Robert Worley
Husband, Father, Mentor, Software Engineer
Robert Worley
Husband, Father, Mentor, Software Engineer
Reading for me has evolved into a pursuit of meaning, reflection, and mental vitality. There are many reasons I read but the two major reasons are ambition and knowledge - it has become a personal sanctuary—a way to engage the mind, revisit the past, and explore new perspectives with greater depth and appreciation.
Recommended Books
  • 12 Pillars - The message of the book is that by focusing on the twelve pillars, you can achieve personal success and lead a more meaningful life.
  • Jaws - The novel explores themes of fear, survival, and the battle between humans and nature. You have probably seen the movie, the book is better!
  • Schizophrenic God - Are you of the opinion that everything that happens to you in life, even the evil, somehow comes from God?
  • As a Man Thinkith - The book is relatively short but contains powerful insights into the relationship between thought and life outcomes.
  • The Seasons of Life - The book emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and how different periods bring different opportunities and challenges.
  • The Weapons of Mass Instruction - The book is both a critique and a call to action, urging readers to reconsider the purpose of education and to seek alternative ways to educate children
  • The Leap - The Leap offers practical advice for individuals looking to make the leap into a new career or embrace the changes in the modern workforce.
  • Mans Search For Meaning - Even in the most inhumane and painful circumstances—like Nazi concentration camps—humans can endure suffering if they find meaning in it. Frankl argues that our primary drive in life is not pleasure (as Freud said) or power (as Adler claimed), but the search for meaning.