Books
This is where I share my thoughts on books—both the ones that left an impact and the ones I’m still working through. Whether it’s nonfiction, fiction, or anything in between, I’ll talk about what I’m reading and what’s making me think. Also, it’s a bit of an egoistic approach to learn better by writing what I read. Consider it my highlight pen in action!
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Reflections after finishing the book Sapiens
In four simple words: dot-connecting, eye-opening. This was the first long book where I fully applied the principles of slow reading, which I described here. One of the core principles of Slow Reading is to invest time in choosing what… more
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Slow Reading — A way to learn deeper and enjoy it more
Last year, I started using the Slow Reading method. To my surprise, it worked better than I expected. Compared to my usual fast-paced reading, it gave me some real benefits:– I could focus on the book better.– I remembered more.–… more
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My notes from Chapter 14 of Sapiens book
I write these notes to absorb what I’ve learned from books and organize it better in my head. The Power of Science and Its Impact on Human Civilization If a Spanish peasant had fallen asleep in the year 1000 and… more
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What is Self-efficacy?
Self-efficacy is believing in your ability to achieve a goal or handle a situation. It affects how you think, feel, and act. Albert Bandura, who is one of the most influential psychologists in history introduced the concept in A Social… more
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Scientific Revolution’s loop
In the last 500 years, humanity made a huge leap. This was thanks to the scientific revolution. Governments invested in science, providing the resources and support needed for progress. With these investments, inventions flourished, leading to new businesses. These businesses… more
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Reading sidenotes – book ‘Sapiens’
How and why in historical explanations What’s the difference between explaining how something happened and explaining why it did? When we ask how, we describe the sequence of events and the conditions that shaped them. When we ask why, we… more
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Why are we never satisfied?
We either fear that the pleasure might disappear, or we hope that it will intensify. — Yuval Harari, Sapiens The mind is trapped in a cycle of craving. We resist pain, cling to pleasure, and constantly chase more. Take success,… more
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Social Equality VS Individual Freedom
This is an eternal problem.The values of social equality and individual freedom contradict each other and do not coexist for long.It is a timeless issue for humanity—left and right, capitalism and socialism.Can there be a balance? more
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My next book – Feel Good Productivity
After finishing Slow Productivity, my next book is Feel Good Productivity.Both reflect my desire to stay productive while enjoying the journey. more
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Reminder: Take the time, avoid perfection
This is from Slow Productivity, a book that has become both my compass and speedometer. Mastering the balance between giving myself enough time to create something cool without falling into the perfection trap is a skill I still need to… more
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My reflections on ‘Slow Productivity’ book
I picked up this book because the idea of slow productivity had resonated with me for a while. In my fast-paced corporate job, people were constantly overwhelmed by emails, chats and meetings. Despite working hard, it often felt like projects… more
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THE END OF THE WORLD IS JUST THE BEGINNING
I started reading it by chance. It was the only book on my shelf not related to my professional work, and I wanted to dive into something more general to shape my worldview. It’s a compelling exploration of history, people,… more