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 […]
Starting Small, Dreaming Big Lessons from “The Lean Startup”
Submitted By: Arif Rahman Profession/Background: Software engineer with a passion for innovation. Book Title: The Lean Startup Author: Eric Ries Before reading the Book: Before reading The Lean Startup, my idea of building a business was shaped by what I saw in movies or heard from big success stories. I believed that to start a […]
How “Deep Work” Helped Me Escape the Chaos and Build a Focused, Successful Life
Submitted By: Adil Rahman Profession/Background: Junior content writer Book Title: Deep Work Author: Cal Newport Before Reading the Book: Before I read Deep Work, my life was noisy — both externally and internally. I thought productivity meant checking emails every five minutes, attending every meeting, responding to every message instantly, and multitasking like a machine. […]
How “The Power of Habit” Helped Me Break the Cycle and Build a Life I Love
Submitted By: Imran Khaled Profession/Background: Office Assistant Book Title: The Power of Habit Author: Charles Duhigg Before Reading the Book: My days used to blend together—wake up late, rush to work, slog through the hours, come home tired, binge-watch something, and repeat. I knew I wasn’t living intentionally. I had dreams of becoming a more […]
From Coffee Roaster to Wealth Builder: How “Rich Dad Poor Dad” Changed My Financial Mindset
Submitted By: Rahmat Ullah Profession/Background: Coffee Roaster & Barista in Saudi Arabia with a deep interest in self-development Book Title: Rich Dad and Poor Dad Author: Robert T. Kiyosaki Before Reading the Book: Before reading “Rich Dad and Poor Dad“, I had a very typical mindset about money. I believed that working hard, saving money, […]
From Call Center to Marathon Finish Line: How Can’t Hurt Me Woke Me Up to Life
Submitted By: Rehan Qureshi Profession/Background: Former Call Center Rep Turned Marathon Runner. Book Title: Can’t Hurt Me Author: David Goggins Before reading the Book: A year ago, if you told me I’d be waking up at 4:30 a.m. to train for a marathon, I would’ve laughed in your face. I was the guy who hit […]
Breaking the Fixed Mindset: A Teacher’s Journey of Transformation
Submitted By: Aisha Rahman Profession/Background: Secondary School Teacher and Single Mother Book Title: Mindset Author: Carol Dweck Before reading the Book For years, I believed that people were just born with talent—or not. I used to think intelligence was something you either had or didn’t, and once you hit a wall, it just meant that […]