The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — Mark Manson (Review)
Mark Manson’s bestseller rejects toxic positivity and teaches the power of choosing what truly matters — and letting go of the rest.
The Innovator’s Dilemma — Clayton M. Christensen (Review)
Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma explains why successful companies often miss the next wave of innovation — and how to avoid that trap.
Success Books Reviews – November 2, 2025
This week’s highlights: Letters from a Stoic, Noise, Mindset, and The Power of Now — timeless wisdom on resilience, judgment, growth, and presence.
Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment — Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass Sunstein (Review)
Noise reveals the hidden variability in human judgment — a data-rich guide to improving fairness and consistency in decision-making.
Letters from a Stoic — Seneca (Review)
Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic offers enduring lessons in virtue and reflection, though its tone and repetition can feel distant to modern readers.
Success Books Reviews – October 26, 2025
This week’s highlights: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Range, Essentialism, and Good to Great — lessons on communication, adaptability, focus, and leadership.
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World — David Epstein (Review)
Epstein’s Range celebrates the value of curiosity and cross-disciplinary learning in a complex, fast-changing world.
How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale Carnegie (Review)
Carnegie’s 1936 classic offers timeless lessons in courtesy and persuasion, but some advice now feels formulaic and outdated.
Success Books Reviews – October 19, 2025
This week’s highlights: The Art of War, Grit, Women & Money, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — strategy, perseverance, financial confidence, and character.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance — Angela Duckworth (Review)
Angela Duckworth’s Grit shows that sustained effort and purpose drive achievement more powerfully than talent or luck.
