Alexander L Langhans

Fun Story

Revisado: 07-06-24

Was an interesting listen, Rosario does a good job with all the characters. I felt engaged with the story.

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Systems vs Personality

Revisado: 04-21-24

This is an interesting book on how to get system wide change to occur. Seeing how Ford and Boeing operate today, does go to show that getting away from proven systems can create issues.

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Interesting world

Revisado: 04-21-24

Was as fun and entertaining as the first one. A different experience however. With the first book, I had listened to it after the movie. Then dove into Ready Player two before I saw any movie. So with the first one I knew the premise and saw different ways the book told the story. Hearing this second book has me intrigued on how they will handle the movie.

I am curious how they will handle the Simon Pegg Easter egg with the movie.

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Just a fun time

Revisado: 03-08-24

I had already watched the movie, but really enjoyed the story and the depth. I understand more on the changes made now.

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Libertarian

Revisado: 03-12-22

This was an interesting listen. Around the time of his 2008 election campaign, I was a strong supporter of Ron Paul. Listened to a lot of Fox news and talk radio. Whenever I would hear Obama speak, I was so turned off by it. Because I was wrapped up in what I had perceived as his stance.

I say this, having years pass by, that my views have been tempered. It may be, as a business owner, that I searched for greater meaning. A purpose beyond my pursuit of money. Which led to me learning about putting people first. Which led me through many, many books. To a point of view that upon reflecting on his presidency. Has me looking at him more with an admiration. A person who was genuine and cared deeply about America. Who tried to do right by it, within the system of government we have. Who was as much a human as any one of us. Just trying to take care of his family and do right in the world.

This book was a great story to listen to. I enjoyed listening to Barack as he spoke with the genuine language of not holding back certain words. Recounting his ambitions, his challenges of parenthood, and being a leader for our country.

One final note. I remember the day I chose between Ron Paul and Obama. At a book store sat both their books. I carried both around the store for a little bit, before settling on Paul's manifesto. While I don't think I made the wrong choice. I do wish I had taken the time to get another point of view during that time.

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Great timing

Revisado: 01-12-22

I never read the E myth. As an avid reader, it is surprising that over the many years of seeing the E myth book in stores, I never picked it up. as a business owner, reading this now was part guide book and part vindication that I have been mostly on the right path. Even without formal training.

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Wow

Revisado: 07-28-21

Fantastic story in a format that I can't get enough of. It draws you in to a world that you don't want to leave.

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Wow

Revisado: 06-24-21

You need to listen to this book.

Reading won't do justice to fully envelope you into the story of his life.

Although a written copy would be useful to return to for some of those bumper stickers, musings, and questions he rattles off.

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Fantastic

Revisado: 03-04-21

I recommended this to my social media feeds. It was such a fascinating story. With the audible version it took it to another level. it really gave the story something that I desire from many fictional books. A sense of drawing you into the world.

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Interesting, but...

Revisado: 02-18-21

I have only finished half of the book. It started as myself wanting to understand better the "Fight for 15". As a business owner who does employ people below that mark. As well as someone who came out of college making less than that. I felt I had a certain upbringing that enabled me to be empathetic.

What this book does for me so far is give me a little bit of understanding. I felt this book was really meant for people who have had no to very little interaction with people who are poorer. As most of the stories are presented in a way that the reader/listener is ignorant to the material.

The action steps... were forgettable for the most part. I didn't feel a call to action as the stories were not that impactful to me.

I would say that this book is best consumed by chapter with breaks in between. Give time to digest the material. A complementary book to go with this is "Good Economics in Hard Times". As that explores deeper the issues presented in this book.


Overall, the book is fine. It might be a better fit for someone else. But I will still refer to the book from time to time. It just won't be a primary read that is a "must finish".

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