My Reading Journey: The Books That Have Shaped Me

Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope

We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked—the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn’t even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson challenges the positivity mantra, urging readers to embrace life's challenges honestly. Rejecting coddling, Manson advocates confronting harsh realities and accepting limitations. He emphasizes prioritizing meaningful concerns over trivial ones and advocates for a genuine, grounded approach to life, blending insights with humour.

Discrete Mathematics with Applications, Metric Edition

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This book offers a clear introduction to abstract concepts, ideal for computer science and advanced math courses. Topics include logic, algorithm analysis, recursion, cryptography, and more, emphasizing their relevance in modern science and technology.

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

A thought-provoking book that challenges us to be more open-minded and willing to change our minds. Grant argues that in today's world, it is more important than ever to be able to think critically and be open to new ideas. He provides evidence-based strategies for how we can become better at thinking again, and he shares stories of people who have changed their minds on important issues.

Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

A comprehensive guide to public speaking that draws on the insights of the world's most popular TED presenters. Gallo's book is packed with practical advice on how to create engaging, persuasive, and memorable presentations. He also draws on the latest findings in psychology, communications, and neuroscience to explain why TED talks are so effective.

What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence

Stephen Schwarzman, the co-founder of Blackstone, shares his life story and lessons on how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations. He emphasizes the importance of culture, hiring great talent, and rigorous risk analysis. He also talks about his experience in philanthropy. The book is an empowering guide for anyone striving for greater personal impact.

Eat That Frog! for Students: 22 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Excel in School

A time management book that helps students learn how to get more done in less time. It offers tips, tools, and techniques for structuring time, setting goals, staying on task, dealing with stress, and achieving far more than you ever thought possible.

On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

A classic guide to nonfiction writing that has been praised for its sound advice, clarity, and warmth of style. It offers fundamental principles and insights for writers of all kinds, from people to places, science to sports.

How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less

Most college students believe that straight A's can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But real straight-A students don't study harder - they study smarter.

As a Man Thinketh

A short, and timeless classic, presenting the core principles that one needs to follow in order to transform one's life's circumstances.

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself

Michael Singer explores the question of who we are and argues that our identity is to be found in our consciousness. He shows how the development of consciousness can enable us to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization.

Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going

In this book, Lee Kuan Yew answers a wide range of questions about the country's past, present, and future. He discusses his views on political opponents, the PAP's grip on power, the younger generation of leaders, religiosity, China and India, the poor and disadvantaged, and immigration. He is combative, thought-provoking, and controversial, and his views are articulated forcefully. He believes that Singapore is a miracle that could disappear if not for exceptional leadership and safeguards.

From Third World to First: The Singapore Story: 1965-2000

The story of how LKY transformed the former British colonial trading post into a thriving Asian metropolis. Detailing the extraordinary efforts it took to build a strong and prosperous nation, including forging basic infrastructure, creating an army, stamping out corruption, and providing mass public housing. LKY also writes frankly about his political views and his role in world affairs.

The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew

The significant moments in the life of Singapore’s first prime minister, in his own words, dispenses with passages that do not directly concern Singapore.

李光耀观天下 - One Man's View of The World

Interspersed with Q&A interviews with The Straits Times, this book shares Lee Kuan Yew's insights on the future of the world, including the US, China, Asia, and Europe. He also discusses his concerns about Singapore's future and his views on death.

Lee Kuan Yew: The Grand Master's Insights on China, the United States, and the World

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father, offers his insights on China, the US, India, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics, globalization, and democracy. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question-and-answer format.

The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds, Not Crushes, Your Soul

Achievement often comes at a cost. Angst, restlessness, frayed relationships, exhaustion, and even substance abuse can be the unwanted side effects of an obsession with outward performance. A healthier, more sustainable model for success is groundedness - a practice that values presence over rote productivity, accepts that progress is nonlinear, and prioritizes long-term values and fulfilment over short-term gain.

The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter — And How to Make the Most of Them Now

Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us the twentysomething years don't matter. Some say they are an extended adolescence. Others call them emerging adulthood. In The Defining Decade, Meg Jay argues that twentysomethings have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation, much of which has trivialized the most transformative time of our lives.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

This beloved classic presents a principle-centred approach to solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity—principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

Siddhartha

The story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate reality after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, from the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan, and of wealth and fame, to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation.

马云：世界不是因为你能做什么，而是你该做什么

马云和阿里巴巴能有今天的成就，靠的就是高效的工作方法。那么，马云的工作哲学有何独特之处？马云又给下属传授了哪些行之有效的工作窍门？本书从六大方面揭示了马云工作中的关键信条，从马云思考问题的方法开始，不仅介绍了马云解决商业问题的方法，同时也介绍了深入阿里人骨髓的阿里人守则。

The Richest Man in Babylon: The Success Secrets of the Ancients

Delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor. —Los Angeles Times

The Everyday Hero Manifesto: Activate Your Positivity, Maximize Your Productivity, Serve The World

Part memoir of a life richly lived, part instruction manual for virtuoso-grade performance, and part handbook for spiritual freedom in an age of high-velocity change, The Everyday Hero Manifesto will completely transform your life. Forever.

How to Win at College: Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country's Top Students

How can you graduate with honours, choose exciting activities, build a head-turning resume, gain access to the best post-college opportunities, and still have a life? Based on interviews with star students at universities nationwide, from Harvard to the University of Arizona.

Think and Grow Rich

The "Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature." It was the first book to boldly ask, "What makes a winner?" Stories and anecdotes of how millionaires and billionaires such as Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Bill Gates, Mary Kay Ash, Dave Thomas, and Sir John Templeton, achieved their wealth.

101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think

Brianna Wiest explores pursuing purpose over passion, embracing negative thinking, seeing the wisdom in daily routine, and becoming aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. This book contains never before seen pieces as well as some of Brianna's most popular essays, all of which just might leave you thinking: this idea changed my life.

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Essentialism is more than a time-management strategy or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.

The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behaviour is hard to teach, even to really smart people.

Economics 101: From Consumer Behavior to Competitive Markets - Everything You Need to Know About Economics

So much of the world revolves around economics, so why do most texts make it so dull and difficult to learn? But learning economics doesn’t have to be boring. In Economics 101, you’ll see how learning economics can be engaging.

Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

Die with Zero presents a startling new and provocative philosophy as well as a practical guide on how to get the most out of your money―and out of your life. Learn to not over-save or under-live.

The 48 Laws of Power

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life.

The Monk who sold his Ferrari

A fable about a spiritual journey, littered with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to embrace destiny, live life to the full and discover joy.

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography

The landmark biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The definitive portrait of the greatest innovator of his generation.

Ego is the Enemy

In an era that glorifies social media, reality TV, and other forms of shameless self-promotion, the battle against ego must be fought on many fronts.

The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life

A revolutionary morning routine that helps maximize productivity, activate the best health and bulletproof serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.

How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

What is that magic quality that makes some people instantly loved and respected? In business, they rise swiftly to the top of the corporate ladder. It boils down to a more skilful way of dealing with people.

The Alchemist : A Fable About Following Your Dream

This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval's wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Explore the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”

Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

Indistractable provides a framework that will deliver the focus you need to get results. - James Clear

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated)

Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, or earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, The 4-Hour Workweek is the blueprint.

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time.

Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital Cryptocurrencies

Whether you’re building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this book provides essential detail to get you started.

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life. Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being.

How to Read Better and Faster

A classic book, written by the English language expert Norman Lewis, used as a guidebook by several top-notch universities, the Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force to improve their students' and trainees' reading skills and abilities.

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviours that lead to remarkable results.

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing.

Handbook of Digital Currency: Bitcoin, Innovation, Financial Instruments, and Big Data

The Handbook of Digital Currency gives readers a way to learn about subjects outside their specialties and provides authoritative background and tools for those whose primary source of information is journal articles.