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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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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Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

2022-03-12 3 min read Sincheenz

I did the audio version of the book and was initially put off by the narrator’s dramatic voice. I decided to ignore the nasal accent and pay attention to the content, and I am happy that I persisted. This book is a treasure. I like how it combines crime scenes and professional as well as personal scenarios. The concepts of behavioral economics – loss aversion, anchoring bias, and more – are explained very well through the real-life crime and drama stories. Continue reading

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The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

2022-03-12 1 min read Sincheenz

“When you see someone driving a nice car, you rarely think, “Wow, the guy driving that car is cool.” Instead, you think, “Wow, if I had that car people would think I’m cool.” Subconscious or not, this is how people think.” Morgan Housel summarizes it so well in this one sentence. Our financial decisions many time are based on our expectations of societal approval. It is important to weigh our wants with the actual need. Continue reading

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Atomic Habits by James Clear

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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