Lean in - Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

In 2018, a friend introduced me to the Lean In movement during one of our conversations. At the time, I dismissed it as just another American phenomenon’a sort of feminist hype or a gathering where women came together to collectively voice their grievances about perceived disadvantages cause by male counterparts. My perspective on such groups underwent a significant transformation after reading “Invisible Women” by Caroline Criado-Perez last year. It proved to be an eye-opener and a stark wake-up call, making me realize my own naivety and ignorance. I had taken many things for granted, only to discover that the opportunities I enjoy today are the result of the tireless efforts of countless women who spoke up and pointed out systemic flaws.

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Joy of X - A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity

It was a fun book to read.

Nonetheless, while I appreciated various concepts as I read, I regretfully struggle to recall much of it. I can recall numerous examples and recognize my own errors in forming conclusions. Yet, I find it challenging to replicate the intriguing quadratic equations or mathematical simplifications presented. I wouldn’t be able to show it to you just like that.

I liked the practical techniques for calculating the square of a number close to 50 or manually determining Pi.here were several interesting facts; one that stuck with me is that algebra comes from the Arabic word “al jabr,” which means “reunion of broken parts.” It is the title of a book written by the Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi. If you had a fear of math, I suggest reading this book; it will alter your perception. I think this book needs a second read for me.

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