The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga introduces Adlerian psychology through a dialogue between a philosopher and a student. This Socratic-style conversation aims to challenge entrenched beliefs about happiness, interpersonal relationships, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. The central premise of the book is that happiness is a choice, and… Read More »
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel offers interesting insights into the psychological aspects of financial decision-making.
Different Seasons is a little of everything: prison breaks, Nazi hunters, boys’ adventure, and the untold truths about life and death.
I enjoyed reading this hard-hitting, no holds barred book, but I’m not going to write a review as I do not have enough skin in the game. Just kidding. So, how good is Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb? In this thought-provoking exploration of risk, responsibility, and decision-making,… Read More »
Death’s End is a gripping wrap-up to The Three-Body Problem trilogy. My only frustration is with the characterisation of Cheng Xin. who is extremely unlikable. Naïve or overly idealistic, particularly in the context of the harsh realities of the universe depicted in the series, Cheng Xin’s decisions (and indecisions) lead to significant negative consequences for… Read More »
A World Without Email by Cal Newport presents itself as a guide to overcoming the challenges of email overload and revolutionizing workplace communication. However, the problem with the book is that it’s overloaded with random suggestions, without real, viable alternatives. The author lost me when he quotes extensively from known “hacks” (and I don’t mean… Read More »