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Movie Review: Winters Bone

Posted on May 11, 2011 in movies, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

There’s something captivating about movies where you don’t know all the rules, but care to stick around to find…

The founding fathers and their faith

Posted on August 29, 2010 in Book reviews, Books, history, politics, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

Last week I finished reading Founding Faith, by Steven Waldman. The book explores the history of religion in America,…

Must read book: Brain rules

Posted on May 18, 2009 in Book reviews, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

Brain rules is easily the best book I’ve read this year. I don’t say this lightly as I read…

Good advice from top bloggers

Posted on January 27, 2009 in Book reviews, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

My favorite books on start-ups and entrepreneurship is Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston. It’s simply a collection of…

Book Review: The New Kings of Nonfiction

Posted on October 28, 2008 in Book reviews, Books, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

I’m a big fan of essay collections and when I came across this one, The New kings of Nonfiction,…

The best book I read in 2007

Posted on December 17, 2007 in Book reviews, Books, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

I’m nuts about books. I finish a book a week, and abandon many more. Looking back on the year,…

Why you should go to the GEL ’08 conference

Posted on December 11, 2007January 30, 2013 in design, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

I’ve been attending or contributing to GEL (Good experience live) for several years now , but I have to…

Book reviews: Engines of ingenuity & How Invention begins

Posted on October 31, 2006 in Book reviews, Innovation, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

Sometimes good books sneak up on you – you enjoy reading them, but their full value doesn’t surface until…

Review: 37signal’s Getting real, the book

Posted on April 17, 2006 in Book reviews, Recommendedby Scott Berkun

The folks at 37 signals have well earned their reputation for making great web applications. They’ve established a strong…

The GEL Conference (May 4/5) – Why you should go

Posted on March 29, 2006 in Recommended, Uncategorizedby Scott Berkun

The early registration deadline for GEL 2006 ends next week, so it’s a good time to make a pitch…

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Why Design Is Hard

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"Concise, breezy, yet filled with excellent strategies for succeeding when the world is tilted against you.” Michael McWatters, VP Product Design for Max/HBO

How Design Makes The World

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“Nobody’s better at explaining how the world really works than Scott Berkun.” – Jeffrey Zeldman, co-founder of A List Apart

The Dance of the Possible

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"You'll find a lot to steal from this short, inspiring guide to being creative. Made me want to get up and make stuff!" - Austin Kleon, author of How To Steal Like An Artist

The Ghost of My Father

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“Thought-provoking read, and highly recommended…” – Thomas Duff

The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com & the Future of Work

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“If you want to think differently about entrepreneurship, management, or life in general, read this book.” — Tim Ferriss

Mindfire: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

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“The ideas contained in the essays are persuasive and it’s a fun, well focused read. ” — Simon Moore

Confessions of a Public Speaker

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“Berkun tells it like it is… you’ll gain insights to take your skills to the next level.” — Tony Hsieh, CEO Zappos.com

The Myths of Innovation

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Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management

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“Highly recommended for CEOs, project managers, and hackers alike.” — Matt Mullenweg, Founder WordPress.org

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