This is a curated collection of essays, poems, and extracts brought together for the purpose of reading and discoursing on publicly.
The Principle or Foundation by Gerard Manley Hopkins
Address to Young Men on the Right Use of Greek Literature by St Basil the Great
Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy Sayers
Extracts from Dedication and Leadership by Douglas Hyde
Extracts from The Communication Catalyst by Mickey Connolly & Richard Rianoshek
Extracts from The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
Extracts from The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John Maxwell
Extracts from The Captain Class by Sam Walker
Extracts from Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew Crawford
Extracts from The First Twenty Hours by Josh Kaufman
Extracts from You're Invited by Jon Levy
Extracts from The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle
These are books (and other media) we formally recommend to everyone within the Academy and to those interested in our vision. They are not simply books we like; they are a part of our identity.
The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott Young
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey