It's the semi-annual reading summary again ~
Looking back on the reading situation in the past six months, I read a little piecemeal; This is related to the abandonment of the reading theme at the beginning of the year. It is planned to read the economic system at the beginning of the year, which belongs to the subdivision of the system theory theme last year. But considering the long-term and short-term needs, I still think it is more important to meet the current (short-term) work needs first, so I spent a lot of energy on thinking/methodology. In this respect, I finished reading three books, one is an introduction to triz methodology (methodology for analyzing and solving problems), the other is an introduction to six thinking hats (simple and easy personal and team thinking framework), and the other is beyond feelings, an introductory reading for thinking.
The English book for the past six months is seven brief lessons on physics, which was publicly recommended by Zuckerberg. It really gained a lot after reading it, especially the concept of uncertainty in quantum physics. When I was at school, I knew Schrodinger's cat/electron cloud/wave-particle duality, but it didn't involve looking at the running mode and life of the world with the concept of uncertainty. After that, I read a more popular introduction to quantum physics, namely, "Does God roll the dice?".
In addition, my key word for 217 is systematization/process, so I read an English book recommended by my friend to find out why "goals are for losers, systems are for winners" is very inspiring. Later, I will write an article to introduce the two routes of goal orientation/intention orientation.
In addition, I read How Do You Measure Your Life recommended by my younger brother. At that time, I thought about writing a personal life reflection after reading it, combining the previous years' Living the Meaning of Life and Life Plan. Later, I felt that the topic was too heavy and life was uneven, so I had better give up.
I also read a sci-fi novel with high praise from others as a diversion, but unfortunately I didn't get the pleasure of reading science fiction in previous years.
In the first half of 217, Yi * * finished reading nine books, which are briefly introduced as follows.
Author: Lauren C Templeton/Scott Phillips
Publisher: CITIC Publishing House
Subtitle: Long-term Win-Win Investment Method with Stable Earnings in Bull Market and Bear Market
Original title: Investing the Templeton way
Translator: Yang Xiaohong
Publication year: October 1, 21
217. This paper introduces Templeton's investment philosophy, the core point of which is reverse investment, grasping the extreme pessimism in the market and hunting for bargains in the market. In Templeton's words, "the most pessimistic moment is the best time to buy, and the most optimistic time is the best time to sell". This also corresponds to the view of value investor Buffett that "others are afraid when they are greedy, and others are greedy when they are afraid". I wrote a reading note, see "Templeton teaches you to invest in reverse" and "introduction to economic cycle"
I remembered a classic article in the blog "Thinking about project management life". How to make a choice when facing the dilemma in life? -Adults learn, life decisions are sometimes the same, and they go against the public. "The sparsely populated road often leads to the most beautiful scenery."
Author: Carlo Rovelli
Publisher: Allen Lane
Publication year: 215-9-24
Pages: 96
I started reading this short and pithy English book on popular science of quantum physics at home during the Spring Festival in January, 17, and it took me three months to finish reading this book and make reading notes. See Seven Brief Less.
This book makes me pay more attention to the knowledge of quantum physics and improve my knowledge framework. An important concept of quantum physics is "uncertainty", uncertainty/probability thinking is an interesting and practical thinking framework, and probability is also one aspect of "the way the world works" (one of the three major purposes of reading). Soros's Financial Alchemy emphasizes the embodiment of the uncertainty view of quantum physics in the economic system.
Author: Genrich Slavic Achschuler
Press: Huazhong University of Science and Technology Press
Subtitle: TRIZ, System Innovation and Technological Creativity
Original title: The Innovation Algorithm:TRIZ, Systematic innovation and technical creativity
Translator: Tan Zengbo/Ru Haiyan
Publication year: 28-1
With life experience, everyone can solve simple problems, although there are differences in speed and quality; However, for complex problems, without methodological guidance, it is like trying repeatedly in a maze, which takes a long time or even impossible to find an exit. Having a set of scientific problem-solving methodology is like holding a map of a maze, and following the map will turn complex problems into new simple problems.
I can't praise this book too much. Someone said, "Is your light on? "is the Bible for solving problems, and" Innovative Algorithm "is a treasure map for solving problems.
I started reading this book in November, 16. It took me three months to finish reading this book in the morning, and I always read it twice.
I sorted out the reading notes in the first chapter. See the first chapter of Innovative Algorithms. Innovative technology (reading notes)
In addition to introducing specific steps to solve problems with specific invention and creation cases, this book still emphasizes the plasticity of thinking and common misunderstandings, just like books introducing IQ will emphasize the plasticity of IQ.
Author: Vincent Ruggiero
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Subtitle: A Guide to Critical Thinking
Year of publication: April 5, 27
Li Xiaolai said that this is one of the three books that have influenced his life (most people evaluate a book like this, and the metropolis will. This book is relatively thick. I started reading it in September, 16, and didn't finish it until early March, 17. Unfortunately, I haven't systematically sorted out the contents of this book, and I'm going to make it up in the second half of the year.
This book is actually a simple introduction to critical thinking, which introduces several processes of thinking/judgment/decision-making, and then analyzes the precautions and mistakes that are easy to make in each process one by one; It's a bit like Learning to Ask Questions and Critical Thinking I've read before, but it's just an English book, which is much slower to read and has a deeper understanding.
Author: [America] clayton christensen/James Owos/[America] Karen Dylan
Publisher: Jilin Publishing Group Co., Ltd.
Original name: How will you measure your life?
Translator: Ding Xiaohui
Publication year: January 1, 213
Started on March 2, 217 and finished on April 15. The reading software is MarginNote software. //This book is a cross-border book. The author borrows many business theories to discuss the problems in work, life and life. It also reminds us that "work and life are actually closely related" and helps us determine the value of work, the meaning of life and the goal of life. The theories mentioned in the book include strategic thinking, motivation theory (chapter 1), balance (chapter 2), good money and bad money theory (chapter 4), capability definition and "resources, work to be done" theory (chapter 5), application process and behavior value orientation model (chapter 6), "experience school" theory (chapter 7) and "complete"
wrote a complete reading note, see "How do you measure your life" reading note &; Excerpt from May 6, 217
Author: [America] Scott Hawkins
Publisher: Tiandi Publishing House
Original title: The Library at Mount Char
Translator: Sun Jia
Publication year: April 1, 216
I forgot where I read the strong recommendation, which inspired me. I prefer science fiction such as Ender's Game. I know about it, but I can still get a lot of inspiration from the story.
Author: Scott Adams
Publishing House: Portfolio Hardcover
Subtitle: Kind of the Story of My Life
Publication year: October 22, 213
I started reading this book at the end of April, and it took me one and a half months to finish reading it; The author is the author of Dilbert series comics, introduces his life and work flow, and expounds his views on success. The most important point is about goals and system: the goals are for loser, and the winners are for loser; Although it is biased, it is interesting for the author to explain the truth with his own experience.
the view of "goals are for losers" is somewhat similar to "execution intention", which emphasizes that lifestyle/work style/process/systematization/habit is the best driving force, and achieving goals (especially short-term goals) will bring emptiness and frustration.
Author: Cao Tianyuan
Publishing House: Liaoning Education Publishing House
Subtitle: History of Quantum Physics
Publication year: 211-4-1
Page number: 356
After reading Seven Briefings on Physics, I searched for other books with the same theme, so I bought the kindle e-book on March 2. This book is very introductory, showing the development and competition of two schools (particle theory and wave theory) in quantum physics, deepening the concept and knowledge of quantum physics, and guiding the perfection of life epistemology, especially the uncertainty viewpoint involved later.
Author: [English] Edward de Bono
Publisher: CITIC Publishing House
Subtitle: How to think simply and efficiently
Translator: Ma Rui
Publication year: 216-1-1
Page number: 232
Six thinking hats "is one of them. It can be used not only for senior managers, but also for children. It can be used alone (directly specify which thinking cap) or in a specific sequence (there is a general thinking sequence, and then it can be adjusted appropriately according to the specific scheme); It can be used for both team thinking and individual self-thinking.
The concept of "six thinking hats" is a systematic thinking framework. Six colors represent six thinking angles (dimensions and directions), which guide thinking attention, guide thinkers to think from only one angle at a time, and scientifically change thinking dimensions, so as to think systematically, coherently and completely.
But I have to complain about the translation of this book, which really makes me unbearable. I should still read English books.
I wrote a reading note, see "Six Thinking Hats" reading note 217-6-1
Chip encapsulation: thinking about an aborted project
This article corresponds to an aborted project at work, and through this project, I explained several viewpoints in the problem-solving methodology such as "Innovative Algorithm", and wanted to draw some pictures, but unfortunately my skill was poor, so I had to be verbose.
angry youth series 2: the child's retina hasn't grown well yet!
This article borrows a discussion topic with others to further elaborate my understanding of cynicism. Most people have stages of cynicism, which is not wrong, but it would be a pity if they don't realize the existence of cynicism.
improving the efficiency of text input: the practice article made a sharing in the ten o'clock reading meeting at the end of last year, sorted it into a text version, and explained how to improve the efficiency from three aspects.
Significance of reading summary for half a year: During the year, there are always some important moments to remind us that time flies, such as college entrance examination in early June, Spring Festival, birthdays, etc. But these are mostly passive reminders, and regular summary of initiative can strengthen our action. There are always too many books to read and too little time available, so on the one hand, we should grasp our own reading theme and reading purpose, on the other hand, we should further improve our methodology/efficiency.
In the first half of the year, I unsubscribed from the kindle unlimited service, thus emphasizing the choice of books and reading according to my own plan, and avoiding the impulse to read more books on this platform to earn back the capital just because I bought kindle unlimited; Secondly, kindle's paid e-books are really cheap, and it is more cost-effective to buy them directly; Finally, it's because I may transfer some reading to ios and mac platforms in the future, and make full use of MarginNote software on the tall platform to improve the process of reading and reading notes.
As mentioned above, my key word for 217 is "systematization/process", which emphasizes the use of fixed processes to complete specific activities, so as to avoid wasting time and energy in choosing action methods. Taking reading as an example, I should write a reading plan at the beginning of the year, set the theme of reading, read brain-burning books in the morning, read them on the way easily, and quickly sort out chapter reading notes after reading some books; If you can study in front of the computer, first of all, MarginNote software; The goal of the process is to quickly enter the reading state at the time/place of reading.
I have to emphasize the newly discovered good software MarginNote in the first half of this year. Unfortunately, it is only for ios and Mac platforms, and it also