I wanted to share a self-help book Surf the Seesaw: Unconventional Essays on Balance, Beauty, and Meaning in Life by Scott A. Davis (Author) which I received in exchange for this review.
Each entertaining essay concludes with an invitation to put core concepts into action, so that you can work toward more effective behaviors. For anyone searching for lasting satisfaction and meaning in their life, Surf the Seesaw offers the essential toolkit needed to create balance, accountability, and greater happiness. As a parent trying to get her son to read for at least 30 minutes each day for his Homeschool Reading Class having the author suggest that Surf The Seasaw be read over a month’s time, was easy to keep Charlie interested and not overwhelmed. Then when David saw Charlie sitting down each everything with the book discussing that days’ essay drew David into reading the book as well which brought our family closer together.
Three days of the week we would read wither a chapter and a half or two chapters so we could spend David’s days off together. Then on Friday which is free day in our Homeschool Charlie would draw what we learned in the book. Even though the Author ask each chapter to be undertaken each day of the month.The chapters are not very long, and they include a space for self-reflection allowing us to figure out the basis of the chapter. Charlie and David was amazed to find out chapters included anecdotes from the author’s life bringing a personal connection to the reader’s attention. I believe all high school teachers should have a copy of the boo in their classroom and that every high school senior should read Surf The Seasaw.
About the book:
To succeed in this world, you need to understand the rules of the game. In Surf the Seesaw, business leader, tech founder and adventurer Scott Davis reveals principles on how our world (and your brain) works, so you can live a better life with less drama.
Profiled in Forbes at age 30, Davis stunned the business world when he walked away from the executive suite to spend years exploring the world.
And, in Surf the Seesaw, Davis shares his unique life experiences through which he observes key concepts that drive the world in which we live—the common theme being active balance.
Inspired by his life and adventures, this collection of 30 thoughtful essays provides profound insight on a wide variety of topics including:
- Human nature and in particular some common misconceptions about how our brains work
- Relationships and how to cultivate healthy ones without losing ourselves in the process
- Decision-making and a few bad assumptions at the root of many regrettable choices
- Positive parenting to raise kids that will amaze you
- The meaning of life and specifically how we can create meaning in a universe dominated by chaos
Meet the Author: Scott A. Davis
Scott Davis has spent his adult life as a business leader, tech founder, ex-pat, adventurer, and essayist. Profiled by Forbes at 30 as a promising young executive, he ignored industry expectations and walked away from the executive suite to pursue a life off the beaten path. His adventures led him to remote shores in the South Pacific, the Atlantic, and the Caribbean.
Today, Scott spends much of his time guiding friends on adventure travel, writing, playing with his granddaughter, and occasionally building something cool in his workshop.
Surf the Seesaw is his first published collection.
Learn more and connect with Scott at
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
