Thinking Fast and Slow

Author: Daniel Kahneman Publication Date: October 2011

2020-12-01 3 min read Sincheenz

A very good book, packed with so many interesting facts and studies. Thinking, Fast and Slow has been my introduction to behavioral psychology, and it was a fascinating read. However, it’s a complex book, and I took a long time to finish it. The studies and examples cited really get you thinking. Here are a few takeaways: The books explains that we have 2 systems of thinking. System 1 is (fast, intuitive) and System 2 (slow, deliberate). Continue reading

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Steve Jobs

Author: Walter Isaacson Publication Date: October 2011

2020-11-01 2 min read Sincheenz

I loved the way Walter Isaacson has written this book. The biography makes you feel like you are a part of Steve Job’s experiences and life. Steve Jobs is intriguing: there is so much genius in this person and yet so much imbalanace. The books is very motivating but also disheartening. His commitment to following his ideas through to the end, his emphasis on quality, and his eye for detail amaze you. Continue reading

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Zero to One - Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Author: Peter Thiel Publication Date: September 2014

2020-08-20 1 min read Sincheenz

This was one of the first startup books that I had picked up. We are at the verge of our strategic product development, and it made sense to get any sort of guidance. A lot of things mentioned in the book are practical and definitely reinforceable, but many other points are very exaggerated and not in line with my own beliefs. Key takeaways: It is important to create something new, rather than simply copying and improving. Continue reading

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