I like John Sonmez. His no-nonsense attitude and can do approach always manages to put a fire in my belly. I enjoyed his soft skills book. However, they serve different aims. Soft Skills is more of a life manual for software developers. This book focuses on giving the reader a brief overview of the types of … Continue reading Book Suggestion: The Complete Software Developer’s Career Guide
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Book Suggestion: Tribes
Ok, I'm going to be honest here, this book isn't a long read, and it's not a complex one. There was nothing mind blowing and it didn't change my outlook on life. So why am I recommending it? It depends on where you are at the moment. If your at the time in your life … Continue reading Book Suggestion: Tribes
Book suggestion: Deep Work
This book, written by a PPh.D.grad from MIT in computer science, explores the science behind deep work. As social media and the internet increases in use, our brains are being rewired to have shorter attention spans. People tend to focus on shallow work. However, the value of shallow work is decreasing, and the value of deep … Continue reading Book suggestion: Deep Work
Book suggestion: How Google Works
The author of this book, Eric Schmidt was the CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011 and is now the chairman of Alphabet, the parent company that owns Google. Alphabet was the biggest donor to Hillary Clinton's campaign and the author helped with her PR. He's also a software engineer who graduated from Princeton and … Continue reading Book suggestion: How Google Works
Book suggestion: Entrepreneur Revolution
This book looks at the developments of working habits throughout history in order to make the argument that we once had an industrial revolution and that we are now moving into an entrepreneur revolution. Whilst there are plenty of books and newspapers telling you about the advancements of tech and how it will take jobs. … Continue reading Book suggestion: Entrepreneur Revolution
Book suggestion: The software developer’s life manual
I became aware of John Sonmez when I started watching his youtube videos [Link]. This guy is a good person to follow. He is a seasoned developer in the silicone valley and is always positive with good hard work as his main motto. If you are looking for well-rounded general advice in software development you … Continue reading Book suggestion: The software developer’s life manual
Book suggestion: The lean start-up
You may think that this book isn't for you. You want to make your department better, you want to push an initiative at work to improve outcomes, or you're looking for a promotion. You may have no intention of starting a business. Don't let the title put you off, it's still for you. The book … Continue reading Book suggestion: The lean start-up
Book suggestion: Basic economics
I've finally finished this lengthy book. You may be thinking, why am I suggesting an economics book to clinicians who want to innovate? The book looks at the economic outcomes of interventions and choices as opposed to their emotional intentions. Having a basic insight into economics is vital to anyone who wants to make a … Continue reading Book suggestion: Basic economics
Book suggestion: Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
This book is not only interesting, it's surprisingly general. I myself love doing math and looking through algorithms. The smoother the algorithm the more excited I get. However, I'm recommending this because it does an amazing job of stripping down the essential components of the algorithm in basic terms and applying it to real life situations. … Continue reading Book suggestion: Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
Book suggestion: Rise of the Robots
Straight off the bat, I have to warn you that this book paints a negative picture of the future of tech and how it will impact society. The argument proposed in this book is clearly one sided however, it is well thought out. It explores the history and future of robots and artificial intelligence. It concludes … Continue reading Book suggestion: Rise of the Robots
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