The Folly and the Glory by Tim Weiner documents the political warfare between the U.S. and Russia from the start of the Cold War to today. This book documents how the U.S. failed to take Russia's electronic warfare tactics seriously and has put American democracy at risk. Highly Recommended.
Author: Eric Primm
Measure Your SMART Goals on Patreon
Over on Patreon, I write essays about productivity and goal setting. Right now, I’m discussing SMART Goals on Patreon. The current essay gives tips for how to measure your SMART goals. Measuring provides a sense of progress, and that motivation keeps you working towards the finish line. Learn how to create your goal so that … Continue reading Measure Your SMART Goals on Patreon
PrimmLife on Patreon
I thought I’d give Patreon a shot; so, I opened up an account over there. The plan is to discuss productivity and how to get things done. I hope you’ll join me. I made a Patreon account!
Trying Something New in Writing
Changes Needed I have an odd relation to writing. I don’t consider myself a writer. All my life, I’ve written something: poetry, short stories, reviews, essays, etc. I love to write, and I love fiction. I even graduated with a Master’s of Fine Arts from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. (I loved my … Continue reading Trying Something New in Writing
Review: The Seventh Perfection
As a reader, there's no better feeling than finding the right book at the right time. It's as if the world has aligned to let us experience a sublime moment that sadly is all too fleeting. Daniel Polansky's The Seventh Perfection found me at the right time. In short, I loved this book. TL;DR Daniel … Continue reading Review: The Seventh Perfection
Review: Money for Nothing
In Thomas Levenson’s Money for Nothing the scientific revolution coincides with England's need for financial innovation, and Levenson depicts the turmoil, hope, promise, and despair with a novelist’s eye. Highly Recommended.
Review: How to Argue with a Racist
How to Argue with a Racist by Adam Rutherford debunks common errors associated with genetics and race. This book is a welcome addition to my own anti-racism toolbox. Highly Recommended.
Review: A Thousand Small Sanities (Paperback Edition)
Adam Gopnik's A Thousand Small Sanities defends contemporary liberalism as an heir to humanist tradition and posits that real change comes from building community. This isn't a sexy or flashy political firework; it's the light that illuminates and creates space for work to be done. Recommended
Review: The People, No
Thomas Frank's The People, No should be required reading for VP Joe Biden's campaign and anyone wanting to know how the Democratic party abdicated the working class. Highly recommended!
Review: The Deficit Myth
The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton explains a revolutionary finance theory in easy to understand terms. It places the focus of government finances back where it belongs...on helping citizens. Highly Recommended.