Chad McIntyre

There’s a reason collectors are drawn to rare books. They combine history, intrigue, and personal satisfaction. Still, the steep prices can make your goal seem out of reach. Finding rare books at a reasonable cost takes more than luck. You need a focused approach, proven strategies, and a willingness to sidestep obvious traps. In this […]

Every so often, a modern author shuffles onto the stage of public discourse wearing a toga of ancient wisdom with sneakers of street-smart irreverence—and Ryan Holiday is just such a character. A former media strategist who traded press releases for Epictetus and the stress of marketing for, well, the stress of explaining philosophy on podcasts,

Picture, if you will, Tom Wolfe—an American journalist in a blinding white suit, typing furiously with the zeal of a caffeinated oracle on a deadline. Ah, but Tom Wolfe was never content to be just another reporter chewing bubblegum in the press box. No, no. He gleefully rewrote the rules, tossing bland objectivity out the

Choosing the next book to dive into can feel like a monumental decision—somewhere between picking the right ice cream flavor and naming a child. It’s not just “reading a book,” after all. It’s the act of choosing worlds to explore, ideas to challenge, and characters to befriend (or despise—let’s not pretend that’s not entertaining). Pick

Ray Bradbury wasn’t just a writer—he was a conjurer of worlds, a dreamer who turned the impossible into ink and paper. Born in 1920 in Waukegan, Illinois, Bradbury transformed everyday experiences and visionary ideas into literary masterpieces, effortlessly blending science fiction, fantasy, and poetic reflections on humanity. Sure, many authors dabble in imagination, but Bradbury

Few writers have left a legacy as sharp, unyielding, and profoundly relevant as George Orwell. Born Eric Arthur Blair, Orwell distilled the struggles of his era into narratives that resonate far beyond his time. His searing critiques of totalitarianism, embodied in masterpieces like Animal Farm and 1984, were not abstract musings but reflections of lived

J. Paul Getty. The name feels heavy, doesn’t it? Like it’s not just a person but an idea—or maybe even a legacy. Getty wasn’t just wealthy; he was legendary. Sure, he owned oil wells and built an empire that stretched across continents, but what stands out to me is how he invested much of that

Sometimes, I think about all the things I read—books, articles, random threads online—and wonder how much of it actually sticks. Like, sure, I know I’ve read it, but ask me to recall it two weeks later? Blank slate. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Especially when it feels like our whole world is just a firehose of

It’s easy to forget that centuries before Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle left their indelible marks, a world of philosophical thought was already quietly taking shape. Presocratic philosophy emerged from a time when myth reigned supreme, offering something radical: an attempt to explain the universe through reason rather than divine will. These thinkers didn’t just ask

Introduction  Marketing can feel like a wild ride at times—like you’re constantly bouncing between big highs and deep lows, trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t. But just like every crazy adventure, having the right guide makes all the difference. In this article, I’m diving into five game-changing books that will reshape how