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Growth | Meditation - Marcus Aurelius (AD 161 to 180)

Growth | Meditation - Marcus Aurelius (AD 161 to 180)

Delve into the profound wisdom of "Meditation" by Marcus Aurelius, my all-time favorite book. Aurelius's dual perspective, born from personal battles and leadership, sets his writings apart. Prepare to embody fairness and justice as you navigate this transformative masterpiece.

Growth | Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1990)

Growth | Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1990)

🐵 I. One-sentence summary: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a groundbreaking exploration of the state of complete absorption in an activity, known as flow, and how it can lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life. 1. Happiness Revisited Csikszentmihalyi introduces the concept of "flow,"

Growth | Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill (1937)

Growth | Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill (1937)

Hi All, This book is a classic in the fields of self-development and personal finance. Many successful business entrepreneurs, CEOs, and coaches, including Tony Robbins, Rhonda Byrne (author of 'The Secret'), Bob Proctor, and Vishen Lakhiani of Mind Valley, have recommended this book. However, it took me many

Why I Read Books: Exploring the Benefits of Reading

Why I Read Books: Exploring the Benefits of Reading

Hi Folks, Today, I wanted to write about why I read. Somebody in my book club posed this question to the group the other day, and I found it quite interesting to hear other people's motivations and rationales as to why they read. Here are my reasons. What

Investing | Donught Economics - Kate Raworth (2017)

Investing | Donught Economics - Kate Raworth (2017)

🐵 I. One-sentence summary: Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth, an English economist, proposes a new economic model that aims to meet the needs of all people within the means of the planet, by adopting a systems thinking approach, designing economies that distribute wealth and power more equitably, regenerating natural resources and

Growth | The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Klaus Schwab (2016)

Growth | The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Klaus Schwab (2016)

🐵I. One-sentence summary: The Fourth Industrial Revolution by Klaus Schwab explores how technology is transforming society and the economy, and calls for stakeholders to work together to manage the changes and ensure that benefits are shared equitably. If you want to understand the blueprint for the future (i.e. the

Investing | Barbarians at the gate - Bryan Burrough & John Helyar (1989)

Investing | Barbarians at the gate - Bryan Burrough & John Helyar (1989)

🐵 I. One-sentence summary: Barbarians at the Gate is a gripping and comprehensive account of the RJR Nabisco LBO, exploring the personalities, motivations, and strategies of the key players involved and providing valuable insights into the world of corporate finance and M&A transactions. This is the book one of