/d/1CjIPZq
Philosophy
Read
Listenned
Commonplaced
5

The Art of Learning

The Art of Learning book cover
An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
Josh Waitzkin
Tue, 01/04/2014
Tim Ferris
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Art-of-Learning-Audiobook/B00JAOGRC2?action_c…
Listenned
0

The Rise of Superman

The Rise of Superman book cover
Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance
Steven Kotler
Tue, 04/03/2014
Brilliance Audio
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Rise-of-Superman-Audiobook/B00I9L9R56?action_…
Listenned
0
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