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 43 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...

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...

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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Power vs Adversity It has been claimed that almost all men can withstand

It has been claimed that almost all men can withstand adversity, but that if you wish to test a person's character, give them power.

This would seem to align with British historian Lord Acton's observation that "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Adversity We learn almost nothing from easy times, those with little

We learn almost nothing from easy times, those with little trouble. We are however, given the opportunity to learn much when life offers us up a bowl full of trouble. Resistance is that which increases our strength. Remember, a kite rises against the wind.

Blushing It seems to me that we have lost the ability to blush. I wonder

It seems to me that we have lost the ability to blush. I wonder what that says of our current socio-psychological state?

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