Amusing Ourselves to Death and How to Start — For the August 7 First Friday Book Synopsis
You don’t have to read the book. I already did…
I read the books. You get the insights.
Two important business books every month. Stay well-read without falling behind.
Click here to register for the August 7 session at the Park City Club.
We meet at the Park City Club in Dallas. And we also stream these sessions live on Zoom. Just follow this blog, and you will learn what the two new books are each month. (Or, sign up for our e-mail list on the home page of this site).
For our August 7 session, I have selected two substantive books:; one a classic, and the other a much-talked about new book.
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Amusing Ourselves to Death— Neil Postman
In 1985, Neil Postman warned that television was changing not just what we think about, but how we think. Four decades later, in the age of smartphones, social media, and AI, his message is even more relevant. This classic challenges us to ask whether we are losing the ability to think deeply, read carefully, and engage seriously with the ideas that matter most.
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How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work— Jodi Kantor
Most books focus on how to be more successful. This one asks a more important question: What work are you uniquely meant to do? Through compelling stories of people who found purpose in unexpected ways, Jodi Kantor offers practical insights for anyone seeking greater meaning, contribution, and fulfillment in the work they do.
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“2026: Where Insight Meets Action.”
Sharpen Your Edge: Learn From Top Business Minds — at the First Friday Book Synopsis.
Where fresh ideas meet real-world insight!
“My synopses are almost like getting your whole team to read a book together, which enables your own conversation on how to implement the key lessons from the book. Lifelong learning in real time.” – Randy Mayeux
TWO COMPREHENSIVE BOOK SYNOPSES — FOR BOOK LOVERS; AND THE LIFELONG LEARNER IN ALL OF US!
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Book Lovers & Lifelong Learners, Join us for two good books: for the August 7, 2026 First Friday Book Synopsis
One participant called the First Friday Book Synopsis the Premier Learning Event in Dallas
Come to learn; AND make some great connections!
IN OUR 29th Year! — Over 660 books presented – and counting!
WHAT: The First Friday Book Synopsis
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 7:00 am (presentations begin at 7:25 am)
WHERE: The Park City Club, Dallas — AND Streaming Live on Zoom
Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75225
Zoom info:
Randy Mayeux is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: First Friday Book Synopsis
Time: August 7, 2026 07:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83033838140?pwd=pVPEWmzAlyjDrAyhMYTqDkJrWqtDbg.1
Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140
Passcode: 894787
July 5, 2026 – Park City Club; and on Zoom
What to expect:
Two fast-paced synopsis presentations.
For each synopsis, we prepare a comprehensive and thorough multi-page synopsis handout.
For In-person participants, you will be given copies of the two synopsis handouts. For those attending remotely, you will receive a synopsis handout to download for each of the two books, delivered the day before the event, via e-mail (and, available on this blog).
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ THE BOOKS IN ADVANCE!
If you are like many, you do not have time to read all of the books you would like to read. The First Friday Book Synopsis is designed for you.
Our synopses are comprehensive, thorough, and they will give you plenty of the key content from each book. You will learn, and be able to ponder the ideas in a useful way. And, even if you have read the book, my synopsis will help you remember more of what you read.
I hope you can join us.
For in-person participants: click here to register for in-person attendance.
For remote participants:
No registration is required. And the cost of this remote meeting is “free.”
But, if you would like to contribute to participate, Randy would welcome you to send $15, or more, directly to him through PayPal. Click here for a direct link to “donate” through PayPal.
For remote participants, here is the Zoom info. Note: the Zoom meeting requires no registration.
Randy Mayeux is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: First Friday Book Synopsis
Time: Augsut 7, 2026 07:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83033838140?pwd=pVPEWmzAlyjDrAyhMYTqDkJrWqtDbg.1
Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140
Passcode: 894787
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Visit our web site where you can purchase past synopses, with audio recordings + synopsis handouts, at: 15minutebusinessbooks.com
For our most recent synopses, click here.
