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The essays and book notes most worth reading first — pieces I'd send a friend who'd never been to the site before.

From the bookshelf

Books I keep coming back to.

  1. 48 Laws of Power Summary: Dark Psychology That Rules the World9/10

    48 Laws of Power Summary

    Robert Greene

  2. Why We Sleep Summary: The Sleep Crisis Destroying Your Health9/10

    Why We Sleep Summary

    Matthew Walker

  3. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini: Summary & Notes9/10

    Influence

    Robert Cialdini

  4. Mastery by Robert Greene: Summary & Notes10/10

    Mastery by Robert Greene

    Robert Greene

  5. Outlive Summary: Beat the 4 Horsemen of Death with Medicine 3.010/10

    Outlive Summary

    Peter Attia

  6. James Clear's Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results9/10

    James Clear's Atomic Habits

    James Clear

  7. Zero to One by Peter Thiel: Summary & Notes9/10

    Zero to One by Peter Thiel

    Peter Thiel

  8. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness9/10

    The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

    Eric Jorgenson

From the blog

Essays worth your time.

  1. 01

    What would make Nova Scotia more prosperous?

    Seven priorities for Nova Scotia: business investment, customers, new industries, talent, education, and the homes and infrastructure growth needs.

  2. 02

    Is rooftop solar worth it in Nova Scotia in 2026?

    A recent Nova Scotia solar quote shows what a home system costs. See payback under current NS Power rates and compare the return with investing the cash.

  3. 03

    Where Nova Scotia's ocean opportunity lies

    Nova Scotia can sell ocean technology worldwide. Research, paying customers and lessons from other ocean economies show where we should invest next.

  4. 04

    Big business and competition in Atlantic Canada

    Atlantic Canada needs firms that invest and innovate. Research on family control, suppliers and competition suggests how to help more businesses grow.

  5. 05

    Nova Scotia's Lost Century: a review

    Ian Thompson makes a welcome case for Nova Scotia's ambition. His paddling chapter also shows what I wanted more of: an explanation of how success develops.

  6. 06

    What would a good data centre look like in Nova Scotia?

    Nova Scotia should compete for major data-centre investment. The public's concerns can help us negotiate better terms on power, water and local benefits.

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