Tag: book report
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READ THIS BOOK IF… You’re someone who half-ass a lot of things You dwell too much on the negative side You are overly emotional DO NOT READ IF… You have more time at your disposal. I suggest you read A Guide to the Good Life instead. You’re already objective and calm and collected when facing…
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READ THIS BOOK IF… Interesado kang pahabain ang buhay mo Ang concepts na “aging is a disease” at “we have the right to choose how we die” ay controversial sayo at gusto mong malaman bakit nasabi yun nung author You don’t mind learning a few scientific terms (like methionine and epigenome) and some scientific explanations…
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READ THIS IF… Curious ka kung bakit sikat ‘tong book na ‘to sa mga productivity gurus sa YouTube You appreciate endless explanations detailing countless studies and experiments from decades of research by a Nobel Prize winner author Sa personal reading journey ko, yung non-fiction book na pinaka nag-cause ng mental strain sakin ay yung book…
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READ THIS IF… If you’re a very busy leader or a person who’s really in demand You want to learn to say “No.” without feeling guilty (but also, if you’re someone who won’t get fired if you say no to a task/meeting) You want to value simplicity more (although I’m sure there’s a better book…
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READ THIS IF… You want to learn how to craft and tell better stories You want to read a super entertaining book filled with the author’s own stories You want to know how storytelling can be a superpower Naka-discover nanaman ako ng hidden gem sa book na ‘to. Lately, madami akong pinapanood na YouTubers na…
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READ THIS IF… You want to build better connections with other people You want to be more courageous You read Brené Brown’s Ted Talk and you can’t get enough of her DON’T READ THIS IF… You’re perfect Eto ulit yung book of the month ng book club namin at kakatapos ko lang syang basahin kahapon.…
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READ THIS IF… You’d like to learn (or relearn) how everything began You’re interested in learning about history, science and technology Gusto mong magalit (?) sa sarili nating species Reading about how humans and animals came about and how numerous species are now extinct because of humans, naisip ko sana hindi na lang naging super…
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READ THIS IF… You want to be enlightened on the amount of unnecessary information you consume You’re bothered with your short attention span You want to appreciate reading more This non-fiction book about the negative effects of television was published in 1985. It may seem irrelevant nowadays but not really. The reason why this book…
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This book was recommended by one of our book club members (Thanks Pearl!). She learned that I have some interest in Stoicism and suggested this book to me. I had a hard time finding a simple definition of what Stoicism is but I think this one is helpful: STOICISM • a philosophy that helps us…
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In the beginning part of the book, the author discussed how our society, our culture, our families and relationships shape our beliefs and identities. That we didn’t have a choice when we were little. And now that we’re older, he is challenging us to question these beliefs/practices or these “agreements”. Another thing he talked about…
