(Goodreads)Maximize Your Potential: Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks Build an Incredible Career by Jocelyn K. Glei

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Maximize Your Potential: Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks Build an Incredible Career by Jocelyn K. Glei
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Follow your passion” may be the most common advice job seekers received, but many would have heed it to their own detriment. Unfortunately, chasing our passion might turns out not to be relevant to most jobs,though other strong motivations may prevail.
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(Goodreads) How to Speak Money: What the Money People Say — And What It Really Means by John Lanchester

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... How to Speak Money: What the Money People Say — And What It Really Means by John Lanchester
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This great read is by John Lanchester, who is the author of the best-selling expose of the 2008 crisis, I.O.U.: Why everyone owes everyone and no can pay.

He makes an interesting point when he conjures the images that a widespread sewer disaster might compel members of the general public to learn plumbing jargon. The same applies to finance following the 2008 system breakdown.
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(Goodreads) Capitalism's Toxic Assumptions: Redefining Next Generation Economics by Eve Poole

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Capitalism's Toxic Assumptions: Redefining Next Generation Economics by Eve Poole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My book review on Eve Poole’s Capitalism’s Toxic Assumption, redefining next generation economics.

Classical assumptions on competition, pricing mechanism, and other elements of capitalism find little support among modern theories of market economics. For example, game theory emphasized the importance of cooperation and undermines the old theory that competition is always the best business strategy.
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(Goodreads) The Madhouse Effect: How Climate Change Denial Is Threatening Our Planet, Destroying Our Politics, and Driving Us Crazy by Michael E. Mann

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... The Madhouse Effect: How Climate Change Denial Is Threatening Our Planet, Destroying Our Politics, and Driving Us Crazy by Michael E. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book will teach us on (1) how climate change affects the Earth’s natural system, (2) what arguments climate change deniers use to stall action, (3) how deniers who raise doubts in public discourse delay policy changes in order to address the impact of climate change.
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(Goodreads) Know This: Today's Most Interesting and Important Scientific Ideas, Discoveries, and Developments by John Brockman

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Know This: Today's Most Interesting and Important Scientific Ideas, Discoveries, and Developments by John Brockman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is basically is result of what happened when we were to ask a group of prominent thinkers to identify the most important scientific news of the day, and when we compiled all their answers together in wide-ranging collection, it’s amazing what we’ll get.
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(Goodreads) 15 Things You Should Give Up to Be Happy: An Inspiring Guide to Discovering Effortless Joy by Luminita D. Saviuc

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.. 15 Things You Should Give Up to Be Happy: An Inspiring Guide to Discovering Effortless Joy by Luminita D. Saviuc
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


My reading notes (review) of Luminita D. Saviuc book , ’15 thing you should give up to be happy, an inspiring guide to discovering effortless joy’. It’s a short read, just 189 pages.
Below links are to my blog on my reading notes from the book
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(Goodreads) Winning Arguments: What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom by Stanley Fish

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Winning Arguments: What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom by Stanley Fish
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The book is overly general.
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However, it still make a worthwhile reading.
Here's some of my reading notes (https://aarifbillah.com/2018/12/10/wi...)
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(Goodreads) Nonviolent Communication Nvc Toolkit for Facilitators: Interactive Activities and Awareness Exercises Based on 18 Key Concepts for the Development of NVC Skills and Consciousness

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Nonviolent Communication Nvc Toolkit for Facilitators: Interactive Activities and Awareness Exercises Based on 18 Key Concepts for the Development of NVC Skills and Consciousness by Raj Gill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read.
It thought me that many of our established communication patterns might contribute to dysfunctional relationships, misunderstandings and frustration. While making “moralistic judgments” about other people can alienate them. This differs from making “value judgments,” which we do all the time. Comparing people to each other interferes with authentic communication, as does talking about what someone deserves or denying responsibility for our actions. When we say we have to do something, or someone else is making us do it, we isolate ourselves from other people and pushing the responsibilities away from ourselves.
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A recommended reading.
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(Goodreads) The 10 Laws of Trust: Building the Bonds That Make a Business Great by Joel Peterson, David A. Kaplan

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... The 10 Laws of Trust: Building the Bonds That Make a Business Great by Joel Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read on relationship building.
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(Goodreads) Refuge: Rethinking Refugee Policy in a Changing World by Alexander Betts, Paul Collier

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Refuge: Rethinking Refugee Policy in a Changing World by Alexander Betts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Refugee was the topic asked of me during my last job interview. I remembered that my answer was rather controversial and it caught the interviewer off-guard. But landed me the job I interviewed for nonetheless.

It was fun.
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Here the link to my blog where I record some of the key reading notes on the book.
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(Goodreads)The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Here's my reading note.
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(Goodreads) Crush It!: Why Now Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Crush It!: Why Now Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My reading notes on Gary Vee Crush It. ( https://aarifbillah.com/2018/11/28/cr... )
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#AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness by Gary Vaynerchuk

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness by Gary Vaynerchuk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just like his book.
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(Goodreads) Ninja Selling: Subtle Skills. Big Results. by Larry Kendall

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Ninja Selling: Subtle Skills. Big Results. by Larry Kendall
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Nice analogy for the book.
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(Goodreads) Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior by Jonah Berger

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior by Jonah Berger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My reading note on a book by Jonah Berger, Invisible Influence (2016).
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(Goodreads) More Sales, Less Time: Surprisingly Simple Strategies for Today's Crazy-Busy Sellers by Jill Konrath

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... More Sales, Less Time: Surprisingly Simple Strategies for Today's Crazy-Busy Sellers by Jill Konrath
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Remembering the times when I learn about selling the hard way, working during my semester break at a computer store. Made a lot of sales, for a small remuneration.

The pay was small, but the skills I learned would be timeless.

Salespeople face intense, unremitting, psychological pressure. Especially if your pay structure is 100% commission based. Meaning if they don’t sell, they don’t eat.

So, here’s is my reading notes on “More Sales, Less Time” by Jill Konrath.

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(Goodreads) Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (And World Peace) by Chade-Meng Tan

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness by Chade-Meng Tan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Author of Search Inside Yourself, Chade-Meng Tan, teaches us that “contemplative practices” can make us happier.

He explains that determining the “relative activation” of an area of your brain’s left prefrontal cortex gives you a reliable indication of your happiness.

The greater the activity in the left prefrontal cortex, the more you register delight, passion and energy.

More right-side activity means darker emotions.
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(Goodreads) The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington - Book Review

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nice reading on sleep.
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here's my reading notes
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Grit by Angela Duckworth Book review

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Grit by Angela Duckworth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m a big fan on Angela Duckworth’s book, Grit (The power of Passion and Perseverance).

Well, to be honest, I initially listened to her talk on the same subject before actually purchasing the book.

It’s a great read. One of my favorite.
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The Peter Principle Book review

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... The Peter Principle by Laurence J. Peter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My reading notes on The Peter Principle. (https://aarifbillah.com/2018/11/19/wh...)
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If you or me or anyone else performed well at our jobs, we will get promoted but, what’s the catch?
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The catch?
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In summary, a good book.
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Rising Strong by Brené Brown

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... Rising Strong by Brené Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lovely reading.
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High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon Burchard

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah...... Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim... High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon Burchard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have been wondering about how extraordinary people became extraordinary. Therefore, I intend to find out, since I’m too aiming for the stars.
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So, the question is what makes extraordinary people extraordinary?
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It's a great read. Just read my notes on the book on my blog.
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Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber

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Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One of my favorite books & it does make me wonder a lot about my job...
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Yup that can be discouraging, but it does make an interesting read nonetheless.
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