300 Words (or less)

Quick Book Reviews for Busy Minds

Lets face it, if you like to read, finding time to do it can feel like a luxury.

For educational leaders, teachers, and professionals, it's often even more challenging to dive into the rich learning books have to offer. That’s where these reviews come in. Each book featured here is thoughtfully (I hope) summarised in 300 words or less.

The goal here is simple: to spark curiosity rather than dictate what to read. Each review honours the unique contributions of these authors, aiming to celebrate their insights without giving away the full experience of the book. I hope to give you just enough of the book’s essence to inspire you to explore it further, should it resonate with your interests and goals.

So take a moment to browse, enjoy the quick insights, and perhaps find your next great read waiting to be discovered.

Deep Work
Matt Pitman Matt Pitman

Deep Work

Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Cal Newport

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Grit
Matt Pitman Matt Pitman

Grit

Why Passion and Persistence are the Secrets to Success
Angela Duckworth

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Think Again
Matt Pitman Matt Pitman

Think Again

The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
Adam Grant

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The Buzz
Matt Pitman Matt Pitman

The Buzz

Creating a Thriving and Collaborative Staff Learning Culture
Tracey Ezard

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Quit
Matt Pitman Matt Pitman

Quit

The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away
Annie Duke

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Deep Thinking
Matt Pitman Matt Pitman

Deep Thinking

Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins
Garry Kasparov

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Sapiens
Matt Pitman Matt Pitman

Sapiens

A Brief History of Humankind
Yuval Noah Harari

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Good to Great
Matt Pitman Matt Pitman

Good to Great

Why Some Companies Make the Leap … and Others Don't
Jim Collins

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