Probably no skill is more important to achieving our goals and realizing our success than the ability to craft the best questions. In this small...

Are You Asking the Right Questions? by David Allen
David Allen

David Allen

David Allen is the author of 46 books, including , Confessions of a Contractor, The Cornerstones of Civilization, Are You Asking the Right Questions?, The Curious Case of Curiosity, Marketing Methods That Work, and Stupidity. He has lived in 40 cities in 14 states and has had 38 different careers. He is an autodidact and armchair philosopher. 

I trust no one but my Pakistani friend Amra Ul Qais nickname AMR to design my book covers. If you need a cover for your book, I recommend him highly. You can find him at Fiverr searching for Amr or Zoni.

If you need help with a book of your own you can contact David at theotherdavidallen@gmail.com

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Are You Asking the Right Questions?

Improve Your Questions and Improve Your Life

Probably no skill is more important to achieving our goals and realizing our success than the ability to craft the best questions. In this small book David provides a compelling explanation of why this is so, and provides some excellent guidelines for crafting the best questions possible in any number of circumstances or life situations. This...

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The Cornerstones of Civilized Society

Reason, Free Speech, Property Rights and Division of Labor

In 'Cornerstones of Civilized Society' David does a deep dive into the four pillars (cornerstones) of civilized societies worldwide and across time. If you are interested in the essential components of civilization then this is the book for you. It takes a somewhat complex topic and makes it clear and understandable. Hopefully, reading this...

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The Curious Case of Curiosity

And the Lack Thereof

In this concise and densely packed book David Allen does an excellent job of describing just what curiosity consists of, why it’s important and how anyone can foster its growth. Few books on the topic will pay such rich dividends for the time invested. This book is essential reading for anyone wishing to improve their quality of life and...

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Why Tell the Truth? While some may feel the need to justify truth telling

While some may feel the need to justify truth telling by referring to a supernatural explanation, a much simpler and more logically and factually defensible position is at hand.

Truth telling is a good because it lubricates communication and avoids causing chaos and confusion. It is that which makes significant communication possible.

Unexamined Beliefs Socrates is purported to have said that 'The unexamined

Socrates is purported to have said that 'The unexamined life is not worth living.'

One might add that unexamined beliefs do not merit holding.

Mattering Matters Another way to frame Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning'

Another way to frame Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning' is 'Man's Search for Mattering'.

In other words, man is always striving to demonstrate that he matters. That his existence is not meaningless but rather has a significance to it.

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