Mike Matthews

The introduction to this book has Marie Kondo saying, “I don’t really see a need for this book. I told   […]   View Post →

Exercise makes us better. Plato had it right when he wrote: “In order for man to succeed in life, God provided him with two means, education and physical activity.

I downloaded this on the first day it was available. I said at the TEDx conference that I think Steve Jobs   […]   View Post →

My dad recommended this book to me. It’s a combination of science fiction, sixties mentality and utopian society thinking that had   […]   View Post →

Oh, and the reason I like his views as a teacher was that he believes that textbooks bring nothing additional to the classroom, and only a great teacher bringing a subject to life matters. Word.

It’s centered on the idea that humans have two sides: a rational side (the rider) that plans and knows what is best, and an emotional side (the elephant) that actually get things done.

In recent months, I have become a fan of podcasts. I have a long commute so I enjoy getting to   […]   View Post →

It’s a sad history told by Enzo, an amazing dog destined to be a human in his next life. Enzo,   […]   View Post →

I learned about this book when I received my Blue Zones newsletter in my in box, and then I was   […]   View Post →

My sister-in-law recommended this book to me. It’s a science fiction book about a futuristic world where computers and humans   […]   View Post →

This book combines some classic underdog stories in the setting of a traditional Catholic school education. I was reminded several   […]   View Post →

I heard Flip Flippen speak at a conference. He’s an incredible force. He’s adopted children from around the world and   […]   View Post →

My 25 year old son, who just graduated from law school, was my companion as we watched all of the   […]   View Post →

I just finished reading this three part series that young adults are crazy about. I can see why. It’s a   […]   View Post →

I don’t get a chance to read much non-fiction, but when I do, there’s not much better than a Barbara   […]   View Post →

I was listening to an architect who specialized in building new schools talk about what classrooms should be. One of   […]   View Post →

I know it’s summer when I’m reading a Michael Connelly novel. It’s not great literature, but it’s always fun. This   […]   View Post →

I read this book after the great Nelson Mandela died. I’m so happy that I read it, but it took   […]   View Post →

I “read” this book via an audiobook. I love audiobooks when I am traveling, but for some reason, not while   […]   View Post →

I am always on a quest for better fitness. I know that if I let up, I will get big.   […]   View Post →

If you have looked at my book list before, you have seen a lot of books on the art of   […]   View Post →

Procrastination damages everything it touches. Schools, kids, business and families. It must be admitted to and dealt with. In this   […]   View Post →

First and foremost, any book that contains a reference to any of my amazing family is a great book for   […]   View Post →

I read The Wisdom of Crowds a few years back. It told of the mathematical wisdom of crowds. Give enough   […]   View Post →