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8 GOOD READS EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, GAIN INSIGHT, AND GET INSPIRED WITH THESE TOP PICKS. When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing By Daniel H. Pink When should you try to start that new business you've been planning? Is it the right time to pursue that relationship? Like the old saying goes, "timing is everything." But in "When: e Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing," author Daniel H. Pink argues that timing might be more science than art. Pink blends cutting-edge data with lessons from psychology, biology, and economics to explore how best to live, work, and succeed. Whether it's building the perfect schedule, embracing the benefits of taking a break, or finding the right time to switch careers, Pink's When explores how to live a richer, more- engaged life. (He even explains why singing in time with a group of people might be as good for you as regular exercise.) Now you just have to find the time to read it ... but when? Crushing It: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence—and How You Can, Too By Gary Vaynerchuk Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk dives into all the major social media platforms, and how they can be used to create a vibrant personal brand that will help build professional and financial success. In this follow-up to Vaynerchuk's 2009 bestseller "Crush It," the author also shares stories of people who have found success by using the principles outlined in that book. Vaynerchuk delves into what has changed since his 2009 book and which principles continue to stand the test of time. Vaynerchuk's strategies for making the most of social media address everything from the commonplace (Facebook and Twitter) to the more obscure (heard of Musical. ly?). e advice of "Crushing It" is about more than just getting rich – it's about reaching your potential and finding "a blueprint to living life on your own terms." 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos By Jordan B. Peterson In "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos," psychologist and author Jordan B. Peterson takes on one of life's little questions: "What does every single person in the modern world need to know?" ankfully, he's bringing an arsenal of knowledge to that fight, blending lessons from ancient tradition with insights from cutting-edge modern research. In "12 Rules for Life," Dr. Peterson will give you answers to mysteries you never thought to consider, such as why you should leave skateboarders alone, why you should always pet a cat you meet in the street, and what we can learn from lobsters. Together, these and other eccentric explorations combine to form 12 practical and profound rules for living life. (And if you think there are no lessons to learn from the lobster, one of the book's other tangents is about the dangers of criticizing too easily, so take note.) Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life By Nassim Nicholas Taleb e New York Times bestselling author of "e Black Swan" explores what it means to succeed, and how accepting your risks is key to achieving that success. To highlight his ideas, Taleb explores the lives of people ranging from Hammurabi to President Donald Trump, challenging our assumptions about leaders of all stripes. Digging into religion, philosophy, and ethics, Taleb dissects the phrase "skin in the game" to reveal a complex worldview that applies to all aspects of life. In "Skin in the Game," Taleb explores how ethics are not universal, why minorities— not majorities—shape the world, why you should be skeptical of complicated solutions that somebody was paid to come up with, and how intellectualism and idiocy aren't mutually exclusive. "Skin in the Game" presents a complex worldview that applies to all aspects of life.