Our time in Fiji is coming to a close. We've lived here for four years, and it's been a wild ride--at turns challenging, eye opening and enjoyable. I have grown in new ways; perhaps, most importantly, in my understanding of what matters--moment to moment and in the grand scheme of things. As we prepare for… Continue reading Leaving a Little of Myself Behind in Fiji
When we were at LAX, coming back to Fiji from our latest return trip to the U.S., I picked up Dave Grohl's new memoir, "Dave Grohl, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music." I read it during Christmas week and absolutely loved it. Such a pleasure. If you like rock autobiographies, this is up there… Continue reading Books: Dave Grohl, The Storyteller
Of the books I've read in the last few months, I want to highlight these three for their influence on me personally and on the larger culture. As the holiday season gets underway, I recommend picking these up as gifts for yourself or others who might be interested. "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield… Continue reading Books: Art, Zen and Hollywood
Josh Waitzkin's "The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance" is a revelation. It's a stunning read that I could've devoured in one sitting, but I wanted to savor it, so I read it over a few days. This is definitely a book that I will go back to time and again. I… Continue reading Books: The Art of Learning
"Greenlights" by Matthew McConaugheyIf you told me five years ago that I'd be reading a book written by Matthew McConaughey, I would've been hard-pressed to believe you. But read his book I have. The prose is so pleasurable that I read it in just a few sittings. The writing flows smoothly, and the stories are… Continue reading Books: ‘Greenlights’ and ‘I, Claudius’
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