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
This would have been a one star book at best were it not for the top notch/informative content.
The book served to improve my self awareness of how I This would have been a one star book at best were it not for the top notch/informative content.
The book served to improve my self awareness of how I navigate planet Earth. Anchoring, Hyperbolic discounting and survivorship biases were my favorites.
The writing style? Mediocre, mediocre, mediocre :-)...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
The author relies heavily on Buddhist literature to provide a useful framework for being more equanimous and serene when going about our(stressful?) dThe author relies heavily on Buddhist literature to provide a useful framework for being more equanimous and serene when going about our(stressful?) day to day lives.
It could have been five stars but for: a) I found his writing style(Or was it his English?) sorely wanting. b) While the author claimed that you don't have to be a Buddhist to read the book(He stuck to this task brilliantly), some concepts however went over my head (Non Buddhists may encounter some of these occassionaly)...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
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.
This book has a really useful life lesson: that under objectively difficult life situations, there really is a way out if you remain calm and analyze This book has a really useful life lesson: that under objectively difficult life situations, there really is a way out if you remain calm and analyze the situation. Tapping out can be an option sometimes, but it should never be the first instinct.
I won't forget judge Bullard's neurosis, and Lucien's margaritas. That was legendary stuff....more
This is a heartbreaking story of injustice, despair, contentment in the midst of objectively difficult circumstances, hope in the face of defeat and fThis is a heartbreaking story of injustice, despair, contentment in the midst of objectively difficult circumstances, hope in the face of defeat and forgiveness. It reminds us that though we've made great progress as a civilization, there's much work to be done on racial prejudice, intolerance and ethics.
This exchange was heartbreaking:
“You know, I don’t care whether you did or didn’t do it. In fact, I believe you didn’t do it. But it doesn’t matter. If you didn’t do it, one of your brothers did. And you’re going to take the rap. You want to know why?”
I just shook my head.
“I can give you five reasons why they are going to convict you. Do you want to know what they are?”
I shook my head, no, but he continued.
“Number one, you’re black. Number two, a white man gonna say you shot him. Number three, you’re gonna have a white district attorney. Number four, you’re gonna have a white judge. And number five, you’re gonna have an all-white jury.”
He paused and smiled at me then.
“You know what that spell?”
I shook my head, but I knew what he was saying. You couldn’t be raised in the South and not know what he was saying. My whole body went numb, like I was under an ice-cold shower in the middle of winter.
“Conviction. Conviction. Conviction. Conviction. Conviction.” He pointed to each finger on his left hand and then he held up the number five and turned his palm toward me.""...more
This undoubtedly is by far the saddest piece of literature that I've ever read. It's a witness to humanity's darkest chapters - The holocaust. It remiThis undoubtedly is by far the saddest piece of literature that I've ever read. It's a witness to humanity's darkest chapters - The holocaust. It reminds us that man's capacity for violence and brutality is unparalleled. Any conceivable pain and suffering just fades away in comparison....more
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