Organizing Theory & Artistry
For my design research this month, I went to my local library and checked out a variety of books on home design. After paging through tons of gorgeous interiors, one thing that really struck me is how much we associate “design” with “wealth.” It is …
Financial Shenanigans by Howard M. Schilit, Ph.D., C.P.A. has been on my reading list for some time. I assumed that the book was about how to learn to recognize fraud or misleading statements in financial statements. It is about this but not in exactly the …
All this month, we have been discussing perfectionism, its advantages and its crippling effects when misapplied. Last week, I reviewed Dr. Alice Domar’s book, “Be Happy WIthout Being Perfect.” Today, I am discussing a book that road tests the opposite approach, “Be Happy By Being …
For some professional insight on perfectionism, this month’s Ruly Bookshelf choice is “Be Happy Without Being Perfect” by Alice D. Domar, Ph.D. and Alice Lesch Kelly. Dr. Domar is a cognitive therapist who has counseled numerous women about perfectionism. The book discusses what perfectionism is, …
This month’s Ruly Bookshelf choice is a vintage book: “Goal Analysis” by Robert F. Mager, copyright 1972. When I was thinking about what book to choose on goal setting, I realized that goal setting is one of those timeless topics where having the latest technology …