Tag Archives: reading

How do you know?

Posted on March 3, 2010 by David C. Buchan

My wife and I have just attended a prep grade information session which explained how reading, writing and maths are being taught to our youngest daughter. The teachers suggested we help by pointing out shapes in the home and asking … Continue reading →

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Today Matters

Posted on February 1, 2010 by David C. Buchan

Today Matters John C. Maxwell. Center Street 2004, Hardcover, 336 pages, $6.48 Over the recent Christmas break my attention was taken by the simple and powerful idea that what we do today sets us up for the success of tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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Closing my open loops for 2009

Posted on January 5, 2010 by David C. Buchan

An open loop is something which is pulling on your attention. I have a few from 2009 relating to Quantum Gardener which I will close today lest they fester and end up consuming more and more of my time. 50 book … Continue reading →

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The Charter for Compassion signed. Now what?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by David C. Buchan

Following in the footsteps of Michael Bungay Stanier I have signed and affirmed the Charter for Compassion, a global effort to raise the awareness of compassion in the world. This simple act had me thinking about compassion over the weekend … Continue reading →

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Treat yourself to knowledge. Read 50 books in a year.

Posted on May 11, 2009 by David C. Buchan

Starting April 2008 I set myself the challenge to read fifty books in a year (April to April). My goal was to radically increase my knowledge by developing a habit of daily reading. I have now posted the details of … Continue reading →

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Quantum Gardener site relaunched

Posted on April 17, 2009 by David C. Buchan

Ok, so I said my last post was going to be my last ever. Not only did the title betray the fact that I’m a fan of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy books, it just turned out to be incorrect. … Continue reading →

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Think and Grow Rich

Posted on May 23, 2006 by David C. Buchan

I’ve just added the classic “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill to my recommended reading list after powering through it in a week. It taught me a lot about finding my passion for what I really want to do … Continue reading →

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What makes a good, clear book referral

Posted on April 28, 2006 by David C. Buchan

Clarity is always important. Megan Casey over at SquidBlog provides a great tip and example of how clarity can enhance a book referral. If you read it and apply the principles, you can see how you can expand your blog … Continue reading →

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My first bookcrossing book goes out tomorrow

Posted on April 26, 2006 by David C. Buchan

Commit random acts of literacy! Read & Release at http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/quantumgardener

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Books that influence us

Posted on February 16, 2005 by David C. Buchan

Synchronicity Betty Sue Flowers (Editor). Berrett-Koehler Publishers 1996, Paperback, 213 pages, $6.55 I really connect with the quote by E. M. Forster as posted on the Gurteen Knowledge Log. I suggest that the only books that influence us are those … Continue reading →

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