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Late Bloomers
- The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement
- By: Rich Karlgaard
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 728
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 611
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 613
We live in a society where kids and parents are obsessed with early achievement, from getting perfect scores on SATs to getting into Ivy League colleges to landing an amazing job at Google or Facebook - or even better, creating a start-up with the potential to be the next Google or Facebook or Uber. We see software coders becoming millionaires or billionaires before age 30 and feel we are failing if we are not one of them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not self-help...but super effin’ helpful
- By Theodore Henry on 04-21-19
- Late Bloomers
- The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement
- By: Rich Karlgaard
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
Good
Reviewed: 02-01-22
Longer than it needs to be, but worth it for a few key chapters
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Range
- Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
- By: David Epstein
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,070
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,479
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,437
Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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If you're highly curious, read this
- By anon. on 06-07-19
- Range
- Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
- By: David Epstein
- Narrated by: Will Damron
Highly recommended
Reviewed: 01-26-22
This book broadened my range and changed my opinions. Highly recommend to anyone 16-60+ yo.
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The Nature of Oaks
- The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees
- By: Douglas W. Tallamy
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 312
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 258
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 255
Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife. The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars, Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspirational
- By Kaysi12 on 07-22-22
- The Nature of Oaks
- The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees
- By: Douglas W. Tallamy
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
A book a insects
Reviewed: 04-08-21
Interesting content about insects that need oak trees for survival.
A bit academic, tough to listen to strings of numbers and references within the text.
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The Nature of Oaks
- The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees
- By: Douglas W. Tallamy
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 206
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 167
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 165
Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife. The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars, Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak, along with information about the best oak species for your area.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Comprehensive on value of native oaks & web of life
- By Roberta Scott on 05-05-21
- The Nature of Oaks
- The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees
- By: Douglas W. Tallamy
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
A book a insects
Reviewed: 04-08-21
Interesting content about insects that need oak trees for survival.
A bit academic, tough to listen to strings of numbers and references within the text.
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The Third Door
- The Mindset of Success
- By: Alex Banayan
- Narrated by: Alex Banayan
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,610
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,228
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,224
The Third Door takes listeners on an unprecedented adventure—from hacking Warren Buffett’s shareholders meeting to chasing Larry King through a grocery store to celebrating in a nightclub with Lady Gaga—as Alex Banayan travels from icon to icon, decoding their success. After remarkable one-on-one interviews with Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Larry King, Jessica Alba, Pitbull, Tim Ferriss, Quincy Jones, and many more, Alex discovered the one key they have in common: they all took the Third Door.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This story saved my future...
- By Laurimar Melendez on 07-08-18
- The Third Door
- The Mindset of Success
- By: Alex Banayan
- Narrated by: Alex Banayan
Memoirs of a 19 year old
Reviewed: 10-15-19
He wanted to write a book, so he tells us his journey and what it took.
The stories of successful people are buried and seem like an afterthought in spite of what the title suggests.
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Flourish
- A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
- By: Martin Seligman
- Narrated by: Jesse Boggs
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 989
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 794
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 789
This book will help you flourish. With this unprecedented promise, internationally esteemed psychologist Martin Seligman begins Flourish, his first book in 10 years - and the first to present his dynamic new concept of what well-being really is. Traditionally, the goal of psychology has been to relieve human suffering, but the goal of the Positive Psychology movement, which Dr. Seligman has led for 15 years, is different - it’s about actually raising the bar for the human condition.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A rambling tease.
- By M. Shults on 04-26-11
- Flourish
- A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
- By: Martin Seligman
- Narrated by: Jesse Boggs
Ramblings of an old person.
Reviewed: 07-17-17
This is more of a memoir of an accomplished person than anything else. Extensive commentary on people the author likes and dislikes adds little value. The actual content of this book could easily be summarized in 20 minutes. Don't waste your time.
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In the Plex
- How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
- By: Steven Levy
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
- Length: 19 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,256
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,126
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,136
Few companies in history have ever been as successful and as admired as Google, the company that has transformed the Internet and become an indispensable part of our lives. How has Google done it? Veteran technology reporter Steven Levy was granted unprecedented access to the company, and in this revelatory book he takes listeners inside Google headquarters - the Googleplex - to explain how Google works.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Just ok for me
- By Everyday Mom on 04-23-11
- In the Plex
- How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
- By: Steven Levy
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
Mind numbing narration
Reviewed: 04-23-16
Every narrator should be required to pronounce names of key people correctly. Interesting and thorough story.
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Elevating Child Care
- A Guide to Respectful Parenting
- By: Janet Lansbury
- Narrated by: Janet Lansbury
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,418
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,173
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,149
Janet Lansbury's advice on respectful parenting is quoted and shared by millions of listeners worldwide. Inspired by the pioneering parenting philosophy of her friend and mentor, Magda Gerber, Janet's influential voice encourages parents and child-care professionals to perceive babies as unique, capable human beings with natural abilities to learn without being taught; to develop motor and cognitive skills; communicate; face age appropriate struggles; initiate and direct independent play for extended periods; and much more.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fluffy but Useful
- By Carolyn on 04-20-16
- Elevating Child Care
- A Guide to Respectful Parenting
- By: Janet Lansbury
- Narrated by: Janet Lansbury
Short & sweet
Reviewed: 04-07-16
What did you love best about Elevating Child Care?
The book is like an experienced person telling you the things they wish they had known when they started. It sounds conversational, accessible, but packed with helpful tips that build on some founding principles and philosophies on child rearing.
This book is short, sweet, and to the point. Initially I debated whether I wanted to spend a book credit on this short book, I'm so glad I did. She could have easily fluffed the book with stories and anecdotes to make it a standard 8hr long listen, but I appreciate that she didn't.
Which character – as performed by Janet Lansbury – was your favorite?
The author did a great job of narrating this audiobook.
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Presence
- Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
- By: Amy Cuddy
- Narrated by: Amy Cuddy
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,460
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,497
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,447
Brilliantly researched, impassioned, and accessible, Presence is filled with stories of individuals who learned how to flourish during the stressful moments that once terrified them. Every listener will learn how to approach their biggest challenges with confidence instead of dread, and to leave them with satisfaction instead of regret.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Watch the TED Talk
- By A. Yoshida on 07-10-16
Ok, we got it, she gave a TED talk.
Reviewed: 03-27-16
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
People who feel they want a refresher on how to participate in basic human interactions. In case you didn't know, Amy explains -- you should smile, but not a fake smile b/c the other person will be able to tell you're faking. Thanks Amy!
What was most disappointing about Amy Cuddy’s story?
It sounds as if someone offered her a book deal and asked her to fill 300 pages with whatever she wanted. Every other sentence is about how she gave a TED talk, or some tangential commentary that leaves you wondering 'what does this have to do with presence'? No one knows, but it fills the page quota.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
She speaks as if we're 3rd graders.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
The good parts could be boiled down into a 20 minute TED video.
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Unfinished Business
- Women Men Work Family
- By: Anne-Marie Slaughter
- Narrated by: Karen White, Anne-Marie Slaughter
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 225
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 186
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 188
In her refreshing and forthright voice, Anne-Marie Slaughter returns with her vision for what true equality between men and women really means and how we can get there. She uncovers the missing piece of the puzzle, presenting a new focus that can reunite the women's movement and provide a common banner under which both men and women can advance and thrive.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Audible chapters are not book chapters
- By Devon Wesch on 02-15-19
- Unfinished Business
- Women Men Work Family
- By: Anne-Marie Slaughter
- Narrated by: Karen White, Anne-Marie Slaughter
A must read / listen
Reviewed: 01-02-16
Intelligent, well articulated, and integrated perspective on advacing equality in our society. The last of the book is a more practical guide but was less interesting for me than first two parts.
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