Richard Wilson

First hand storytelling from inside the belly of the F1 beast

Revisado: 03-10-24

If you’re a fan of F1 or Drive to Survive then this is a must listen. Although you can tell that Guenther is reading his words of a page it’s great to hear him speak his own words. What a wild ride!

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A user manual for life in the internet age

Revisado: 07-02-22

Really well thought out book, well read and with plenty of engaging examples. I’d argue that this is as close to a users guide for the internet as one could imagine.

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As good as you’d expect

Revisado: 12-23-20

It’s always a treat to hear a book read by its author, especially when the author is as eloquent an orator as Barack Obama. He offers wonderful inside takes on his journey to the White House, the moments of doubt and challenge as well as the times when he was the right person in the right place at the right time.

A must listen for fans of recent history, eagerly awaiting the second volume.

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At the time of Clay’s passing this book was never more important

Revisado: 02-02-20

I’m getting around to writing a review after my second listening to this book. Sadly it was prompted by the news of the author passing on just last week. I had found the original HBR article to be thoughtful and important but the book is an even deeper exposition of Christensen’s world view. It is only through deliberate and deep reflection that one can hope to understand what your life’s purpose really is. Once you’ve reached that point it is imperative that you live your life in a way that aligns you with that purpose. The counter examples from Christensen’s 79 HBS class are perhaps somewhat at the far end of the spectrum but the point is well taken - no one sets out with the goal of ruining their relationships or living a hollow existence, yet it is the daily decisions that we make that result in that outcome unless we chose a different path.

My only regret is that Christensen himself didn’t narrate the book (just the intro). I suspect that this might be a consequence of his rehab, but that’s really a minor quibble. I expect to listen to this many times again in the future.

RIP Clay - I think your life measured up exceptionally well.

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Well written, thoughtful and fascinating account

Revisado: 05-23-19

Michael Pollan does a masterful job at navigating a fascinating topic that’s hard to define in an audiobook - a journey of learning and experiencing the impact of psychedelics on the human experience without making this either a dry scientific treatise or a cliche-ridden nudge/wink poke at the 60’s. Instead he paints a powerful picture of how these agents have shaped and could shape the human experience. Highly recommended for the scientifically curious mind.

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Solid overview of a complex topic

Revisado: 08-30-18

Nicely narrated audiobook - the topic is surely uppermost in many people’s minds at this time. The authors do a good job of laying out the intricacies, the powers and drawbacks and history of impeachment in the US, diving into the background of Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump to provide examples of prior precedent and highlight the tension between the risks of deciding to impeach and the risks of deciding not to impeach.

Punches are not pulled!

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A cautionary tale - the cult of personality

Revisado: 05-29-18

I had followed John Carreyrou’s writing real time and thought I knew all the twists and turns but boy was I wrong. Great story telling by Mr Carreyrou and one can’t help but wonder if you could hold your nerve and continue to tell the truth under those circumstances. One of those stories you’ll listen through in one shot!

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How the capital asset pricing model explains Pride and Prejudice

Revisado: 04-30-18

What more do you need to know? A remarkable book that is both intellectually satisfying and entertaining. Mihir Desai does an admirable job of convincing the listener that the rich tapestry of life is mirrored and in part explained by the fundamental tenets of finance. Having forced myself through more traditional finance textbooks for my own MBA studies I have to admit Prof Desai’s approach would have undoubtedly made that journey a lot easier and interesting! I tip my hat.

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Beautiful story - both about human and non-human primates

Revisado: 03-01-18

As an existing fan of Robert Sapolsky, I was keen to learn more about his work with Baboon Troops to understand more of where his insights into human nature originated. In this book the listener is gradually drawn into Robert’s world, with often outrageously funny, frequently poignant and often very human reactions to life in Africa, how hierarchical cultures originate and sustain themselves and the bitter struggles faced by species that must coexist with humans on this planet. An amazing read/listen.

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Masterly and compelling story telling

Revisado: 06-19-17

An amazing journey through the history of oncology told with a gift for both story telling, scientific accuracy and the human touch. Superb.

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