Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

2023-10-16 3 min read Sincheenz

My cousin recommended this book to me, and I purchased it without any prior research. I’m thankful I did because reading it with an open mind, free from preconceptions, was a great. I liked it more than I had initially expected, and it felt as though the timing was perfect for me to engage with this book. In 2019, I rekindled my love for running and was beginning to develop a strong passion for it. Continue reading

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Deep Work by Cal Newport

2023-10-12 1 min read Sincheenz

Every time I reach for my phone and mindlessly scroll through YouTube or Facebook reels, I am aware that I am dulling my brain and potentially causing harm through this form of entertainment. Nevertheless, I find myself unable to break this habit. I might resist for a week, but I invariably return to it, likely because it’s such a convenient and effortless activity. In listening to Cal Newport’s “Deep Work,” he delves into these issues and offers recommendations for addressing them if one chooses to do so. Continue reading

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21 Lessons for 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

2023-09-12 3 min read Sincheenz

When I came across a snippet of an interview with Yuval Noah Harari on YouTube, where he discusses the drawbacks of AI and how it would render people ineffective and their jobs obsolete in the future, it greatly annoyed me. As a technophile, I thought to myself, “Here is another celebrity making a fuss about something he doesn’t comprehend.” I felt he was underestimating the magnitude of our achievements and being shortsighted regarding what Large Language Models could mean for the world as a whole. Continue reading

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Ikigai by Francesca Miralles i Contijoch und Héctor García

2023-09-12 1 min read Sincheenz

I did the audio version of the book and I think that was not a very good idea. I got the basic gist, but if you are keen on following the meditation methods mentioned in the last chapters, the paper version would by more practical. The book emphasizes the importance of waking up with a sense of purpose, practicing focused living, and being mindful of your diet and how you treat your body as keys to living a healthy and fulfilling life. Continue reading

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Originals by Adam Grant

2023-08-12 2 min read Sincheenz

Adam Grant’s books are not your typical self-help guides. I’m often turned off by authors who insist on prescribing perfect habits and practices to become great, awesome, or the best. When I picked up “Originals,” I initially expected it to be another one of those “do this to get that” books. I had made a decision in 2021, to be more open-minded about selfhelp books and not be overly judgmental. I’ve come to realize that there’s always something to learn or rediscover in any book. Continue reading

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