Review of “Unfashionable” – Tullian Tchividjian
I picked up this book at the recommendation of my pastor. The books he calls on me to read are generally on target for my …
Review of “The Fountainhead” – Ayn Rand
I am not sure if this was a fiction novel or a dialog on the hidden thoughts and actions of man. The battles between selfishness …
Chasing Sunsets
We headed out for Nashville before dinner. While traveling I-40 near Oak Ridge, the sun escaped the horizon leaving behind a beautiful array of vivid …
Review of “Blink” – Malcolm Gladwell
Blink is a book that seeks to give insight into our intuition. What is it that a man thinks when he is not conscious of his …
10 Inspirational Quotes
“In my life, inspiration and desperation have both been my friends. Both have prompted action that created reward.” – Andy Andrews “It is in the …
Living Life Well
The title of this site is Matthew Cleek – living life well. The past few years have taught me the value of a balanced life. …
13 Notes on Wisdom
“When I suffer a setback, I don’t think of myself as losing, I’m simply learning how to win.” – Ted Turner “Successful people make the …
Review of “What the Dog Saw” – Malcolm Gladwell
I have enjoyed the more focused works of Gladwell including Tipping Point, Blink and Outliers. What the Dog Saw makes a significant break from the style and pointed direction …
If I Could Have 1 Wish
historic reference: My family of 5 went to Disney World 4 years ago. Samuel, my 7 year old son, and I have an evening ritual. …
Blessed are those who hunger for filet mignon…
There was not a lot of extra money around my home growing up. I remember winters where my family of 4 would camp out in …