Reading
Books I've read. Consider four stars very good, and five stars exceptionally so. One paragraph reviews.
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2025
The Art of Not Giving a FkChris Broad★ ★ ★The book cuts through the fluff of typical self-help books, offering raw, honest advice for anyone who feels overwhelmed or exhausted by the pressure to constantly strive for perfection or success. I learned that true happiness comes from solving problems, not avoiding them.
The book cuts through the fluff of typical self-help books, offering raw, honest advice for anyone who feels overwhelmed or exhausted by the pressure to constantly strive for perfection or success. I learned that true happiness comes from solving problems, not avoiding them.
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2024
Don't Make Me ThinkSteve Krug★ ★ ★ ★ ★This book is a must read, for a UI/UX Dev, or a PM. This author conveys a simple yet profound message: websites should be designed to minimize user effort and mental strain. He stresses the importance of intuitive layout, clear labeling, and a logical flow of information. This Website's Design is an inspiration from this book.
This book is a must read, for a UI/UX Dev, or a PM. This author conveys a simple yet profound message: websites should be designed to minimize user effort and mental strain. He stresses the importance of intuitive layout, clear labeling, and a logical flow of information. This Website's Design is an inspiration from this book.
Things Fall ApartChinua Achebe★ ★ ★A novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, it highlights both the strength and fragility of societies in the face of colonial forces. Its an old novel but still relevant today. The book has a powerful story
A novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, it highlights both the strength and fragility of societies in the face of colonial forces. Its an old novel but still relevant today. The book has a powerful story
The Art and Business of WritingNicolas Cole★ ★ ★Criss Broad is a great writer, and a straight talker with honest take on what it takes to write professionally. He has written several books on writing, and this is one of his best. The book is a guide to writing, and it covers everything from the basics of writing to the business side of writing. The book is full of practical advice, and it is a must-read for anyone who wants to become a better writer.
Criss Broad is a great writer, and a straight talker with honest take on what it takes to write professionally. He has written several books on writing, and this is one of his best. The book is a guide to writing, and it covers everything from the basics of writing to the business side of writing. The book is full of practical advice, and it is a must-read for anyone who wants to become a better writer.
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2023
Show Your WorkAustin Kleon★ ★ ★ ★This book emphasizes the significance of shedding the notion of perfection and embracing the practice of sharing one's creative process, ideas, and progress. It offers practical and motivational guidance, providing actionable advice on how to make one's creative work visible and build an audience in a manner that feels authentic and fulfilling.
This book emphasizes the significance of shedding the notion of perfection and embracing the practice of sharing one's creative process, ideas, and progress. It offers practical and motivational guidance, providing actionable advice on how to make one's creative work visible and build an audience in a manner that feels authentic and fulfilling.
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2022
Stillness Is the KeyRyan Holiday★ ★ ★ ★Stillness is a practice for personal growth and improved decision-making. The book emphasizes self-reflection, solitude, and disciplined silence, the book suggests that these practices can help individuals detach from external distractions, foster wisdom, and live with purpose. Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy and historical figures like Marcus Aurelius and Winston Churchill, and my personal favorite Emil J Freireich, Holiday argues that taking time for self-reflection aligns with both ancient wisdom and modern life strategies.
Stillness is a practice for personal growth and improved decision-making. The book emphasizes self-reflection, solitude, and disciplined silence, the book suggests that these practices can help individuals detach from external distractions, foster wisdom, and live with purpose. Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy and historical figures like Marcus Aurelius and Winston Churchill, and my personal favorite Emil J Freireich, Holiday argues that taking time for self-reflection aligns with both ancient wisdom and modern life strategies.