Nudge

Author: Richard H Thaler & Cass R Sunstein Publication Date: February 2009

2022-02-12 2 min read Sincheenz

The book starts off with a condescending tone, emphasizing that society consists of Humans or Econs, and it is written to help the former—the Humans. The author takes it a step further by calling Humans as the “Homers” of society, portraying them as lacking basic common sense and the ability to reason. This provocative tone may be intentional, and if you can get past it and continue reading, the book does offer a few valuable takeaways. Continue reading

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Becoming

Author: Michelle Obama Publication Date: November 2018

2022-02-01 1 min read Sincheenz

Michelle Obama, so much grace, so much wisdom, and yet so humble and down to earth. A woman with passion who shined despite her husband. I listened to the audio version of the book, and her narration was so good that at times I felt like I was in the same room with her, experiencing what she was talking about. Her closeness to her parents, her family, her husband, and her children is all remarkable. Continue reading

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Think Again - The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Author: Adam Grant Publication Date: February 2021

2022-01-30 1 min read Sincheenz

A good book to start the year 2022 with! In the last couple of months, it has become an almost impossible task to have a peaceful gathering with friends or family. The multitude of lockdowns has made it impossible to meet and even when we meet it seems like an event to dread where Vaccination and Government policy seems to be the dominant topic. What starts as a discussion often turns into a yelling match between some and leaves everybody else frustrated. Continue reading

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Atomic Habits - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Author: James Clear Publication Date: October 2018

2021-12-01 1 min read Sincheenz

Atomic Habits is a book that can really get you geared and motivated. Most of us have probably heard many suggestions mentioned in this book in spurts from different sources. The fact that it is consolidated into one work, is very useful. Now comes the more exciting part - will I be able to apply the tips to my life and more importantly actually follow through! The main takeaway is that you should not trying implementing change all at once. Continue reading

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Invisible Women

Author: Caroline Criado Perez Publication Date: March 2019

2021-08-01 2 min read Sincheenz

This book is highly informative.It is a hard read as there is so much information and studies, but I still loved it. I come from a generation that often received advice to toughen up and refrain from complaining to succeed in a predominantly male-dominated world, I work in. Nobody expected me to do the man’s job or be part of this world—it was my own wanting and doing. If I pointed out its disadvantages, I might have been deemed unfit for the job. Continue reading

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