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One of the best self-help books out there. Adlerian psychology is definitely a hard to swallow pill since most of us are used to etiological thinking. But this book convinced me that I can take control of my life at any point in my life using Adler's principles.
The dialogue style writing helped to see Adlerian psychology from different perspectives and it also made the book an easy read.
Such an inspiration and a great human.
Adversities break some but make others. Dinesh chose not to give in to his adversities and there is a lot we can learn from him.
Easily one of my best reads. Andy Weir writes not just for the story but for the love of science. If you think Martian was great, wait until you read this one.
The world needs more doctors like Ben. He is a doctor who knows how to care and how to tell a story.
More than being a doctor and a global health advocate, Lachlan is an honest and kind human. What he has done with his life is something I can only read about and appreciate. I have immense respect for his ability to connect with people and see things from their perspective. I admire the brutal honesty with which he discusses the toll his passion for global health has taken on his mental and physical health.
Nothing new here. Just a few tips with no evidence. Just because it worked for that author and his nature doesn't mean it has to work for everyone.
Powerful, Poignant and Relatable. Challenging ideas isn't easy, sometimes it comes at a cost of alienating ourselves from people around us, but it is worth a pursuit of freedom and growth. Ayaan Magan is an inspiration for all young women (and men) who are still bound by the shackles of social subjugation and conditions. She shows the importance of free-thinking and how important it is for humanity as a whole.
A gripping story that brings together Indian mythologies with a modern outlook. Easily one of the best fiction I've read in a while and I sincerely hope the sequels won't disappoint a new fan.
This book has easily become my favorite book in the past few years. The author is not your regular tech bro who thinks AI is the next big thing. He goes into the evolution of intelligence from the simplest form of life to human intelligence and compares it with how various digital automation and neural networks work.
If you thought this book was about computers, you'd be wrong. This book is about intelligence in mostly biological form and the human attempts to recreate it.
Another honest book from Adam Kay. I wouldn't say it was as funny and enjoyable as ‘This is going to hurt', but you get to see the real Adam in one.
Such a brilliant account of every curiosity led experiment that led us to discovering everything we know about particles, matter and energy. I've struggled to understand why so many of us don't enjoy physics as much as other sciences, but listening to this book made me realise that it's because of the lack of visualisation.
I see biology in plants, I see chemistry in baking soda, but physics seemed very abstract. Visualising all the groundbreaking revelations starting from simple experiments helped understand the simplicity in the thinking behind the complex findings. I'd recommend this for anyone who is curious about the world and how we got here. As Carl Sagan said, “We are a way for the cosmos, to know itself”.
If you find yourself fascinated by a deep analytical and statistical exploration of societal issues, particularly in how differently women and men are treated, this book is an excellent choice.
Even as someone who considers themselves progressive, this book opened my eyes to the complexities and challenges faced by women—a realization that often requires an objective, outside perspective to fully understand.
Love Huhg's positive outlook and I'm glad he found the secret of happiness in India. I've been practising GEM for a month now and I'm starting to see a positive change in my day-to-day life.
The audible series is exactly what the title describes. A collection of stories from people who were affected by the British empire that triggers conversations.
I'm glad we have started talking about our colonial history. In the words of Shashi Tharoor “We can forgive, but not forget”. Once we learn how history had shaped us, it can only see us free.
Crikey! What a great read. I had a few too many mindblown moments while reading this book. I've always been intrigued by time travel sci-fi's, but Blake takes it to a whole another level by tying it with memory manipulation.
I was just a bit disappointed with the missing scientific explanations of the time travel, but Blake's movie-like storytelling and his ability to paint the different timelines for us makes this book a gripping read.
Learned a really important life lesson from this book. None of us can accurately judge a stranger from a few interactions.
More like science fiction!!
Quite a long book, but I'm thankful for audible.
David's optimism is contagious and makes me wanna believe in his vision for the future of humanity.
Bill Bryson is one gifted writer who could translate science into something anyone finds interesting to read. We are who we are by random chance, and this book attempts to show the order in it.
I'm glad I picked this book up. It made me realise my passion for health and curiosity for science. I'm now pursuing a career in health, and this book gave me the nudge I needed.
Factual and undeniable!
Made me realise sexism against women and the
underlying bias is much bigger and subtle than I thought it was.
This little book has some great tips on living a happier life, but some of them are not backed by evidence. It didn't leave an impact on me because of this reason.
The Venn diagram in the introduction led me to believe that the book is about finding purpose and meaning in life. I feel deceived since it covered very little on that topic.
I'm giving it a 3 star because I think the book promised something and delivered something else.
It really reminds me of Daniel Kahneman's “Thinking, Fast and Slow.” The book does a great job showing how our gut feelings can be super useful when we're drowning in info, but also how they can trick us, especially in high-stakes situations or when we've got built-in biases. What really hit home for me was how Gladwell ties this all back to real-world issues like the unfair jailing and wrongful killing of innocent Black men in America. It's eye-opening to see how quick judgments can have such big impacts.
Giving a 4 star rating just because of the stories and its relevance to the content. I don't expect scientists to write an entertaining book, or be Bill Bryson but some help from a good writer could have made this book a great read (or listen).
This book is packed with a lot of data correlating hormones and behaviour. I had a few aaha moments when it clicked why chasing a dream feels much better than living the dream. I'd recommend this book for anyone who is trying to understand themselves better, because our hormones do make who we are but have some freewill in managing it.
I listened to this book when I realized I wanted to go to university again and learn something new. This time with intention and curiosity, not just to get a job. All I was expecting from this book was to hear how important education is, but instead, I got to know this incredible girl who had the courage to break free of the shackles of radical culture and beliefs and made an admirable woman out of herself. She doesn't accuse but delicately shows us through her lens how debilitating authoritarian parenting and upbringing can be.
My takeaway:
Education is not about learning the truth, education is about learning different narratives of the same truth and finding your own narrative.