Recommended Readings & More
The Outliers: The Story of Success
This was the first reading Joe voluntarily gravitated towards during grad school years. It is full of inspiring stories and insights about perseverance. He breaks down theories we can incorporate in our lives. It is a great read that gets you thinking about the world and yourself.
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
This book explains the development of racial identity and provides innovative ways to begin conversations about race. The author argues that straight talk about racial identities is essential to enable communication across racial and ethnic divides. This is an important read extremely relative to our time.
Ted Talk by Justin Baldoni: Why I am done trying to be "man enough"
This Ted Talk offers a strong reminder on the need for breaking male stereotypes in society. As a man, it is important to know where we need growth in our emotional awareness, how to be better partners and overall human beings. Justin Baldoni shares his insights powerfully here.