Brief Summary of Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a self-help communication classic that’s been changing lives since 1936. Carnegie lays out practical principles for building relationships and swaying others, like showing genuine interest, listening actively, and avoiding criticism. … Read more
The Courage to Be Disliked Review: A Liberating Take on Self-Freedom The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga is a self-help philosophy gem that flips how you see happiness and freedom. Framed as a Socratic dialogue between a curious youth and a wise philosopher, it unpacks Alfred Adler’s psychology through bold, … Read more
Elon Musk Biography Review: A Thrilling Peek into a Titan’s Mind Walter Isaacson’s Elon Musk is an entrepreneur biography that crackles with the energy of its larger-than-life subject. From a rough childhood in Pretoria, dodging bullies and a volatile dad, to building empires like Tesla and SpaceX, Musk’s journey is a wild ride. Isaacson, trailing … Read more
Brief Summary of Book: 21 Days of Effective Communication By Ian Tuhovsky 21 Days of Effective Communication by Ian Tuhovsky is a self-help communication guide that’s like a 21-day bootcamp for your social game. Designed to sharpen your speaking, listening, and connecting skills, it offers daily habits and exercises to build confidence and social intelligence. … Read more
The Art of Seduction Review: A Masterful Playbook for Influence Robert Greene’s The Art of Seduction is a riveting self-help strategy book that dissects the art of captivating others. Through 24 tactics and nine seducer archetypes—like the Charismatic, Coquette, and Ideal Lover—Greene explores how to wield charm in romance, business, or social spheres. Drawing from … Read more
Brief Summary of Book: So Good They Can’t Ignore You So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport is a career development gem that flips the “follow your passion” mantra on its head. Newport argues that chasing passion often leads to frustration, and instead, you should focus on building rare and valuable skills to … Read more
The Way, The Enemy, and The Key #2 Ego Is the Enemy By Ryan Holiday Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a sharp, no-nonsense guide to taming the ego that sabotages success and happiness, blending Stoic philosophy with real-world stories that hit like a wake-up call. Holiday, a modern Stoicism guru, argues that ego—our … Read more
Surrounded by Idiots By Thomas erikson Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson is a game-changing personality types book that’ll make you rethink every annoying coworker, friend, or family member who’s ever driven you up the wall. Erikson, a Swedish behavioral expert, drops a simple yet eye-opening system to decode why people act the way they … Read more
The Laws of Human Nature Review: A Masterclass in Understanding People The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene is a self-help psychology powerhouse that decodes the complexities of human behavior. Through 18 laws—covering narcissism, envy, leadership, and more—Greene dissects what drives us, blending historical anecdotes, psychological research, and practical strategies. From Cleopatra’s charm to … Read more
deep work Deep Work by Cal Newport is like a wake-up call for anyone drowning in notifications and to-do lists. Newport argues that in our crazy, distracted world, the ability to focus intensely—aka “deep work”—is a superpower for getting ahead. He breaks it down: shallow work (emails, social media) kills productivity, but deep work (uninterrupted, … Read more