Downfall: The Case In opposition to Boeing. Boeing has been within the information for all of the improper causes currently. How did a as soon as commemorated American firm start to point out so many literal and metaphorical cracks? This attention-grabbing and disturbing Netflix documentary examines the problems that led to the crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX jets and which some have mentioned have but to be resolved. Pairs properly with this interview of a former senior supervisor at Boeing on why he nonetheless received’t fly on a 737 MAX.
The Nationwide Parks. I only in the near past found this band, although they’ve been round for a decade now. Shaped in Utah, The Nationwide Parks is an indie people band that makes music within the venerable “cease clap hey” style. I’m a sucker for any band with each female and male vocals, and in case you throw in a fiddle and violin, that’s even higher. Regardless of the title, the band doesn’t make music solely in regards to the nice outside, although they do have a higher-than-average variety of references to nature of their songs. Which is nice; the world might use extra music with references to the Tetons.
Rapt: Consideration and the Targeted Life by Winifred Gallagher. I learn this e book a number of years in the past and nonetheless take into consideration insights I gleaned from it. The largest takeaway: “Who you’re, what you suppose, really feel, and do, what you’re keen on—is the sum of what you deal with.” Gallagher takes you thru the science of consideration and focus and offers research-backed options on methods to higher handle yours so you may dwell the life you need.
Fear Coin from J.L. Lawson. I like to hold round totems in my pockets. Little trinkets I can contact to remind me of issues. J.L. Lawson makes some fairly dang cool totems. One which I’ve carried round for a couple of years is their fear coin. It has this saying engraved on it: “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.” A very good reminder for an inveterate worrier like me.
Quote of the Week
“No man is free who isn’t grasp of himself.”
—Epictetus
