RESOURCES
Resources
If you’re working through a question or learning something new, I hope you find something useful here. Choose a place to start below.
Choose where you’d like to start
Try something free · Learn or try a tool · Find a book · Watch or listen · Learn from other people
Cost and language details are shown on each card. External sites set their own prices and availability.
Start with something free
A few useful places to begin. Each card explains what it offers and any important limits.
Make a weekly money plan
For seeing when money arrives and bills are due, so you can spot a difficult week ahead.
Free fillable PDF; no account needed · English; U.S. context
Plan your next career step
For exploring your interests and skills, preparing a CV, and building a career action plan.
Free course; about 24 hours · English; UK-oriented CV examples
Practice active listening
For trying a short conversation exercise: listen closely, check your understanding, and make room for another perspective.
Free exercise; about 10 minutes · English
Practical skills for stressful times
For trying short, illustrated exercises on handling stress and staying connected to what matters to you.
Free guide; no account needed · English guide; Russian version on the Russian page
Codex Learning Resources
For learning how to build, test, and review software with Codex through official guides and examples.
Free online learning materials · External page in English
Tools and learning
Looking for a tool or a more structured way to learn? See which option fits the task you have in mind.
ChatGPT
For working through a question, exploring an idea, or making a first draft. Check important answers against reliable sources.
Plans and access details on the provider’s site · Language options on the provider’s site
EveryDollar
For planning monthly income and spending in one place.
Free version and paid Premium · External page in English · Premium is available only to US residents.
HBS Online AI for Leaders
For people considering how to introduce AI responsibly into an organization.
Paid course; current price on the provider’s site · Course page in English
Books to explore
These are books I recommend exploring. Choose a subject that feels relevant to you. The links lead to each book’s author, publisher, or seller.
Money and everyday choices
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
For understanding why money decisions can feel so personal.
Paid book · External page in English
The Total Money Makeover
Dave Ramsey
For thinking through a budget, paying off debt, and building a saving habit.
Paid book · External page in English
Your Money or Your Life
Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
For looking more closely at how work, time, money, and daily choices fit together.
Paid book · External page in English
The Simple Path to Wealth
JL Collins
For exploring one approach to long-term investing and financial independence.
Paid book · External page in English
Smart Money Smart Kids
Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze
For parents talking with children about earning, saving, spending, and giving.
Paid book · External page in English
Habits and relationships
The 5 AM Club
Robin Sharma
For making more room in your morning for reflection, learning, and personal growth.
Paid book · External page in English
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
For understanding your emotions, handling reactions, and building stronger relationships.
Paid book · External page in English
Influence
Robert B. Cialdini
For understanding persuasion and noticing how it shapes our decisions.
Paid book · External page in English
Work and leadership
Developing the Leader Within You
John C. Maxwell
For developing everyday leadership through priorities, integrity, and helping others grow.
Paid book; revised 2.0 edition · External page in English
Zero to One
Peter Thiel with Blake Masters
For questioning familiar business ideas and thinking about what you could build differently.
Paid book · External page in English
Faith and perspective
Heart of the Matter
Russell M. Nelson
For reflecting on faith in Jesus Christ, life experience, and finding perspective in difficult times.
Paid book · External page in English
Something to watch or listen to
If you prefer to hear an idea explained, start here. Videos open on the original site.
What makes a good life?
Robert Waldinger
For thinking about the relationships you want to make more time for.
Free video · In English
The power of vulnerability
Brené Brown
For reflecting on trust, openness, and the courage to be yourself in relationships.
Free video · In English
How to Speak
Patrick Henry Winston
For preparing a talk and explaining your ideas more clearly. A longer lesson with a chapter outline.
Free video · In English
The Ramsey Show
For hearing people work through questions about budgets, debt, and everyday money decisions.
Online show and podcast · External page and show in English
People and communities
Sometimes a useful next step is hearing another perspective. You can follow someone’s work or look for a community where people share experience.
People to learn from
Public writing and talks. These links are a way to follow their work.
Adam Grant
For exploring ideas about motivation, rethinking, and helping one another at work.
Public website; some linked books or publications may require payment. · In English
Find a conversation
These platforms offer ways to look for mentoring. Check who they serve and what is currently available. Responses and meeting times depend on the mentors.
ADPList
For looking for a professional to talk through a career question, skill, or piece of work.
Free to start. Check the individual session details before booking. · Language varies by mentor · International platform; mentor availability and access can vary.
SCORE
For discussing an idea or challenge with a volunteer mentor for a U.S.-based business.
Mentoring is free. Some workshops and other programs charge a fee. · Language varies by mentor · For aspiring and established owners of U.S.-based businesses.
Have something to share?
Found something useful or have a resource to suggest? You’re welcome to write to me.