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Doris Kearns Goodwin Teaches US President History MasterClass Review

December 27, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

I’ve always believed that history teaches us more than self-help books. When I read a book on Roosevelt by Edmund Morris or watch a series of MasterClass lectures on U.S. Presidential History from the Pulitzer-winning Doris Kearns Goodwin, I’m partly inspired by the entertainment value. Enduring, riveting, dramatic stories of real life heroes conquering peaks […]

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Teaches Scientific Thinking MasterClass Review

December 20, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

Neil deGrasse Tyson begins his MasterClass on Scientific Thinking with a guarantee. The most important moments of your life are decided not by what you know but by how you think. And this MasterClass is aimed at rewiring your brain for thought. That’s the marvel of science literacy. It gives you the ability to solve […]

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How to Argue and Win Every Time by Gerry Spence (Review)

December 19, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

“How do I not be nervous?” I hear that a lot. It’s a common question from the people who come to me for advice about getting into top universities. What they’re really asking is how they can not feel fear. But it’s not socially acceptable to admit you’re scared. Saying you’re nervous is a lot […]

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Chris Voss Teaches the Art of Negotiation MasterClass Review

December 18, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

FBI agent and one of the world’s top hostage negotiators Chris Voss, author of the book most recommended to me, Never Split The Difference, officially has released my favourite new MasterClass: The Art of Negotiation. In an electrifying, tense, cinematic opening, Voss tells us: There are human nature rules that apply to everyone. It doesn’t […]

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How to Read the Complete Works of Shakespeare in a Year (Recommended Reading Order)

December 11, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

So you want to read the entire works of Shakespeare in a year. A very worthy literary challenge. And a rewarding challenge too! One that I completed myself almost a decade ago. The English Language and Literature course at Oxford University demands you read everything the Bard ever wrote in your final year. It was […]

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December TBR – What Books I’m Reading This Month

December 4, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

I decided to stick my December reading list here for a couple of reasons. First being accountability. I’ve been slack on the reading lately, using “busyness” as an excuse. But no one’s so busy they can’t spare 30 minutes a day to read. I’ve also set up another SPAR challenge to help with the accountability […]

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Dining Notes from Petrus – Gordon Ramsay Kitchen Table Review

December 2, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

I’m a huge Gordon Ramsay fan. His MasterClasses taught me to cook some exceptional dishes. And I love the man’s attitude and work ethic. So I was excited to get the chance of a kitchen dining experience in his Michelin star French restaurant in Knightsbridge, Petrus.  Petrus Restaurant Review I’m a foodie but not a […]

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The Best Books I Read In 2019

November 28, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

2019 has been the best reading year of my life. I’m including the three years spent studying literature at Oxford. This year isn’t even over and yet if it ended today I would be thoroughly happy with the books I read. Although I continued to read widely, I approached my reading with a lust for […]

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Unconventional Reading Goals for 2020

November 26, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

It’s been a couple of years since I set my first unconventional reading goals. How I read has changed since then. So, with 2020 right around the corner, it’s time to set some new unconventional reading goals Reading Goal #1: Read and review everything/have a back to school year  My first most important reading goal for 2020 will […]

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Treehouse Hotel London Review

November 24, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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I was one of the first guests to stay in the new Treehouse Hotel in the London neighbourhood of Marylebone, a day after its grand opening. I had no idea what to expect. This was the first time I’d chosen a hotel that had no reviews and only a few promotional pictures. But I loved […]

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Benjamin McEvoy

I write essays on great books, elite education, practical mindset tips, and living a healthy, happy lifestyle. I'm here to help you live a meaningful life.

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    10 Books Of Poetry Every Literature Lover Will Treasure
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    How to Read the Complete Works of Shakespeare in a Year (Recommended Reading Order)
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    7 Lessons Learned From Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl (Book Review)
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    How to Get an Oxford University English Literature Education for Free
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    8 Books That Will Deepen Your Love and Understanding of Shakespeare
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    How to Join the Hardcore Literature Book Club
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    18 Books Every 18-Year-Old Should Read (a.k.a. The Human Being Syllabus)
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    41 MasterClasses Ranked and Reviewed (What is the best MasterClass?)
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    Which Translation of Anna Karenina is the Best? Pevear & Volokhonsky vs Constance Garnett vs Aylmer and Louise Maude
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    How to Read Anna Karenina (10 Tips for Tackling Tolstoy)

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