I started a yearlong ‘a book a week’ personal challenge 3 months ago and thought it is a good time to look back and assess the impact of this challenge on my life. I have resolved to stick to non-fiction books and have started off with Naval Ravikant’s recommendations from the ‘Almanack of Naval Ravikant’.Continue reading “What happened when I read a book a week for 3 months”
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My thoughts on ‘Siddhartha’
What a beautiful fable! A simple, poignant and symbolic tale about one man’s quest to find the ultimate knowledge and wisdom. The titular ‘Siddhartha’, shares his first name with the ‘Buddha’, whose own journey to enlightenment is well known, is the prodigal son of a revered priest. Siddhartha grows impatient once he begins to realizeContinue reading “My thoughts on ‘Siddhartha’”
My thoughts on Skin in the Game
As I was reading this book, I couldn’t help thinking how there is a lack of coherence and flow, but as I read along, I also realized it’s the very same lack of flow that makes it feel like you are having a conversation with the author. I enjoy Taleb’s witty, bold and fearless style.Continue reading “My thoughts on Skin in the Game”
My Thoughts on the Book of Life
This is a collection of 365 of Krishnamurti’s thoughts about well, everything written to be read one a day for a whole year. This proved to be a wrong choice for my ‘a book a week’ challenge as it is indeed meant to be read one chapter a day for the whole year. I did,Continue reading “My Thoughts on the Book of Life”
My Thoughts on The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
Book 2 of the 52 weeks = 52 Books Challenge – The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb This is a highly engaging book that brilliantly debunks “expert” theories about everything around us. It’s one of those books that challenge what you know, and you can never go back to your old way of thinking.Continue reading “My Thoughts on The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable”
My Thoughts on Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Week 1 of the 52 weeks = 52 Books Challenge – Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari I recently read the inspirational ‘The Almanack of Naval Ravikant’ and was quite moved by the profound simplicity of Naval’s thoughts. I came across his list of recommended reads on the Almanack website and decided to start my challengeContinue reading “My Thoughts on Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”
Stuck in the Planning stage? How to get from planning to doing.
I take great pride in my ability to make detailed plans for everything I set out to do. That’s who I am at heart, a planner. As soon as I get an idea or want to take up a project, I start planning. But, I often find myself stuck in planning without moving to execution.Continue reading “Stuck in the Planning stage? How to get from planning to doing.”
Empathy is the Secret Sauce
“Empathy works so well because it does not require a solution, it requires only understanding.” -John Medina Anyone that comes up to you and shares what they are going through, more often than not, they are not looking for a solution, they are just looking for an outlet and validation of their emotions. In theseContinue reading “Empathy is the Secret Sauce”
Integrity in the workplace
When I was thinking of a title for this post, I considered ‘How to demonstrate Integrity’ as a working title but then it occurred to me that “demonstrating Integrity” is an oxymoron, it’s contradictory. You should never have to demonstrate Integrity. It is what you do when no one is watching. In a previous postContinue reading “Integrity in the workplace”
Skills that can take you from surviving to thriving in any career
So, you have finished school and have landed that great job you have always dreamed of. Now what? What should your game plan be for not only surviving but thriving at your job? No matter the career you have, there are some qualities and skills that can get you noticed anywhere. These key skills areContinue reading “Skills that can take you from surviving to thriving in any career”
Guidance for thriving in the professional world 