All Consuming : Sacha Chua

A story about "Endless Referrals, Third Edition"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Sacha Chua) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:50:51 GMT

Endless Referrals, Third Edition

by Bob Burg

Blogged at http://sachachua.com/notebook/wiki/2006.10.10.php#anchor-1

Renaissance Soul: =) (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Sacha Chua) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:19:40 GMT

The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One

by Margaret Lobenstine

Worth reading! The Renaissance Soul gives down-to-earth advice for people who thrive on variety and challenges in a number of deep and rich interests. The book helps people identify their passions (plural!) and follow them without feeling overwhelmed by choice. It’s also clear, well-written, and full of concrete stories. I like it!

A number of people have told me that they admire the way I know what I’m doing. My grade school teachers were completely unsurprised by my choice of a college major. My love for technology can be traced to childhood, and on the surface it can seem like I’m one of those people who know what they want to do and how to do it.

However, my teachers and friends have also always known that I can have a hard time focusing. In university, I switched from mobile computing to wearable computing to personal information management to education. I take up hobbies and let them go at some point.

The best thing I took away from the book is the idea of a focal point sampler. Identify four things you’re passionate about. Figure out if you’re the kind of person who pursues things sequentially or who prefers to enrich life by blending things together. Make it happen. Key point: you’re not stuck to these four choices forever; you can change your mind and try different flavors next time. It’s like sampling flavors in an ice cream shop…

I think my sister Kathy should read this book, too. =) Good book. Thumbs up!

A story about "Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever: The Making of a Happy Woman"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Sacha Chua) — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 03:51:13 GMT

Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever: The Making of a Happy Woman

by Judy Sheindlin

The main thing I took away from that book is that guys aren’t built to be nurturing, and there’s nothing wrong with nurturing myself. I knew that. =) Also, the book had interesting anecdotes from the life of a no-nonsense judge. Not a bad read.

A story about "Get Smart with Your Heart: The Intelligent Woman's Guide to love, Lust, and Lasting Relationships"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Sacha Chua) — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 03:49:27 GMT

Get Smart with Your Heart: The Intelligent Woman's Guide to love, Lust, and Lasting Relationships

by Suzanne Lopez

Interesting section on different development stages (Knight, Prince, King; Maiden, Princess, Queen) and how to deal with different combinations. The bulk of the book consists of an Enneagram personality test and tips on how to get along with your partner given his personality type.

Why I recommend "First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Sacha Chua) — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 14:35:56 GMT

First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy

by Stephen R. Covey

I reread this for the Nth time recently. It’s a great book just full of stories and insights about going beyond time management and into life leadership. I’ve just given my copy away to a friend who I think will benefit greatly from it. =) Good stuff!