Bound to Reading

Episode 4: “Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead)”

Ungrading is a collection of fifteen diverse educators' experiences with going gradeless. This book includes honest and transparent reflections about what makes ungrading challenging, how to do it, and its outcomes. Ungrading is a truly transformative experience for both the student and the teacher. Come along with me as I summarize this book.

Episode 3: "Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order" by Ray Dalio

In this episode of Bound to Reading, I summarize Ray Dalio's Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order, a book that explains what makes empires succeed or fail. This book analyzes the world's three reserve currency empires, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and analyzes the rise of China. It also contains Dalio's thoughts on the future, Chinese-American relations, and principles that are universally valid. I recommend this book for anyone trying to understand how the world works or how we got to where we are today.

Episode 2: "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene

In this episode, I summarize Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power and talk about its lessons. This book is so powerful it is banned in some prisons, so if you want to learn its fantastic lessons, come along for the ride.

Episode 1: "Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time" by Keith Ferrazzi

In the first-ever episode of Bound to Reading, I summarize and share the lessons from Keith Ferrazzi's Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time. The book is a guide on how to further your career through your network and relationships with other people. It covers topics such as goal creation, network organization, cold calling, following up and staying in touch, dealing with the media, mentors, and others.