Here are some worthwhile reads to enliven your Sunday morning:

Pianists from the Past: Sergei Rachmaninov - Melanie Spanswick writes about Rachmaninov’s pianistic style and character. Underneath the gaunt exterior was a man with enduring love of family, friends, and a sardonic sense of humor.

Paul McCartney as management study - Beyond his much-storied career with the Beatles, Paul McCartney has shown mastery of nearly every musical genre he as written for, including classical, heavy metal, and electronic music. Tyler Cowen shows us why McCartney is the perfect example of a lifelong learning machine that we should all aspire to emulate.

Favorite Books of 2020 - Maria Popova of Brain Pickings lists her favorite reads of 2020, including works by Zadie Smith, Audre Lorde, Victor Frankl, Gertrude Stein, and more.

Think Like a CEO: The Best Way to Improve is to Measure - 2021 is right around the corner and Yina Huang shows us the importance of establishing the right metrics to help you achieve your goals.

Finally, a short film by Daihei Shibata about graphing sudden changes is notable for not just its concept but a clever choral soundtrack:

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