‘Quiet’ explores the world of introverts and their many strengths. It challenges the bias against introversion in our society, arguing that introverts contribute in many valuable ways, often leading to greater creativity, sensitivity, and thoughtfulness. The book provides a better understanding of the introverted personality, its advantages and how it fits into a dominantly extroverted world.
Thinking, Fast and Slow is a best-selling book by Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences laureate Daniel Kahneman. The book delves into the two systems of thought: the fast, intuitive, and emotional System 1, and the slower, more deliberative, and more logical System 2. By understanding these systems, readers can learn to make better decisions in business and personal life.
Inheritance by Dani Shapiro is a memoir of the author’s quest for identity after a DNA test reveals an unexpected truth about her paternity. Pulsating with raw emotional intensity, the book explores themes of genealogy, identity, and the deep complexities of family relationships. It serves as a profound reflection on the complicated nature of inheritance.
The Last Lecture is a memoir by Randy Pausch, a professor who was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. The book reveals the wisdom and insights he shared during his last lecture at Carnegie Mellon University. It offers his reflections on overcoming challenges and achieving dreams, making the most of every moment, and leaving a legacy for his children.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, is a self-help book by Stephen R. Covey. It outlines seven habits that Covey believes are essential for personal and professional effectiveness. These habits encourage positive thinking, proactive behavior, and continuous improvement. The book also highlights the importance of the character ethic, which includes traits like integrity, humility, and the courage to seek change.
StrengthsFinder 2.0 introduces an upgraded version of the StrengthsFinder program, a tool for identifying your top five strengths. The book explains how to use the program and how to apply your strengths. It demonstrates how the best way to succeed is to focus on building your strengths, rather than fixing your weaknesses.
Outliers unravels the logic behind why some people become successful, and others do not. It focuses on individuals who achieve a level of success – in math, sports, law, or any pursuit, really – that goes beyond the norm. They are the outliers. The book argues that success is intricately linked to the time and place of one’s birth and upbringing, and that successful people have had opportunities that have allowed them to work hard and succeed.
This article discusses the enigma of consciousness, a topic that has confounded the world’s greatest minds. It unravels various theories and perspectives around consciousness, from cognitive science, neuroscience, to philosophy, and explores the ongoing debate on what consciousness truly is.
A Complaint Free World is a motivational book written by Will Bowen. The book describes the power of positive thinking and how complaining negatively impacts our lives. It presents a 21-day challenge to give up complaining and shares practical tips on how you can achieve it. The book also includes inspiring stories of people who’ve managed to conquer their complaining habit.