Atomic Habits - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Author: James Clear Publication Date: October 2018

2021-12-01 1 min read Sincheenz

Atomic Habits is a book that can really get you geared and motivated. Most of us have probably heard many suggestions mentioned in this book in spurts from different sources. The fact that it is consolidated into one work, is very useful. Now comes the more exciting part - will I be able to apply the tips to my life and more importantly actually follow through! The main takeaway is that you should not trying implementing change all at once. Continue reading

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Invisible Women

Author: Caroline Criado Perez Publication Date: March 2019

2021-08-01 2 min read Sincheenz

This book is highly informative.It is a hard read as there is so much information and studies, but I still loved it. I come from a generation that often received advice to toughen up and refrain from complaining to succeed in a predominantly male-dominated world, I work in. Nobody expected me to do the man’s job or be part of this world—it was my own wanting and doing. If I pointed out its disadvantages, I might have been deemed unfit for the job. Continue reading

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The Code Breaker

Author: Walter Isaacson Publication Date: March 2021

2021-08-01 1 min read Sincheenz

Biographies from Walter Isaacson are well researched and well written. I liked Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein and so when I saw he had written another one, I decided to buy it. He always made it sound like they were the sole responsible behind the technological revolution. However in Code Breaker, a lot of characters are introduced. It is a field the continuously evolving and so complex, that it makes sense that you cannot talk about the contribution of just one person, without mentioning the others. Continue reading

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My life in full - Work, Family and Our Future

Author: Indra Nooyi Publication Date: July 2020

2021-03-01 2 min read Sincheenz

Indra’s memoir is a fantastic read and there are so many aspects of her life that I can relate to which makes it even more interesting. How she has handled these situations and moved on is truly admirable. What I love about Indra Nooyi, is that she has always been true to herself. She is so passionate about what she is doing and her extraordinary determination and dedication have been truly rewarded. Continue reading

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Born a Crime - Stories from a South African Childhood

Author: Trevor Noah Publication Date: November 2016

2021-02-01 2 min read Sincheenz

Comedy is a tough job. You have to get your message across and make people laugh at the same time. The way you deliver it is important. If you can make people think, highlight the ridiculousness of it all and leave them with an afterthought, you’re doing comedy right. Trevor Noah is a great storyteller and a brilliant comedian. What he and his mother went through is unimaginable. From facing the cruelty of apartheid to defying a system that was designed to break them, their story is a testament to strength and how to overcome hardship. Continue reading

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