
Most people are misinformed about the world situation, and most people believe that the world is in much worse shape than actual data about the world reveals. Young's tiny text represents an ideal start to university education with its tactics for viewing life through a new lens and its encouragement to look inside for a more creative version of ourselves.įactfulness presents data about the health, economic condition, and safety of the world today and how all those and other features have improved significantly. While the author's background is in advertising, his ideas apply in every facet of life and are increasingly relevant in the world's knowledge-based economy. This brief but powerful book guides you through the process of innovation and learning in a way that makes creativity accessible to anyone willing to work for it. Join the legions of poets, scientists, politicians, and others who have learned to think at the invitation of James Webb Young's A Technique for Producing Ideas. Ready, set, read! Psychology, Self-Help, & BusinessĪ Technique for Producing Ideas by James Webb Young Whether you are interested in fiction, biographies or nonfiction, this list has something for everyone. The School of Undergraduate Studies hosts Reading Round-Up, and although the event isn’t open to the public, the reading list of more than 60 books is a great resource for anyone looking for the next worthwhile read. There are still lots of great books with seats open.

So far, 824 students have registered, and incoming students can still sign up.

This beloved back-to-school tradition helps kick off the new academic year, connects students with one another and offers a more personal introduction to the outstanding faculty across departments. Then students and professors meet in small groups on campus the day before fall classes start.

Over the summer, incoming freshmen choose from a large selection of books curated by faculty members. The Reading Round-Up is a popular summer book club that introduces new Longhorns to the college environment at The University of Texas at Austin.
