A compelling plot full of treacheries within treacheries. Some useful life lessons learnt as well. The only regret for me is the lack of a moral accouA compelling plot full of treacheries within treacheries. Some useful life lessons learnt as well. The only regret for me is the lack of a moral accountability for Don Croce. Highly recommended....more
A wonderful re-read. This will definitely be my "Bible" on money matters for the long haul.A wonderful re-read. This will definitely be my "Bible" on money matters for the long haul....more
I was skeptical about reading this book (Afraid I'll find an egocentric man perhaps?)
Boy was I wrong.
This was an influential read. You don't have to bI was skeptical about reading this book (Afraid I'll find an egocentric man perhaps?)
Boy was I wrong.
This was an influential read. You don't have to be a football fan. Or a Manchester United fan for that matter to enjoy the book. Any person in a position of leadership (Or aspiring to be one) will find the book worthwhile.
This book is an effort by Sir Alex Ferguson to crystallize and articulate his management philosophy, drawn on lessons from his time at the helm of Manchester united (And Aberdeen at before that)
Nothing revolutionary here. He uses the traits necessary to achieve at the highest level that he observed from Manchester United legends such as Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Christiano Ronaldo, Roy Kean, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.
Handwork.
And discipline.
And great attitude.
And professionalism
It is a timely reminder of going back to the basics. ...more
This is a collection of self expression writings by Wentworth Miller, prison break's lead actor(Michael Scofield) on his Facebook page done over a perThis is a collection of self expression writings by Wentworth Miller, prison break's lead actor(Michael Scofield) on his Facebook page done over a period of five years.
I find him wise, intelligent, articulate and compassionate. As someone who's working hard on improving my social skills (To navigate this world better?) I found his writings(notes) insightful and well thought out. It was a joy to pluck out some pearl of middle-age wisdom from him....more
Sir David Attenborough is a living legend, and this book is a masterpiece. It's a century's worth of his accumulated knowledge and wisdom on our planeSir David Attenborough is a living legend, and this book is a masterpiece. It's a century's worth of his accumulated knowledge and wisdom on our planet, and it was easy to see why he is a "Sir" going over the pages.
This book needs to be translated to every language, and every person on planet Earth needs to read it, understand it and act upon it. It needs to be made a mandatory read in all institutions of learning.
I've watched the documentary version of the book. It is the sort of media that needs to played and replayed over and over in all waiting areas - hospitals, bus stations, airports, railway stations, hair dressers etc - until it sinks to our subconscious minds.
What a man and a leader Biden is. Although swamped by the demands that the Vice presidency of the US carries with it, it was a life lesson learning hoWhat a man and a leader Biden is. Although swamped by the demands that the Vice presidency of the US carries with it, it was a life lesson learning how seriously he took his obligations as a husband, father and pop.
The book is also an excellent example of how English should be written :-)...more
My goodness, this is easily the best book I've read in quite a while, and will definitely be a strong contender for my favorite book of 2020.
It's a stMy goodness, this is easily the best book I've read in quite a while, and will definitely be a strong contender for my favorite book of 2020.
It's a story that has triggered every possible emotion in me: Sadness, disgust, anger, dismay...joy. It is a story of unbelievable lows - many rock bottoms - and few and far between wins. It reminds us of human being's capacity to subject a fellow being to violence and torture and cruelty and meanness. It is also a testament for human being's capacity to survive under objectively difficult conditions.
This is the perfect antidote when you feel like whining and complaining. Your apparent problems will just pale by comparison :-)
Well, that was a fascinating read. I picked out the book because it had been recommended by both Bill Gates and Jack Dorsey.
The basic premise of the bWell, that was a fascinating read. I picked out the book because it had been recommended by both Bill Gates and Jack Dorsey.
The basic premise of the book is that with the ever increasing complexity in different domains (Medicine, Airline industry, Construction, Finance etc), relying on our expertise in these fields may not be enough. Human memory and attention is susceptible to lapses. Making use of a short, simple, clear and relevant checklist can protect us from our faulty brains.
I'll personally adopt the use of checklists in certain areas of my life.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a gutsy lady, and this is her well thought out and well written memoir. It gives insight to the working mechanics of Islam. Is it fAyaan Hirsi Ali is a gutsy lady, and this is her well thought out and well written memoir. It gives insight to the working mechanics of Islam. Is it funny? - yes. Is it sad? - yes. Is it a worthwhile read? - Yes. Haweya, Ayaan's sister, was such an adorable character....more
This is an extremely sad masterpiece of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Rwandan story is the story of a cataclysmic failure of humanity to heed to a caThis is an extremely sad masterpiece of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Rwandan story is the story of a cataclysmic failure of humanity to heed to a call for help from an endangered people. It's a story of a myopic view - of how a failure to see beyond your own self-interest or your own national interest can run a country's civilization off a cliff. It's a story of a failure to communicate and reason reliably.
I have been left with a lot of what if questions. What if the then UN were a less bureaucratic entity?, what if the UN were not denied the political will and the material means by some superpower nations to prevent the tragedy?, what if UNAMIR were not an undermanned and a poorly resourced peacekeeping mission?, what if the mission had a competent SRSG from the beginning?......more
There may come a time when we meddle with our genomes in such a way that not being able to run a marathon at age 200 will be considered a profound disThere may come a time when we meddle with our genomes in such a way that not being able to run a marathon at age 200 will be considered a profound disability. People will send you donations when you’re in that condition. Genetic Engineering imagines a world where humans transcend the limitations of our current Biology(Homo Sapiens has time-limited hardware and a very buggy software)
The future of human reproduction may lie in In vitro fertilisation(IVF) and embryo selection to screen for desired human traits(Height, beauty, IQ, resistance to diseases etc).
Given the benefits of Genetic Engineering, there are serious ethical concerns to be addressed before it can be widely accepted, chief among them being the uncomfortable parallels with early 20th century Eugenics.
This book covers a myriad of topics: The future of reproduction, implications of meddling with our genome, current gene-editing technologies, ethical implications of genetic engineering etc
This is a brilliant account of the past, present and future of Autonomous Vehicles and the transport system.
The author makes the point that the auto iThis is a brilliant account of the past, present and future of Autonomous Vehicles and the transport system.
The author makes the point that the auto industry has largely remained unchanged in its 130 year history. Current vehicles are still ape-driven, addicted to oil, unnecessarily bulky, sit idle 90% of the time and devilishly expensive to own and maintain. They are not ideal for city transportation factoring their size and dangerous speeds. Everything about them screams waste.
The auto industry has reached an inflection point. We have to severe the relationship between transportation and vehicle ownership. The future of transportation will very likely be: 1. Autonomous - AI driven vehicles. These has the potential to eliminate about 90% of the annual 1.3 million deaths on the road. Hardware and software is several orders of magnitude more reliable than apes. 2. Electric - or fuel cells?. Will curtail the rate at which we are pumping carbon into the atmosphere and simplifies vehicle architecture(No engine, transmission, exhaust systems etc). 3. Shared - It will be bad economics to own a personal car, given how cheap(on cost per mile basis) autonomous electric vehicles would be. E.g 70%-90% of an Uber trip goes to the driver. This cost is simply deleted for a completely autonomous vehicle.
Highly recommended - It may prove though to be a difficult read if hardware and software is not your cup of tea....more
This is the stuff of legend!...mad skills!!! John Kiriamiti is Kenya's equivalent of America's John Dillinger. This is his adrenaline-fueled narrativeThis is the stuff of legend!...mad skills!!! John Kiriamiti is Kenya's equivalent of America's John Dillinger. This is his adrenaline-fueled narrative of his exploits as a gangster. The last chapters leading to his arrest were simply heroic.
As to the difficulty of reforming criminals, one paragraph left me in stitches "There is this man called Laban Nyutu Muiruri, a man who is a hardcore. To have him reformed would cost the authorities not less than one million Kenyan shillings and that should be kept in his bank account, otherwise he would still go back to the game. There is this other one called Mike Davis Thiong’o who swears that he will die a millionaire. When you ask him how he will manage it, his eyes turn blood red, his face turns as hard as granite, then with a voice as hard as his face he tells you, ‘A .45 is a master key to every safe in existence. It will be my spoon, my dish and my meal!’"...more
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