From the Web
How to Become a Better Writer – Good advice from Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert. His blog is great too.
Cup of Chai – Arjun has an interesting blog for the productive student.
Get Rich Slowly asks, “What is the cost of fun?” – J.D. breaks down some common activities into their dollar per hour cost. While I don’t think money is the only measurement that should be used for value, it is an interesting point.
From the Archives
Respect Your State – The Zen of Folding Laundry prompted some references from readers to this older article I wrote about a similar topic.
From the Shelf
The Elegant Universe – Not personal development, but I like reading books about physics without having to know anything about physics. With a great writing style and well-crafted metaphors, Green explains everything from the basics of Einstein’s theories to the current developments in String Theory.
Although you’ve probably already heard of it, Hawking’s A Brief History of Time deserves a nod here too.
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