The Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All (Jon Gordon)

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The style of the book is to take some lessons and principles that can theoretically be applied to life and business, and present them as a fable-type story. This gives it a very inspirational "feel good" style story, but with little in the way of practical advise or structure. I expect that most people will enjoy reading the book, and feel better after reading it, but I'm not sure it will actually help most people improve anything. On the one hand, Gopnik early on suggests that there are too many parenting books. On the other hand, well, literally, what am I holding? The Gospel also mentions carpentry in Matthew 13:54-55 , saying, " Coming to his hometown [Jesus] taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, 'Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works? Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? '" However, this book makes a lot more sense after realizing that it isn’t narrowly focused on the carpenter and gardener metaphor and instead broadly surveys relevant research in developmental psychology and more. From mating strategies in monkeys to how children play, from the ethics of raising children to why children ask why, this book covers a lot of ground. While a degree is not required in the carpentry industry, many carpenters learn the trade through apprenticeships. These may take place in trade schools, community colleges or even high school shop classes. Carpenters in training start off as apprentices, learning the trade either formally or simply by assisting more seasoned carpenters in their practices.

Some 50 years ago, Richard and his sister Karen, better known as the Carpenters, were on top of the world ­– tirelessly touring, recording and promoting a blast of pop classics including “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and “Superstar.” After becoming multi-million selling, Grammy-winning superstars with their 1970 breakthrough “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” Richard and Karen Carpenter would win over fans worldwide with a record-breaking string of hits including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Top of the World” and “Yesterday Once More.”From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power comes the definitive new book on decoding the behavior of the people around you For the role of “John Nada,” They Live's central character, Carpenter was on the hunt for an everyman who could embody the blue collar working class. A lifelong wrestling fan, Carpenter was intrigued by the prospect of meeting with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, and the two were introduced by Piper’s manager after Wrestlemania III. Piper was interested in getting into more acting roles, but later admitted he had no idea who Carpenter was before meeting him.

Young children are focused on the broad, messy process of exploration. As children get older, they work more on developing their ability to exploit the knowledge they have. Older children work on refining the skills they have until they can perform them with ease. Older children are more sober and reliable, in many ways, than teenagers. During the teenage years the brain once again prioritizes exploration, this time exploration into the world of independence. It is commonly believed that the teenage brain is quite immature and as a consequence that, perhaps, we should give teens less rights and responsibilities until they are older. However, this model is wrong in a small but important way. The teenage brain is immature, but the prefrontal cortex control that will make a teenage brain into a sober adult brain does not develop at a certain age. It develops through use. Thus, instead of giving teens less responsibility and then throwing them out into the world as adults, we should be giving them more responsibility sooner -- but in an environment where the consequences of their actions ramp up slowly. I know that I’m not a human being having a spiritual experience. I’m a spiritual being having a human experience. While I have a body, it is my soul and spirit that power me. Artists create from the depths of their souls. An artist is moved by the spirit. I know who I am, and I know the power that moves me to create.” Ideally, your carpenter should have both liability insurance—which will protect your home against work-related damages–and worker’s compensation insurance—which will make sure you’re not held liable if the carpenter undergoes work-related injuries. Additionally, your carpenter should have a bond so that you’re protected, should he or she not meet the terms of your contract. Warranty Remember that we all fail. It’s what we do after we fail that determines what we build in the long run. Hiring a carpenter without a license is a serious risk, and in some U.S. states, illegal. While each state has its own set of licensing criteria, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America uses the same set of standards for every state when testing potential journeymen. A valid carpentry license means your carpenter carries state-mandated insurance and bonding and is up-to-date on industry standards. This means your home is protected against any damage that might occur during the renovation process. InsuranceHer thoughts on screen time. She had a fresh perspective on screens and technology that I hadn't heard before. For those who are just discovering the Carpenters or those who have been with us from the start and want to know every little thing about our career, this is the definitive tome,” Richard says. What Michael learns from the carpenter is goes well beyond woodwork. It’s deep wisdom and some of the greatest strategies to build a better life, a better career, and make each moment his masterpiece. Before you start asking for estimates, consider the carpenter’s skills and qualifications. The following are some factors you’ll want to keep in mind. Training A consistent message throughout The Carpenter is what you believe to be true will become what is true. Truly, our minds are the most powerful and intricate “computers” on the planet and we must constantly program our mind and thoughts through talking to ourselves in a positive, encouraging manner.

In a chapter about technology Gopnik tries to be a Yuval Noah Harari, but makes a poor futurologist. Calling young people ‘digital natives’ is enough to trigger my bullshit-meter. And people don’t talk to the whole world on the web — far from.Parents are often concerned about the affect of technology on children. Gopnik points out that as much as we are seeing change now, past technologies like reading, trains, and telegraphs caused at least as much societal change as the internet. Yet now we barely think of these as technologies anymore. Technology is disorienting when it is introduced to adults because we no longer explore playfully (partially because our brains are less plastic, but also because we do not let ourselves). Our children will develop new techniques and new norms for dealing with technology. This does not mean that technology doesn't have an impact. Written text, fast travel, and instant communication have changed the course of human existence -- and not always for the better. New technologies such as the internet continue to do so. However, what we do not need to worry about is that our children will be adrift on the technologies of today. They will see them as natural.