The Remnant's Way Reading List
All the references in this list are book, articles, and various other resources I’ve read or experienced.
Dweck, C. S. (2016). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Ballantine Books.
"Mindset" presents the significant impact of adopting a "growth mindset" versus a "fixed mindset." A fixed mindset views abilities as static, leading to fear of failure and avoidance of challenges, while a growth mindset sees abilities as malleable, fostering resilience, learning, and perseverance. Dweck explains how these mindsets shape success in various areas—education, business, sports, and relationships—and offers strategies for cultivating a growth mindset. By embracing effort, learning from setbacks, and valuing progress, individuals and organizations can unlock their potential and achieve lasting success.
Edmondson, A. C. (2023). Right kind of wrong: The science of failing well. Atria Books.
"Right Kind of Wrong" presents the idea of "psychological safety" and describes how individuals and organizations can become more successful and resilient by embracing failure as a necessary part of innovation and growth. Drawing on research and real-world examples, Edmondson argues that failing "well" involves understanding the nature of failure, distinguishing between preventable, complex, and intelligent failures, and fostering psychological safety to encourage learning. Edmondson provides actionable strategies for reframing failure as a tool for progress, emphasizing the importance of experimentation, humility, and adaptability to achieve long-term success.
Peterson, C., Maier, S. F., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2023). Learned helplessness: A theory for the age of personal control. Oxford University Press.
"Helplessness" presents the psychological concept of learned helplessness, a cognitive limitation whereby individuals repeatedly experience situations in which they perceive they have no control over outcomes. This leads to passivity and resignation even when opportunities to change arise. The book describes experiments with animals and humans that demonstrate how uncontrollable events can impair motivation, emotional well-being, and cognitive processes. Learned helplessness often results in Seligman suggests ways to combat it, emphasizing the importance of perceived control, optimism, and resilience in fostering mental health.
Sterman, J. D. . (2000). Business Dynamics Systems Thinking and modeling for a Complex World. Irwin/McGraw-Hill.
"Business Dynamics" is a comprehensive introduction to system dynamics and essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand and influence complex modern business systems. The book emphasizes feedback loops, delays, and nonlinear relationships that drive dynamic behaviors in organizations and markets. It combines theory with practical modeling techniques, enabling readers to simulate real-world systems and develop effective strategies. It's a dense read, but for reader who work through the explanations, case studies, and exercises they will be equipped with skills to analyze interdependencies, predict outcomes, and make informed decisions in complex environments. I reach for this book often when I'm struggling to understand some new systemic element about the world around me.
"The Remnant's Way Reading List" last updated on 2024.11.30.
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