What We're Reading: October 2023 Edition

If you missed the live chat between Rebecca Eller-Molitas and Laura Wilkes, then you can catch up on our notes here to find out:

• which non-fiction books we picked, and why

• what we thought and what we will take away

• which book will take pride of place on our bookshelves

The book club aims to foster learning and conversations between educators, especially entrepreneurs in education, to support ongoing professional learning.

So let's review. Here's what we read in October 2023.

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What did we pick?

Below is the list of what we picked for October and our affiliate links for the books.

1. Go Put Your Strengths to Work by Marcus Buckingham

2. The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp

3. The Extended Mind by Annie M. Paul

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What did we think?

1. Go Put Your Strengths to Work by Marcus Buckingham:

• The book focuses on leveraging strengths in a company or corporate environment. As a result, Laura and Rebecca felt it was less relatable to their roles as entrepreneurs.

• Rebecca found it more suitable for a corporate setting, with a Westernised and individualistic approach.

• Laura found the prompts and activities in the book that help us to identify our strengths useful.

2. The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp:

• Rebecca chose this book based on recommendations from mastermind groups.

• The book emphasizes creativity as a muscle that can be developed.

• Twyla Tharp's concept of a "box" for collecting inspirations was highlighted, and likened to personal knowledge management.

• We appreciated the practical exercises and the chapter on overcoming creative blocks.

3. The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul:

• Rebecca was excited about this book due to her interest in cognitive load theory.

• The book challenges traditional beliefs about learning and suggests that cognition extends beyond the brain.

• Discussions included the impact of gestures, body language, and intuition on learning.

• We were impressed by the depth of research in the book and its potential long-term impact.

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Our Top Picks!

1. The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp ✨Laura's Top Pick✨

2. The Extended Mind by Annie M. Paul ✨Rebecca's Top Pick✨

Watch the replay of our chat here.

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