Packing Light, New Book Notes & German Coast Guard Learns English
I hope you're having a great week. Here are some things I've been checking out and working on over the last week:
Blog Post I Wrote:How to Pack Light for Work or Adventure Travel
Being back in Montreal has let me get back into some writing, and this post is one I've been meaning to put up for some time. I try to pack as light as possible, and have now traveled quite a bit for extended work/pleasure combined trips with just a carry-on.
Book Notes:Man's Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl
This has been on my list for a long time, and is often cited as one of the most influential books of many successful people. A relatively short, but dramatic read, it's Frank's recounting of his time as a prisoner-of-war in Nazi Germany. As a psychologist, his telling is unique, and leads into his discussion of logotherapy, a branch of psychology he developed post-war.
Articles I'm Reading:
- Tesla, Software & Disruption - Benedict Evans - a fairly concise breakdown of some of the challenges Tesla face in the coming years to continue to stay competitive.
- Botched CIA Communications System Helped Blow Cover of Chinese Agents - Foreign Policy - pretty wild account of how a small technology mistake led to tens of spies being executed. Brings home how important technology is becoming in the world of espionage.
- Google, Apple and 13 other companies that no longer require employees to have a college degree - CNBC - education is an issue I'm very interested in, and while I enjoyed and found my education useful, I believe there is now a large break between what students expect, and what traditional university education provides. I'll be interviewing someone on the forefront of changing this next month, but in the meantime I think this is a positive step in breaking the "university = a job" belief.
Video I'm Watching:German Coast Guard Learns English
This is good for a laugh every time.
Have a great week!
Graham
