The Book Talk #10 – Lean In

6 min read… Hey, welcome to the 10th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. It’s your first time here? Then check our other posts. In this episode, we’ll discuss Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. The book explains how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. It encourages women to seek challenges, take risks, and…

The Book talk #9 – Goodbye, Things

10 min read… If you are new here, this is the 9th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other posts here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki. This is my 2nd book on Minimalism after Essential Essays. I thank my cricket mate Ollie Newton for recommending this book. Minimalism…

You can persuade anyone with these 6 phrases

6 min read… Scott Adams – the name is here to stay. This is my 5th blog on Scott’s book and brace yourselves, there’s more coming your way. This man has scores of valuable gems. Let’s talk about persuasion in this article. To persuade is to induce someone to do something, through reasoning or argument….

The Book talk #8 – How to fail at almost everything and still win big

10 min read… If you are new here, this is the 8th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss How to fail at almost everything and still win big by Scott Adams. Scott Adams is a cartoonist and the creator of Dilbert comics. This book is as comprehensive…

The Book Talk #7 – Rework

8 min read… If you are new here, this is the 7th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Rework by Jason Fried. What would be your idea of starting a business? Writing a business plan, studying the competition, seeking investors, etc? Rework breaks all these conventions and…

The formula to striking up a conversation with anyone

4 min read… Some people are skilled conversationalists, and I’m not one. At times, I cringe when I have to meet new people. It’s not because I dislike or intend to disrespect anyone, but because I am bad with conversations. I have friends who can talk to anyone they meet and within minutes, find a…

English grammar test – I scored 0 out of 3. What’s yours?

4 min read… You’re not William Shakespeare. You’re not Jane Austen. Honestly, you don’t need to be at their level of proficiency to speak/write in English with proper grammar. I have been learning English since I was 3, and 23 years later, I still make the most obvious mistakes sometimes. While writing my blog posts,…

Bullshit detector – A system for sorting truth from rubbish

3 min read… We live in a world of information overload. Social and digital media are a breeding ground for fake news and misinformation. Even during this pandemic, we have received innumerable false cures, warnings of lockdown that prompt panic buying, and what not? If you have ever received WhatsApp forwards claiming garlic can cure…

The Book Talk #6 – Essential Zen Habits

5 min read… If you are new here, this is the 6th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Essential Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. I learned about Leo Babauta while reading Essential Essays by The Minimalists. They had mentioned him more than a few times. Leo…

The Book Talk #5 – Essential Essays by The Minimalists

7 min read… If you are new here, this is the 5th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Essential Essays by The Minimalists. I discovered The Minimalists by chance while browsing something at work a few months ago. While I had already been inclined…

The Book Talk #4 – Atomic Habits

10 min read… If you are new here, this is the 4th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Atomic Habits by James Clear. We tend to believe huge results come from huge actions. To lose weight, build a business or winning a…

The Book Talk #3 – Men are from Mars Women are from Venus

15 min read… If you are new here, this is the third episode of our book series – The Book Talk. We have already discussed The 5 am Club and Ikigai. Give them a read! We mistakenly assume that if our partners love us, they will react and behave in certain ways – the ways…