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5 most influential books I read in 2018
From learning to think in hundred-thousand-year timescales to discovering data-driven optimism, these five books fundamentally shifted how I see the world and work.
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Learn to Lead: no one is born a great people manager
Being a brilliant individual contributor doesn't automatically make you a great manager—it's a specialty requiring years of practice and a burning desire to learn.
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What I have learnt from Ray Dalio - Billionaire investor, Time magazine the 100 most influential people
I discovered Ray Dalio's principles on radical transparency and debt cycles, transforming how I think about decision-making and building resilient portfolios.
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What I learnt about the human race through Yuval Harari’s books
Harari's books zoomed me from our 70,000-year human story to a future of immortality and divinity—fundamentally shifting how I view our brief lives today.
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The Third Industrial Revolution - by Jeremy Rifkin
Rifkin's vision of the third industrial revolution transformed how I think about climate change, investment sectors, and daily choices—offering a roadmap for our species' future.
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Highly recommended "Quiet the power of Introverts" by Susan Cain
Susan Cain's "Quiet" blends neuroscience and real stories to show why introverts bring hidden strengths—giving me permission to embrace my own quiet power.
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"The power of habit" - strong narrative & highly recommended
Habits can be changed if we understand how they work—this book blends science, real-life examples, and practical advice in a way that transformed how I approach my work.
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"How brands grow" - a thought provoking and insightful book
This data-driven marketing book challenged my core assumptions about customer loyalty, mass marketing, and brand growth—prepare to question everything you thought you knew.
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Practical & prescriptive book on writing better content - Highly recommended
I found the perfect guide that teaches both storytelling strategy and practical writing tips—comprehensive yet digestible, with bite-sized rules under 2 pages each.
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Best management book of 2015 "High output management" by Andy Grove, former Intel CEO
I immediately wished I'd read Andy Grove's 1983 management classic 5-6 years earlier—it would have materially changed how I managed my team and work.
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The value of a smile at Christmas - Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie's timeless reminder that a smile costs nothing yet creates everything becomes even more powerful during the holiday rush—especially for those too tired to give one.
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"Contagious: Why Things Catch on" book review
I discovered why 93% of word-of-mouth happens offline and how six principles can make any idea contagious—no viral platform required.