A few years back, I read Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Only recently, during my learning of the Leading Team Course on Coursera, Scott DeRue, of the faculty at Ross Business School at the University of Michigan, referred to Cain’s five personality traits mentioned in her book. This has prompted me to revisit my notes and...
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklMy rating: 5 of 5 starsMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl is about how people can deal with pain and find meaning in their lives. The book is split into two parts. The first part is about Frankl’s time in the concentration camp and how he managed to survive the Holocaust. In the second part, “Logotherapy in a Nutshell”...
When I moved to Pune in 2019, two wonderful things happened: the pleasant weather and my rediscovery of tennis. Over the past five years, playing daily, I’ve sought ways to improve my game, both technically and mentally. This quest led me to The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey, a book that offers valuable lessons for professional and personal growth. Below is my detailed summary of...
I hate to admit that I struggle with information overload. I often find it difficult to keep track of important insights, retrieve useful information when needed, and turn knowledge into action, despite using a digital note-taking app. Building a Second Brain, by Tiago Forte, has helped me to overcome this challenge. About the Author: Tiago Forte is a productivity expert and has worked with...
