Motivation (21)

  • The Talent Code

    By: Daniel Coyle   

    Pages: 246

    Motivation

    My recommendation: 9 / 10

    Date read: 22nd Aug'17

    Brief review: Why are so many great soccer players from Brazil? Why Italy produces so many world renowned painters and sculptors? Why younger kids in the family are the fastest runners? How Se Ri Pak change the outlook of Gold in South Korea? A brilliant book emphasizing that greatness isn’t born; it’s grown. Citing hundreds of research and real life examples, Daniel Coyle suggests that practice is the essence of our success. Not only that, the environment around us also plays a powerful role in shaping us. I am in big believer in the power of practice and this is one of the reasons I like this book very much.

  • The Compound Effect

    By: Darren Hardy   

    Pages: 200

    Motivation, Self Help

    My recommendation: 9 / 10

    Date read: 10th Aug'17

    Brief review: Everything we do; compounds over time. Darren Hardy himself is quite successful (owner of Success Magazine). He became a multimillionaire in his twenties. He makes his point by brilliant examples. How 125 calories every day can make you lose or gain 33 pounds over 31 months. How the routine of Michael Phelps made him a world champion. I liked this book because I am myself a big believer in the power of compounding. It's a no nonsense book. Concise and to the point. A must read.

  • The obstacle is the way

    By: Ryan Holiday    

    Pages: 224

    Motivation, Self Help

    My recommendation: 9 / 10

    Date read: 4th Jul'17

    Brief review: This book is inspired by the thoughts and writings of some great leaders and philosophers like, Marcus Aurelius, Heraclitus, Virgil and others. As the title suggests, Ryan believes that through the obstacles, there is a way. We need to recognize our power, control emotions, alter perspectives and to think differently. Ryan uses examples of great men in history who defied all challenges and marched ahead. John Rockefeller became the wealthiest American simply by his discipline of perception. Rubin Carter, a top contender for middleweight title, recognized his power and spent every minute to fight his own case to walk out of prison after nineteen years. Ryan is an authority and proponent on stoic way of living. Strongly recommended.

  • A shot at History

    By: Abhinav Bindra & Rohit Brijnath   

    Pages: 221

    Biography, Motivation

    My recommendation: 9 / 10

    Date read: 24th Jun'17

    Brief review: Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold. It was in Beijing 2008 in the Men's 10 Metres shooting. This book is a step by step account of his love for the game, preparation for the big event, failing and winning. It talks about the small small things that makes a big impact, the unconditional support of family, the hurt and distraction because of the careless attitude of Indian officials and an untiring commitment to improvement. When Abhinav loses the finals in Athens 2008 due to a unthinkable freak occurrence, he goes in the grind again for four more years to take another shot in 2008. Finally, his efforts pay off as he creates history by becoming the first individual to win an Olympic gold for India. Abhinav defines what perfection is and takes it to next level. What failure teaches you and how you reignite yourself again. Written in a lucid language it will fill you with optimism and encourage to think big. Excellent read.

  • Mountain to climb

    By: David Lim   

    Pages: 231

    Motivation, Non Fiction

    My recommendation: 7 / 10

    Date read: 20th Apr'17

    Brief review: David Lim was the leader of the first Singapore expedition to Mount Everest in 1998. He narrates what it takes to get on top of Mount Everest. It took them 4 years of practice and team work to achieve this enormous feat. It required tough decisions even if it meant leaving a friend from the final list of climbers. It required tremendous amount of discipline and patience. At one point of time they came within 100 metres of the summit only to turn back. Leaders are tough and so was David in the quest to conquer the highest peak in the world, the Mount Everest. The team finally made it to the summit on 25th May'1998. I don't have keen interest in mountaineering but I enjoyed reading this book and I hope you too will.

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