Opening line: "On a small farm amid gently rolling hills, there was once a playful Labrador retriever named Sartre."
That's a funny way to open a book aOpening line: "On a small farm amid gently rolling hills, there was once a playful Labrador retriever named Sartre."
That's a funny way to open a book about business creativity but it's also a great image to start off with how we are sometimes stuck in boxes. I wanted to read this book for my own creativity, not necessarily in a business sense but in writing and maybe in every day life. I'm all for trying new things and ideas. We out grow paradigms and that's okay. We can move to the next level and become better.
There are five steps to think about in creating new boxes or understanding them:
Doubt Everything Probe the Possible Diverge Converge Reevaluate Relentlessly
The book is easy to read and understand. There are case studies, stories and ideas to help reinforce each concept.
I love and hate reading excerpts! I hated that I couldn't read on once I was hooked. But I loved getting the books I was interested in at the library.I love and hate reading excerpts! I hated that I couldn't read on once I was hooked. But I loved getting the books I was interested in at the library....more
First line: "The crackle and hiss of the flames devouring our house couldn't block out the screaming and wailing of those who were still alive."
Good, cFirst line: "The crackle and hiss of the flames devouring our house couldn't block out the screaming and wailing of those who were still alive."
Good, clean read with just the right touch of romance and magic. Love the strength of the main character AND her weaknesses. I also enjoy spoiled, arrogant characters who turn out totally different and lovable. ...more
Connie has sprinkled her trademark humor throughout this insightful, and much needed, book. She helps lead the reader through an easy 3-step plan thatConnie has sprinkled her trademark humor throughout this insightful, and much needed, book. She helps lead the reader through an easy 3-step plan that will simplify the holidays and yet keep what is dear to your family close. This book helps remind the reader to stop, breath and wonder at the holiday magic.
Her four step plan using PADE: Plan, Abbreviate, Delegate and Eliminate is a life savor! And worksheets are included in the book.
Connie also included touching stories and quotes that will melt your heart, make you smile, and help all of us enjoy the holidays a little bit better.
This book is a must read for the holidays. And every other day that we need to simplify.
"Gabe Pritz drove through the Callahan High parking lot without waving at any of his friends."
Maybe someone will enjoy this book. I didn'First line:
"Gabe Pritz drove through the Callahan High parking lot without waving at any of his friends."
Maybe someone will enjoy this book. I didn't and I tried, I really did. I liked the Swan clan. I liked how they stuck together and loved each other. Tam is their big sister and really looks after them even though they are in different foster homes. Tam is smart and working on bringing the family together again once she's of age. Her dad was a famous baseball person and very respected.
Gabe is a popular jock (I think I read about that in one chapter?) who begs Tam to help him cook. Gabe falls for Tam, hard. Tam? She doesn't care.
And there you have it. That's what I got out of the story. I couldn't follow the story sometimes, either. If you like baseball, you might like this story.
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