top of page
All Posts


Gritty book about overcoming self-doubt.
Title: QB: My Life Behind the Spiral Author: Steve Young Reviewer: Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book: The book is an autobiography of Steve Young’s football career and is compelling presented in terms of key, career-defining games. Football fans will appreciate the first-person descriptions of what he was thinking and feeling during key games that many fans remember. Steve You
richsesek
Jun 12


A "Maker" Before it was Cool
Matt Sesek (my father) has always been a problem-solver and maker. He and Val Sesek (my uncle) built their first bicycle from parts recovered from discarded bikes. Growing up, he would often make the parts we needed to fix things (e.g., he used a dremel tool to cut a small metal gasket to repair a leaf blower in less time than it would have taken to drive to the hardware store). He did not start wood carving until he retired. Now, in his 80s he spends a lot of time carving, p
richsesek
May 25


Smarter Every Day!
This is a great channel that explains many physical phenoena in an egaging and understandable manner. Destin Sandlin creates some of the best engineering content on YouTube! Here are a few of my favorite videos: Why you should put YOUR mask on first! The Backwards Brain Bicycle . Why snatch blocks are AWESOME (How Pulleys Work) .
richsesek
Mar 17


Do your actions align with your words?
Title : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Author : Stephen R. Covey Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This book provides sound advice for both personal and professional effectiveness. Covey’s principles emphasize timeless values such as responsibility, integrity, and working with others towards mutually beneficial, win-win outcomes. His principles are rooted
richsesek
Mar 8


My favorite energy bars
NewGo and GoMacro are vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. GoMacro MacroBars are vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. They taste great. They come in many flavors. They have 11-12 grams of protein. Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) NuGo Protein Bars are vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. They come in a variety of flavors, but the Dark Choclate Pretzel with Sea Salt is the best (this is not open to debate!). They have 12 grams a protein, not gr
richsesek
Mar 4


Flip the Script! Have Customers Chase You!
Title : Oversubscribed: How to Get People Lining Up to Do Business with You Author : Daniel Priestley Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This book explains how businesses can create more demand than supply by designing for scarcity, building anticipation, and cultivating loyal audiences. The loyalty and devotion of your audience is often more important than its size
richsesek
Mar 2


An Excellent Overview and History Lean Engineering!
Title : The Machine that Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production – Toyota’s Secret Weapon in the Global Car Wars that is Revolutionizing World Industry Author : James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This landmark book analyzes the global auto industry and introduces the world to the concept of lean production. L
richsesek
Feb 27
bottom of page