I just read this book called Wanderess, which is about female travelling (solo and group). I picked it up because I am a female traveler, and have travelled abroad to 10 countries solo. It’s an invigorating experience, and I have managed to learn a lot throughout the years, but was curious if I could learn anything new. I did. So I present to you, the 5 takeaways from this book.

I joined a book club in 2012. I’ve made a lot of friends throughout the years, and we’ve read a lot of books. Every year we have an annual meeting. I believe once it was a “regular” meeting. It grew with every year, larger and grander than the preceding year, until it reached its ultimate evolution. For now.

This year started out with a bunch of goals (read: resolutions) but I was here, there, and all over the place. So this is just me reviewing what I did manage to accomplish, what I still need to work on, and what I’m not interested in working on anymore. Share your accomplishments too! And also your favourite books!

If you like hiking, reading, and cafes, then we should probably be friends. But also, I want to share a few places to stop at, and things to do, if you’re visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico. I got the opportunity to interview a local, and she gave me all the inside scoops of a few great bookstores, some cafes, and a magnificent view.

There are three independent habits and four interdependent habits within the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey. If you want to work better in a family, or in a team, then these habits are for you. A few weeks ago I did a video on the first three habits of this book: be proactive, begin with the end in mind, and put first things first. But no man is an island, and these last four habits focus on what it means to be part of a team, and how to work more effectively in that team. One of my favorite ideas in the book is that you can be efficient with things, but don't try being efficient with people.

After reading the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, there are some main takeaways, from the first 3 habits (the independence-focused once), that I wanted to share for those who would rather a cliff notes version or people who would rather do something else than read, but would still like to be highly effective, or more so. Reading is my jam, so I happily share the main takeaways I learned about habits from Stephen Covey.

I wanted to do a review on Malcolm Gladwell Outliers because I recently read it and wanted to say and review thoughts that I had throughout the book, as well as how it can change your view on success for the better.

I bring you a reading recommendation and giveaway of the book: I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi! I read quite a few self-development books, and I'm excited to be able to share it with someone who will be able to learn as much as I did from reading this particular book.