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5 most influential books I read in 2018
From learning to think in hundred-thousand-year timescales to discovering data-driven optimism, these five books fundamentally shifted how I see the world and work.
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Learn to Lead: no one is born a great people manager
Being a brilliant individual contributor doesn't automatically make you a great manager—it's a specialty requiring years of practice and a burning desire to learn.
What I have learnt from Ray Dalio - Billionaire investor, Time magazine the 100 most influential people
I discovered Ray Dalio's principles on radical transparency and debt cycles, transforming how I think about decision-making and building resilient portfolios.
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What I learnt about the human race through Yuval Harari’s books
No. 05Book reviewThe Third Industrial Revolution - by Jeremy Rifkin
No. 06book reviewHighly recommended "Quiet the power of Introverts" by Susan Cain
No. 07book review"The power of habit" - strong narrative & highly recommended
No. 08Book review"How brands grow" - a thought provoking and insightful book
No. 09book reviewPractical & prescriptive book on writing better content - Highly recommended
No. 10book reviewBest management book of 2015 "High output management" by Andy Grove, former Intel CEO
No. 11Book reviewThe value of a smile at Christmas - Dale Carnegie
No. 12book review"Contagious: Why Things Catch on" book review
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