My all time favorite books (66)

  • Open

    By: Andre Agassi   

    Pages: 388

    Biography, Sports

    My recommendation: 9 / 10

    Date read: Before 2013

    Brief review: Andre Agassi, now retired, was one of greatest tennis players in the world. His father told him once - 'anyone who hits a million balls a year can never be defeated'. He did exactly that. The results was, he won 8 singles grand slam titles. Though he hated tennis but for some reason he went on with it and went on well. The book is about his journey on way to become of the best in the world. His success is a result of hard practice and an eye for perfection. It's a fantastic read and if you a tennis lover, you simply can't miss it.

  • The Wal-Mart Way

    By: Don Soderquist   

    Pages: 240

    Business

    My recommendation: 10 / 10

    Date read: Before 2013

    Brief review: When you are unwilling to compromise on your dream it can result in creating the world's largest company. Sam Walton did exactly that. From a single store in Arkansas to becoming the world's largest is the story of Wal-Mart. It's an inspiring tale of how it all happened. Written by a former CEO of Walmart, this book gives you the inside story like no one else. Examples and events described in the book captures the essence of Walmart - Simplicity. Every one should read this one.

  • Six Thinking Hats

    By: Edward de Bono   

    Pages: 173

    Business, Self Help

    My recommendation: 10 / 10

    Date read: Before 2013

    Brief review: This brilliant book is about 'How to think better and take faster decisions'. While it's usage in all situations could be debated but I quite liked the idea offered in the book. It talks about thinking differently on the same subject by wearing six different hats. The white hat is just for facts, figures and objective information. The red hat is to express emotions and feelings. The black hat acts as a devil's advocate and negative argument. The yellow hat shows optimism & positivity. The green hat stands for creativity and finally, the blue hat is about controlling the other hats. The key message is that the same person needs to offer her opinion differently by wearing a different hat to make the the discussion fruitful and conclude faster. Edward de Bono is one of my favorites and I will highly recommend his books.

  • What they don’t teach you at Harvard Business School

    By: Mark H Mccormack   

    Pages: 249

    Business, Self Help

    My recommendation: 9 / 10

    Date read: Before 2013

    Brief review: As the title suggests, the book is about practical aspects of life and business. Mark is considered to be one of the most powerful man in sports. He founded IMG (International Management Group), which was the first and the most successful sports management company in the world. Being highly successful himself, he gives several golden advice in the book. His suggests that we should do we say, commit to quality and charge for our expertise not time. Being a master deal maker, his ideas on sales and negotiations are superb. I would strongly recommend this book to everyone.

  • Tough Time Never Last, But Tough People Do

    By: Robert Schuller   

    Pages: 207

    Motivation, Self Help

    My recommendation: 9 / 10

    Date read: Before 2013

    Brief review: It's a powerful self help book. Everyone faces challenging times but tough people stay stronger and never quit. Dr. Schuller lists down the qualities of people who cruise past difficult times and circumstances. The book is full of real life examples which are motivating and inspiring. People of all ages should read this book atleast once.

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