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...
“I was studying a river recently (the Pigeon Forge River in Tennessee to be precise) and realized for the very first time that the beautiful sounds the river was making were the result of obstructions (mostly rocks but occasionally logs) in the river’s flow. Thus, no obstructions, no beautiful music. I then began to wonder if it is possible for you and I to make beautiful music without our own obstructions (problems, setbacks, disappointments and tragedies). Somehow, I don’t think so.”
“Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece – by thought, choice, courage and determination.”
