Here’s my list of recommendations that have taught me something and stayed with me for many years now. Whether you’re interested in a new career path, understanding social culture and more. Hope this helps!
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Web Training
This helped to launch me into a whole new career
Learn to code. Pick which programming language you want to learn. Set up a new career path.
Treehouse
Books
An assorted list of books that I read through and learned a great deal: Society, culture, technology and everything in between
This was my first step into learning SQL and this book was an excellent guide for me.
SQL in 10 Minutes, Sams Teach Yourself: Forta, Ben
Learn at your own pace with Python
The Self-Taught Programmer: Definitive Guide
A comprehensive reference to the world’s most popular spreadsheet application. The year is outdated for sure, but there are some really helpful tricks you can find to this day.
Excel 2010 Bible: Walkenbach, John
This one blew my mind. Delve into the concepts of human behavior and learn how we make irrational decisions all the time.
Predictably Irrational, Revised Edition
Explores the subtle influences that affect the decisions we make; from what we eat, careers that we choose and even what we buy.
Invisible Influence: Hidden Forces on Behavior
Learn how to set practical boundaries and take control of your life.
Dr. Henry Cloud - Boundaries
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This will help walk you through in recitation for practicing healthy boundaries.
Boundaries Workbook: When to Say Yes or No
“You’ve got to know when to hold’em, know when to fold’em, know when to walk away… “
Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away
One of the best takeaways: find just 1% in common and build 100% of your connection from it. Simple idea, powerful impact.
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect Book
This takes a sharp look at what we’re dealing with in this day and age.
Outrage Machine: Tech Amplifies Discontent
Learn how to have the right approach with someone you disagree with.
I Never Thought of It That Way: Fearless Curiosity
Understanding how and why are cults are formed
Cults: Inside the World's Notorious Groups
This gives a historical and cultural context into race through the caste system.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Makes a comprehensive case for economic reparations for U.S. descendants of slavery.
From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black
Have you ever wanted to write your own novel? This will help you map out your ideas in an organized way.
Outlining Your Novel: Map to Success
Want your novel to really stand out? Try this!
5 Secrets of Story Structure for Novel Writing
Storytelling is the best way to engage anyone. This breakdown will teach you how to hone it into an art.
The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Master Storytelling
Podcasts
I get a lot of insight and always learn something I didn’t know.
Jordan unpacks guests’ wisdom into practical knowledge for your every day life: work, relationships, etc.
The Jordan Harbinger Show - Apple Podcasts
Dr. Becky takes on tough parenting questions with some amazing advice.
Good Inside with Dr. Becky - Apple Podcasts
Learn about story theory, writing techniques, and some incredible wisdom of what makes a good story one for the ages.
Podcast Episodes Archive - Helping Writers Become Authors
David Duchovny sits down with successful people to talk about failure, and how they grew from it.
Fail Better with David Duchovny - Apple Podcasts
Whether it’s Netflix vs. HBO, Nike vs. Adidas, get the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and its leaders to new heights — or to ruin.
