Think Again - The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Author: Adam Grant Publication Date: February 2021

2022-01-30 1 min read Sincheenz

A good book to start the year 2022 with! In the last couple of months, it has become an almost impossible task to have a peaceful gathering with friends or family. The multitude of lockdowns has made it impossible to meet and even when we meet it seems like an event to dread where Vaccination and Government policy seems to be the dominant topic. What starts as a discussion often turns into a yelling match between some and leaves everybody else frustrated. Continue reading

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Influence – The Psychology of Persuassion

Author: Robert B Cialdini Publication Date: May 2021

2021-01-12 2 min read Sincheenz

This book was recommended on the Freakonomics podcast. I liked the interview, so I went ahead and bought the book. Several situations in daily life leave you frustrated, and this book explains well why you felt that way. The author introduces several principles of persuasion, such as: Reciprocity: When you receive something as a gift or favor, you feel compelled or obliged to reciprocate. A tactic used by many who give away free samples. Continue reading

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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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