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My Thoughts on the Books I Read!

Ikigai - The secret Japanese way to live a happy and long life

Author: Francesca Miralles i Contijoch und Hector Garcia Publication Date: March 2016
2023-09-12 1 min read Sincheenz

I did the audio version of the book and I think that was not a very good idea. I got the basic gist, but if you are keen on following the meditation methods mentioned in the last chapters, the paper version would by more practical.

The book emphasizes the importance of waking up with a sense of purpose, practicing focused living, and being mindful of your diet and how you treat your body as keys to living a healthy and fulfilling life. These might seem obvious, but we often tend to avoid doing the most obvious things.

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Originals - How Non-Conformists Move the World

Author: Adam Grant Publication Date: February 2016
2023-08-12 2 min read Sincheenz

Adam Grant’s books are not your typical self-help guides. I’m often turned off by authors who insist on prescribing perfect habits and practices to become great, awesome, or the best. When I picked up “Originals,” I initially expected it to be another one of those “do this to get that” books.

I had made a decision in 2021, to be more open-minded about selfhelp books and not be overly judgmental. I’ve come to realize that there’s always something to learn or rediscover in any book. Sometimes, the most obvious ideas need repeating, as we tend to overlook them, and a reminder can be quite beneficial.

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