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 […]
Life Lessons from The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Submitted By: Raisa Ahmed Profession/Background: High school English teacher with a love for literature. Book Title: The Diary of a Young Girl Author: Anne Frank Before reading the Book: I’ve always loved books. As a kid, I would hide under the blanket with a flashlight and a novel, reading until my eyes ached. But somewhere […]
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 Maybe in Another Life Changed My Perspective on Regret and Life Choices
Submitted By: Raya Thompson Profession/Background: Event Planner, Dreamer, and Perpetual Overthinker Book Title: Maybe in Another Life Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Before reading the Book: Before I stumbled upon “Maybe in Another Life“, I was at a weird crossroads in life—one of those strange in-between seasons where you’re doing all the “right” things, but none […]
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 Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Helped Me Find Meaning in Suffering
Submitted By: Jonathan Reid Profession/Background: Trauma counselor and former war journalis Book Title: The Problem of Pain Author: C. S. Lewis Before Reading the Book: Pain was never a theory for me—it was the backdrop of my life. I spent nearly a decade reporting from war zones across the Middle East and Africa. I’ve walked […]
How The Death of Ivan Ilyich Changed My Life A Powerful Personal Journey
Submitted By: Rashid Ahmed Profession/Background: Corporate Lawyer Book Title: The Death of Ivan Ilyich Author: Leo Tolstoy Before reading the Book: For most of my adult life, I was deeply immersed in the world of deadlines, suits, and boardrooms. My days were meticulously planned, my evenings rarely my own, and my definition of success was […]
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 […]
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 […]