Review of 'Gebrauchsanweisung für Italien.' on 'Goodreads'
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Ich hatte mir mehr Einblicke in das tägliche Leben in Italien erhofft. Mehr typische, persönliche Geschichten. Es gibt auch einige interessante Einblicke aber der Autor taucht, für meinen Geschmack, zu oft in vergangene Zeiten ab. Das mag an der einen - oder anderen Stelle hilfreich sein aber insgesamt waren mir die Ausflüge in die Historie oder in die Kunst zu weit weg von dem täglichen Leben und Einblick.
Review of 'Gebrauchsanweisung für Sardinien' on 'Goodreads'
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Insgesamt ganz interessant zu lesen wenn man wirklich tiefer in die Insel und vor allem in die Geschichte einsteigen möchte. Wie auch schon bei seiner Gebrauchsanweisung für Italien nahm der Fokus auf die Historie der Insel einen viel zu großen Anteil.
Review of 'Das Rad der Zeit - Das Original' on 'Goodreads'
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Ich habe zuerst die Serie auf Netflix/Amazon geschaut und dann erst das Buch gelesen. Obwohl es so lang ist, war es nicht wirklich langatmig. Ich war gut unterhalten und es gab viele spannende Abschnitte.
Second time review: Still a good read and a great reminder to love people and use things. :-)
I did take notes this time. Here are some: „EVERY POSSESSION I, AS A MINIMALIST, OWN SERVES A PURPOSE OR BRINGS ME JOY. EVERYTHING ELSE IS OUT OF THE WAY.“
„Minimalists don’t focus on having less, less, less; they focus on making room for more: more time, more passion, more creativity, more experiences, more contribution, more contentment, more freedom. Clearing the clutter creates room for the intangibles that make life rewarding.“
„THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON MISSPENT ATTENTION.“
Balance is important: „If a crowded theater is on fire, you don’t want to panic and trample others on your way to the exit. But you don’t want to keep watching the movie, either, no matter how comfortable your seat is.“
„...But these aren’t mistakes—they’re dumb decisions. Selecting the incorrect answer on a test …
Second time review: Still a good read and a great reminder to love people and use things. :-)
I did take notes this time. Here are some: „EVERY POSSESSION I, AS A MINIMALIST, OWN SERVES A PURPOSE OR BRINGS ME JOY. EVERYTHING ELSE IS OUT OF THE WAY.“
„Minimalists don’t focus on having less, less, less; they focus on making room for more: more time, more passion, more creativity, more experiences, more contribution, more contentment, more freedom. Clearing the clutter creates room for the intangibles that make life rewarding.“
„THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON MISSPENT ATTENTION.“
Balance is important: „If a crowded theater is on fire, you don’t want to panic and trample others on your way to the exit. But you don’t want to keep watching the movie, either, no matter how comfortable your seat is.“
„...But these aren’t mistakes—they’re dumb decisions. Selecting the incorrect answer on a test is a mistake; not studying for that test is a dumb decision. The mistake was something you did without intention; the negligent decision was made intentionally—often without regard for the consequences.“
„It’s difficult to talk about “the truth” because truth means different things to different people. It might be true that chocolate is your favorite flavor of ice cream, and it’s also true that two plus two equals four. That’s because some “truths” are subjective opinions, while others are objective facts. ... Objective truths—like gravity or arithmetic—are what you might call principles, rules, or laws. They apply to everyone all the time because facts don’t require your belief; they are universally true irrespective of your beliefs. No matter what you think the answer is, two dollars plus two dollars will always equal four dollars.“
“If you have a dream without a plan, it’s just a wish.”
„Money isn’t bad or evil—it is merely an amplifier. Money won’t necessarily improve your life, but it will amplify your existing behaviors. If you have foolish habits, then more money will make your life considerably worse. (Think of all the lottery winners who end up destitute.) And if you’re already a generous person, then more money can help you be more caring and considerate.“
I also like the rules in the book but it would be too much text to put them here. --- First time review: All in all it's a good read.
I have been listening to their podcast for a decent time, so I didn't get anything new out of the book.
So, if you are listening to their podcast regularly, this book might not be that interesting for you, but otherwise give it a try. :-)
Im 22. Jahrhundert hat sich die Menschheit über die Grenzen unseres Sonnensystems hinaus ausgebreitet. Dank …
Review of 'Universum' on 'Goodreads'
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Klare Leseempfehlung wenn man Situationen mag, bei denen es eigentlich gar keinen Ausweg mehr geben kann und Phillip dann doch einen Twist findet, der physikalisch doch noch überzeugend ist.
Wer Transport mag der wird auch Universum mögen. :-)
Ganz unterhaltsame Geschichte. Ich hatte irrtümlich den 2. oder 3. band angefangen zu lesen, bin aber schnell darauf gekommen, dass dies nicht der erste band war. :-)
Review of 'Das Happiness-Projekt : Oder' on 'Goodreads'
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It helped me to think about my own happiness. :-) I liked the practical approach at the end, that it was not like "I tried it one year and went back to normal" but more like helping others to make their lives happier.
Review of 'Unsere Welt neu denken Eine Einladung' on 'Goodreads'
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Eine Superbuch, um in eine andere Richtung zu gehen oder zumindest über seine eigene Richtung nachzudenken und evtl. den Kurs anzupassen.
Am Ende hatte ich gleich den Drang etwas zu tun aber was? Letztendlich, kann ich alleine, das Klima oder die Welt natürlich nicht merklich verändern, dafür braucht mal immer mehr Leute.
Heutzutage sollte es also relativ leicht sein, seine Ressourcen (Kapazität , Geld, Energie, Aufmerksamkeit) in bestimmt Kreise zu investieren. Meine ersten Ideen waren: 1. Mitglied bei den Grünen werden 2. Eine Tauschbörse für Geräte unter Nachbarn aufbauen
Inspiring book. Would you be willing to work in a process and rules environment if that's the right choice for the environment or would you be searching for something else although it might not be perfectly aligned with your current goals?
Definitely an interesting read. The story is compelling, especially at the beginning. When I take into account how difficult it is to write a small program with almost zero bugs I can't imagine how something like this could ever be possible. But still: interesting to read about. :-)
