Zoom; and in Person — Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman; How to Start by Jodi Kantor — download the synopsis handouts for the August 7 First Friday Book Synopsis – In our 29th Year
I read the books – You get the insights!
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“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
One person described the First Friday Book Synopsis as the Premier Learning Event in Dallas
In our 29th Year!
You are invited!
First Friday Book Synopsis,
Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:25 am (Central Time), on Zoom.
I hope you can join us!
What: The First Friday Book Synopsis
When: Friday, August 7, 7:00 am (Central Time) – presentations begin at about 7:25
Where: This month, on Zoom. — And, in person at the Park City Club.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83033838140?pwd=pVPEWmzAlyjDrAyhMYTqDkJrWqtDbg.1
Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140
Passcode: 894787
Click here to download the synopsis handouts.
Meeting On Zoom
Around 100 people (combined; in our combined in-person and Zoom participants) have been joining us for our First Friday Book Synopsis gatherings. We have had participants from all over the country. Please share this word far and wide — all are welcome!
This Friday, August 7, 2026, 7:25 am – Zoom
The two books selected for August 7 are:
Click on image to download both handouts
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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.
Note: The first presentation will begin around 7:25-7:30 am.
I intend to keep this Zoom gathering free. But, your voluntary participation would be appreciated. If you would like to contribute to participate, Randy would welcome you to send $15 directly to him through PayPal. Click here for a direct link to “donate” through PayPal.
PRINTING TIP: I strongly encourage all to print out the two handouts. If you will begin printing on page 2, you will still have the full handout, and save the ink that you would use on the front/cover sheet.
Where: On Zoom
The presentations will conclude around 8:35 am
Speaker: Randy Mayeux will deliver both synopsis presentations.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83033838140?pwd=pVPEWmzAlyjDrAyhMYTqDkJrWqtDbg.1
Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140
Passcode: 894787
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Click on image to download both synopsis handouts
Note:
In today’s Box folder, I have included two bonus folders: one dealing with transition issues, one on the decline of reading…
Consider these for bonus reading…
Randy
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We are all set for Friday’s Remote First Friday Book Synopsis.
#1 — Download, and print both synopses handouts by clicking here. If you have ever attended our event, you know that I am handout intensive. You really will be able to follow along better with physical copies of the handouts in front of you. So, if you have a printer, please print the handouts.
#2 — Come on in for conversation whenever you can. I have enabled the “enable join before host” button. You will arrive in the waiting room, and be let in quickly. So, you can come in, and talk to folks.
#3 — Here is the info, with the link to join the gathering:
Randy Mayeux is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: First Friday Book Synopsis, 2022
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
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Reminder: The cost of this remote meeting is “free.”
But, if you would like to contribute to participate, Randy would welcome you to send $15 directly to him through PayPal. Click here for a direct link to “donate” through PayPal.
(Note: you can also send money through Zelle, at Randy’s e-mail address). — (Randy’s e-mail address for PayPal, and Zelle, is ).
Please help spread the word far and wide; help make this a success.
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You might want to read this post. It has a printable one-sheet reminder on how to make the most of your remote learning experience.
Remote Learning 101 – Read this before attending your learning session.
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Here is more complete 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
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Meeting ID: 830 3383 8140
Passcode: 894787
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