Category: Books

“Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things” by Adam Grant

Another great read from Adam. As the title suggests, the author explores self-improvement techniques by embracing the unknown and unfamiliar, overcoming obstacles by building support systems, and discovering inner potential—not through the end result, but through the growth that happens along the way. Why does Finland’s education system consistently rank among the best in the […]

“Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know” by Malcolm Gladwell

My intuition told me this book would be a practical guide, filled with tips and examples, aimed at people who struggle to initiate conversations with others. However, it’s not. Instead, the book uncovers a few fundamental yet eye-opening misconceptions and mechanisms within human behavior that hinder our ability to understand others. For example, the idea […]

“The IBM Way” by Buck Rogers

What a great read! I got in touch with this book at my local Little Free Library book exchange. By the way, the Little Free Library initiative truly serves its purpose which is to expand access to books for all. Having something to read while our kids enjoy the outdoor is a brilliant idea! Initially, […]