Why Every Manager Should Read Dare to Lead—A Personal Transformation Story
Submitted By: Salah Ahamed Profession/Background: Mid-Level Manager at a Marketing Agency Book Title: Dare to Lead Author: Brené Brown Before reading the Book: Before I picked up “Dare to Lead“, I thought leadership was mostly about control, strategy, and keeping emotions at bay. I was the type of manager who kept a polite distance. I […]
How The War of Art Transformed My Creative Life: From Procrastination to Purpose
Submitted By: Rovib Rik Profession/Background: Freelance Graphic Designer & Aspiring Writer. Book Title: The War of Art Author: Steven Pressfield Before reading the Book: For years, I lived in a strange space between ambition and avoidance. I knew I had creative gifts—people told me I had a way with words and an eye for visual […]
How Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Changed My Approach to Life
Submitted By: Anika Rahman Profession/Background: Student And Overthinker Book Title: Great Big Beautiful Life Author: Emily Henry Before Reading the Book: I was stuck in a loop I didn’t know how to break. From the outside, everything looked shiny—successful career, a Pinterest-worthy apartment, and a social media feed that could fool even my closest friends. […]
How The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins Changed My Perspective on Life and Biology
Submitted By: James Profession/Background: Biology Teacher | Lifelong Learner Book Title: The Selfish Gene Author: Richard Dawkins Before Reading the Book: For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by life—not just in the poetic sense, but in its raw, biological form. What makes us who we are? Why do animals behave in […]
How The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Changed My Perspective on Tradition and Society
Submitted By: Rehana Sultana Profession/Background: High School English Teacher & Passion For Exploring Human Psychology Book Title: The Lottery Author: Shirley Jackson Before reading the Book: Before I read “The Lottery“, my world was very black and white. As someone who spent years teaching literature, I always thought I understood the difference between right and […]
How The Phantom Tollbooth Reignited My Imagination A Personal Journey
Submitted By: Afsana Rahman Profession/Background: High School English Teacher & Lifelong Daydreamer Book Title: The Phantom Tollbooth Author: Norton Juster Before reading the Book: Before I stumbled upon “The Phantom Tollbooth“, I was in a creative fog. Life had taken on a dull rhythm. I woke up, went to school, taught grammar and literature, came […]
Personality Isn’t Permanent A Life-Changing Book That Redefines Identity
Submitted By: Sakib Hossen Profession/Background: Freelance Graphic Designer Book Title: Personality Isn’t Permanent Author: Benjamin Hardy Before reading the Book: There was a time not too long ago when I believed people didn’t really change. Sure, we could adjust some habits here and there, but deep down, I thought our personalities were set in stone—mine […]
How “Talk Like TED” Transformed My Public Speaking Forever
Submitted By: Ariana Haque Profession/Background: Corporate Trainer and Public Speaking Coach Book Title: Talk Like TED Author: Carmine Gallo Before Reading the Book: Public speaking was always something I enjoyed, but something about it felt… flat. I could teach people how to speak clearly, maintain eye contact, and even how to structure a speech logically. […]
How “4000 Weeks” by Oliver Burkeman Transformed My Relationship with Time
Submitted By: Ganelon Ruel Profession/Background: Mid-level marketing manager Book Title: 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Author: Oliver Burkeman Before Reading the Book: For years, I was on a never-ending quest to master time. I believed that with the right planner, the perfect routine, or the most efficient productivity app, I could finally “get on […]
How “Thinking, Fast and Slow” Changed My Life: A True Story of Personal and Professional Growth
Submitted By: Rabbi Hossain Profession/Background: Business Analyst with a deep interest Book Title: Thinking, Fast and Slow Author: Daniel Kahnemann Before Reading the Book: A few years ago, if you had asked me how I made decisions, I would have said, “I trust my instincts.” Working as a business analyst, I believed quick thinking was […]