The Great Mental Models, Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts - Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien (Review)
The Great Mental Models, Volume 1 introduces practical frameworks from multiple disciplines to help readers examine assumptions, understand complexity, and make better decisions.
Clear Thinking - Shane Parrish (Review)
Clear Thinking shows how better decisions come not from higher intelligence, but from recognising emotional triggers, slowing down reactions, and developing disciplined thinking habits.
The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance — Katty Kay & Claire Shipman (Review)
The Confidence Code examines how confidence develops, why action builds belief, and how mindset shapes opportunity and leadership.
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World — Adam Grant (Review)
Adam Grant’s Originals explains how non-conformists develop and champion ideas that challenge the status quo — and how innovation thrives with curiosity and thoughtful risk-taking.
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.
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Carnegie’s 1936 classic offers timeless lessons in courtesy and persuasion, but some advice now feels formulaic and outdated.
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.
The Art of War - Sun Tzu (Review)
Sun Tzu’s The Art of War teaches that victory comes from preparation, adaptability, and leading with clarity. Its wisdom remains as relevant today as ever.
Dare to Lead - Brené Brown (Review)
Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead transforms vulnerability into a leadership strength, offering practical tools for courage, empathy, and trust.
Principles: Life and Work - Ray Dalio (Review)
Ray Dalio’s Principles blends memoir and management philosophy, offering a system for decision-making and personal growth based on radical truth and reflection.