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Books informing my craft
A growing library of philosophy, systems thinking, and product strategy texts. Featured selections appear on the home page; every title lives here for deeper notes.
Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
Stoic reflections from a Roman emperor on how to live and lead with integrity.
A personal journal written during military campaigns that distills Stoic philosophy into practical reminders about self-discipline, humility, and perspective.
StoicismLeadershipSelf-mastery
Control begins with regulating your own thoughts and reactions.
Adversity is inevitable; focus on the virtue of your response.
Zooming out to the bigger picture reduces anxiety about daily friction.
Mike Brooks
The Lion: Son of the Forest
Warhammer 40,000 saga chronicling Lion El'Jonson's return and the fractured Imperium awaiting his judgement.
The Primarch of the Dark Angels reawakens to navigate Imperium Nihilus, reconcile with successor Chapters, and prepare for a confrontation that could redefine the Imperium's balance of power.
Warhammer 40KLeadershipRedemption
Commanders must unite disparate allies through shared history before they can march forward.
Legacy is complicated; honor requires confronting past failings directly.
Hope can exist inside a grimdark setting if leaders choose empathy over fear.