Convince them in 90 Seconds or Less by Nicholas Boothman When Nicholas Boothman walks into a room, the first thing you’ll probably notice is his shiny red shoes. Then you’ll take in his sharp, tailored suit. And finally, his warm, welcoming smile. Instantly, your impression of him is positive—and in this book, he teaches you […]
Author: Liam Patton
Post #3, Learn by Purpose
Every time I asked in class, “Why are we learning this?” the teacher and students would mock me—as if it were a ridiculous question. I could never get a straight answer. Sometimes the teacher would even say, “You’ll never use this.” Wait—what? I’m spending hours of my life learning, studying, and being tested on something […]
Book Review #2 – Atomic Habits by James Clear
If you’re someone who wants to level up their life, Atomic Habits is must-read. In just over 250 pages, author James Clear lays out a clear, actionable framework to help readers transform their habits and, ultimately, their lives. It wasn’t until I finished this book that I truly understood how much I needed to change […]
Post #2, Outlining the System
In the 1860s and 1870s, the spirit of Manifest Destiny pushed westward alongside railroad tracks and waves of immigration. The federal government supported this expansion by passing the Homestead Act in 1862, signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln. It offered land to American citizens for a fraction of the cost compared to states like […]
Book Review – Ray Dalio’s Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order
Book Review #1 – The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio Ray Dalio’s The Changing World Order offers a compelling look at how economic cycles, debt crises, and power shifts have shaped the rise and fall of great nations throughout history. His core argument is sobering: America, like empires before it, is showing signs of […]
Post #1, Introduction to the Idea
Hello readers, educators, and policymakers, Right now, across America, millions of children are wondering: What do I want to be when I grow up? It’s a question I was asked constantly as a kid—and honestly, I never had a good answer. When someone mentioned “engineer,” I pictured a 20-year-old grease monkey, covered in oil and […]