Peter Bevelin’s first book, Seeking Wisdom from Darwin to Munger, is a one of the best books you’ve never heard of. He’s just released another book, A Few Lessons from Sherlock Holmes (Kindle), aimed at those who want to improve their thinking. I’m a big fan of Sherlock Holmes, and Peter is not the first person to explore the wisdom that can be drawn. Maria Konnikova’s book, Mastermind: How To Think Like Sherlock Holmes, takes…
How to approach life mindfully, according to Sherlock Holmes
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