David Allen is the author of more than 60 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, Stupidity and A Spoonful of Wisdom. He has lived in 50 cities in 15 states and has had more than 48 different careers. He is an autodidact and armchair philosopher. He creates inexpensive, easy to read books filled with excellent actionable ideas.
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David Allen is the author of more than 60 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, Stupidity and A Spoonful of Wisdom. He has lived in 50 cities in 15 states and has had more than 48 different careers. He is an autodidact and armchair philosopher. He creates inexpensive, easy to read books filled with...
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...
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...
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...
The phrase, mistakenly attributed to Aristotle: "Masculine republics give way to feminine democracies, and feminine democracies give way to tyranny." is of a more modern pedigree and its author is unknown.
We live in a time when democracy is elevated to the point of adulation, which it in no way deserves. It has been said that democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. I find that a fair depiction.
Masculine republics have more in common with monarchies than...
"Work each day on your thoughts rather than concentrating on your behavior. It is your thinking that creates the feelings you have and ultimately your actions as well."
