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Absolutely epic

Revisado: 06-25-20

There are parts that seem long and boring. Stick with it. It's all a setup for an incredible series of profound philosophical reveals.

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Well written and original

Revisado: 03-03-20

Thoughtful critique of the rationale behind outrage culture. Those in the center right and left will resonate with many of these themes, particularly the critique of corporate culture. Far right and left will disagree with much of what is said.

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Meh

Revisado: 02-10-20

If you want to learn about Wright, or about Texas, look elsewhere.

Pros:
Wright is a good writer, but that's the only positive.

Cons:
There are few insights about Texas, but plenty of stories about Wright interviewing a notable figure or biking somewhere.

Much of his commentary on the State consists of personal impressions without much research or supporting argument (he's underwhelmed by Buccees, an ultra clean gas station chain, for example, but doesn't explore why Buccees exists, or why it is so popular that texans literally wear buccees t shirts.)

I wasn't turned off by the left-of-center political commentary (though I suspect those right-of-center will be), but I did find it unoriginal: NPR will provide provide you with the same critiques of oil and gas development or the State's politics.

Finally, while the book aspires to answer the question of why the author lives in Texas, it actually attempts to be a memoir and commentary on Texas, but achieves being a loosely organized series of so-so articles. I'm not entirely sure what the point was, and regret the purchase.

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Great "How NOT to" Book

Revisado: 06-28-18

Cons: lessons can feel bit repetetive towards the end, but each chapter was either entertaining or insightful.

Pros: uses illustrations from clients to support lots of ideas. Many seem like common sense in hindsight, but I wouldn't have thought of as important: spend time apart. Loving the whole person means loving in spite of flaws. Talk about things that bug you before they become a big deal. Be brutally honest and transparent about your preferences/expectations, instead of stuffing them.

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Mostly fascinating

Revisado: 10-08-17

Half story of two unlikely friends exploring psychology and half a high level view of what they found.

My first exposure to Michael Lewis. At times a bit dry, but for the most part fascinating, especially the end where other psychologists begin to put their theories into practice.

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Well thought-out.

Revisado: 08-30-17

Not a feel-good self-help book. Author explains using data and interesting anecdotes all of the different factors that go into success and how to use those factors to define and then achieve your own. Think of this as a short manual of how the world generally works and how to apply those lessons.

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