Tag: self-help

  • Same as Ever

    Book: Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never ChangesAuthor: Morgan HouselGenre: Self-help, psychologyRating: ★★★ Buy now on Amazon REVIEWWhile many of the principles/mental models in this book might feel familiar to seasoned readers, Housel’s narrative approach keeps the content engaging. TAKEAWAYSCh 2: Hanging by a thread Ch 3: Risk is what you don’t see…

  • The Courage to Be Disliked

    Book: The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your life and Achieve Real HappinessAuthor: Ichiro KishimiGenre: Self-helpRating: ★★★★ Buy now Amazon Review: The Courage to Be Disliked explores the theories of lesser-known psychologist Alfred Adler on finding happiness and fulfilment. Presented as a dialogue between a young man…

  • The Art of Clear Thinking

    Book: The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot’s Timeless Rules for Making Tough DecisionsAuthor: Hasard LeeGenre: Self-helpRating: ★★★★★ Buy now Amazon Review: As an aspiring pilot, The Art of Clear Thinking held me captive with its vivid tales from the cockpit, where decisions carry life-altering stakes. Yet, it’s not merely a memoir of…