Book review
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson
We are constantly reminded of people's opinions of us. It can be well-intentioned expectations from our family and friends or non-constructive criticisms from…
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Book review
Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari
I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading Harari's previous book, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. Harari discussed the progression of humankind and posed…
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Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
When I first came across Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, it did not pique my interest. The book cover is dull and the title seems to…
Biography
Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future is Ashlee Vance's biography of Elon Musk that was first published in 2015. At the age of 17, Elon…
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Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace
At 27 years old, I still go through periods where I have my Disney playlist on repeat on Spotify. I grew up and enjoyed numerous Pixar classics such as Toy…
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Educated by Tara Westover
Tara Westover was raised in a Mormon survivalist home in rural Idaho. Her dad Gene doesn't believe in government institutions and prepares the family to brace…
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris is based on the story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, during World War II. In April 1942, Lale was forcibly…
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Start With Why By Simon Sinek
Why did we start doing what we are doing in the first place? Often times when a company becomes successful, its leaders start to focus on what they are doing as…
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The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill
The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill is a novel that narrates the life of Aminata Diallo, who was abducted from her village, Bayo, at the age of 11. Aminata was…
Book review
Book Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
I have seen mixed reviews on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. Some reviews said it's life-changing and others said you just need to…