David Allen is the author of more than 50 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 40 cities in 14 states and has had 38 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 50 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 40 cities in 14 states and has had 38 different careers. He is an autodidact and armchair philosopher. He creates inexpensive, easy to read books filled with excellent...
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...
“One of the things I have made it a habit to do, is to extend a kindness to at least one person every day. This morning I had breakfast at the ‘Golden Arches’. I saw a Hispanic man with his son (perhaps seven) sitting at a table nearby. The father took the son’s hand, and the son said a short prayer of thanksgiving. I approached them and told the father that if there were more fathers like him, the country would be a much better place. I told the son that he was a very lucky young man. Both...
“I find it fascinating how many adults are of the opinion that love is a feeling or emotion. Nothing could be further from the truth. ‘True’ love is a choice based upon our values. Feeling or emotions are fickle at best.”
“I think one of the primary reasons people fail to come up with fresh ideas is because they don’t take the time to sit quietly somewhere, observe their surroundings and then think about what they have observed.”
