Tried reading more non-fiction this year. Took quite a bit of effort in finding the best/ most relevant ones to read; eventually ended up with a scarily long list of books to read. Also, tried to diversify my non-fiction reads to newer authors, genres and languages. Here goes the list- Skin in the Game - Nassim Nicholas Taleb Pale Blue Dot – Carl Sagan The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham David & Goliath – Malcolm Gladwell Confessions of an Economic Hitman – John Perkins Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen The Honjin Murders – Seishi Yokomizo Impact Winter – Travis Beacham Poseidon’s Arrow – Clive Cussler Gone Girl – Gillian Flynn Private Berlin – James Patterson The Labours of Hercules – Agatha Christie Absolute Power – David Baldacci Some of these were fantastic reads- those that I wondered how I hadn't heard of sooner. Others- Impact Winter and Private Berlin - such drags! But then again, that is the idea of trying a...
“All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts….” -Act II, Scene VII, As You Like It, William Shakespeare, We are defined not as a set of characteristics or traits, not as a sealed package by others. Instead, everyone sees us for the discrete, granular roles that we play in their lives. The ‘package’ that we see in our own heads is our own perspective of all the roles we play in the lives of all the people we know. You may be a caring child, a sincere student, a loyal friend, a passionate lover, a dedicated employee, a pleasant boss, a doting father and a responsible citizen: each of these roles call for a set of characteristics and need you to act in a manner that suits the roles you choose to play. Ain't that why someone we hate from the guts is liked by some others, why some fall in love with people that just don’t care, why some people buy goods t...
Last year, I fell into this rabbit hole of fountain pens, quite serendipitously. At about the same time, I had changed jobs and found myself between a rock and a hard place. A lot of things transpired between then and now and while my fountain pens and journal kept me company along with cute cats on Instagram, I couldn't find the time or the space in my mind to share my experiences on the interwebs. But lately, I realized that I was stressing myself out over things I can't control. And while I fixed a few, there have always been new and very demanding challenges popping up. So, what the hell! Here goes nothing. Join me as I introduce you to my cherished beginner fountain pen collection, showcasing a range of exceptional writing instruments. Among the many choices available, the Pilot Metropolitan was my very excellent entry point. Its combination of sleek design, reliable performance, and affordability makes it a perfect choice for those new to the world of fountain pe...
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