This book is a good introduction to Stoicism. It is almost a manual on life, but not quite. At the very least, it details the journey of a traveler who has examined the road/s. Before reading the excerpts, here is a short video. Stoicism, understood properly, is a cure for a disease. The disease in…
Derek is an interesting entrepreneur. He achieved success and then was able to walk away! What a concept! Derek gets right to the point – his TED talks are short: His podcasts are short as well. His book “Anything You Want” is a short read – simple, profound. I read it in an hour after…
Excerpts from this beautiful text by Rohr. Got directed to this book by David Brooks who mentions it in his new book “Second Mountain”. Both books talk about the second half of life and how it complements and completes the first half. Rohr’s book has to be read a couple of times before the message…
Rolf Potts’ website states that he “has reported from more than sixty countries for the likes of National Geographic Traveler, The New Yorker, Slate.com, Outside, the New York Times Magazine, The Believer, The Guardian (U.K.), Sports Illustrated, National Public Radio, and the Travel Channel. His adventures have taken him across six continents, and include piloting a fishing boat 900 miles down the Laotian…
Maybe not practical for a physician but an interesting read. I read this a decade ago and thought it was snake oil. Reading this again in 2019, with a fresh perspective, there are definitely some important points he makes… Also check out his latest book Tim Ferris definitely has some unique ideas. Not your typical…
Fall seemed to transition to winter too quick this year. Having said that, the day after the storm makes for the most beautiful pictures:
Pico Iyer is a true world traveler. Born of Indian parents, childhood in Britain and USA, now lives in Kyoto, Japan with his wife. I have read most of his books, some more than once. If you want to start with his writing, I recommend “Sun After Dark”. Or consider starting with reading his essays….
Nothing to do with medicine or photography but had to post this one from BBC – Migrating Russian eagles run up huge data roaming charges!
Photographs from Colorado and Washington.
Impromptu trip to the Low Countries. There were a few things that made an impression on me: Bicycles Canals Windmills Junk food – beer, chocolate and waffles – lots of it but not many are overweight – bicycles and walking? Tolerant attitude Railways