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Four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Think about just how little time we have Four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman was…
Category: Books
Reflections on (and summaries of) non-fiction books I have read
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Radical candor by Kim Scott
Giving feedback well requires you to challenge individuals whilst caring for them Radical candor by…
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Invisible women by Caroline Criado-Perez
Data is sexist, and that’s just the beginning. Invisible women by Caroline Criado-Perez describes how…
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The squiggly career by Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis
Unlocking career success: embracing the non-linear path to professional fulfilment The squiggly career by Helen…
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The no asshole rule by Robert Sutton
Stop assholes from infecting your organisational culture at all cost The No Asshole Rule by…
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Can’t hurt me by David Goggins
Your mind is the only thing holding you back Can’t hurt me by David Goggins…
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168 hours by Laura Vanderkam
Fill up your week with the tasks that only you can do 168 hours by…
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The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters
Your chimp is emotional and irrational; you are not your chimp. The Chimp Paradox by…
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Die with zero by Bill Perkins
Maximise your life’s experiences, by emptying your bank balance. Die with zero by Bill Perkins…
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Rich dad, poor dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
There is something different about ‘the rich’ – they play the money game differently. Rich…
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Awaken the giant within by Anthony Robbins
If you truly decide to change, you can make it happen. Awaken the giant within…
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The war of art and Do the work by Steven Pressfield
Sit down and start your work; there is no shortcut. The war of art by…
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So good they can’t ignore you by Cal Newport
Develop unique skills to create a meaningful career. So good they can’t ignore you by…
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You are a badass at making money by Jen Sincero
Change your mindset to change your bank balance. You are a badass at making money…
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The courage to be disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
Use your control over your mind to improve your work, relationships, and life The courage…
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Magic of thinking big by David J. Schwartz
A practical guide to a ‘positive mental attitude’ The magic of thinking big by David…
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The last lecture by Randy Pausch
Approach life without taking yourself too seriously, but be prepared to work hard The last…
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The road less travelled by M. Scott Peck
Life is difficult. The road less travelled by M. Scott Peck is a philosophical and…
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The art of learning by Josh Waitzkin
When you internalise the process you can reach a higher level. The art of learning…
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Getting things done by David Allen
Know what is outstanding and plan physical actions Getting things done by David Allen is…
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The compound effect by Darren Hardy
Be impatient to act, but patient for results. The compound effect by Darren Hardy is…
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Purple cow by Seth Godin
Very good is bad. Purple cow by Seth Godin is another excellent short book but…
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Zero to one by Peter Thiel
The innovations that create change don’t provide incremental improvement, they are truly novel. Zero to…
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The E-myth revisited by Michael E. Gerber
Don’t fall into the trap of working in your business and not on it. The…
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Start with why and Find your why by Simon Sinek
Knowing what drives you and your organisation can save 1000 future decisions. Start with why…
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Value(s) by Mark Carney
Crises have shown how what we value has been separated from our values. Value(s) by…
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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Simplicity. Perfectionism. Control. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson gives a detailed account of the man’s…
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Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
We are merely vectors that bring creative ideas into being. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert…
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Atomic habits by James Clear
Consistent small actions can lead to substantial change over time Atomic habits by James Clear…
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Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo
Nine steps to make you a better speaker Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo is…