Every year until last year I used to have a "number" on the books I would read- Read 5 books / 10 books and somehow I never really achieved those numbers. However the past two years since the pandemic I have finally reached that beautiful place, where I appreciate and choose the kind of books I enjoy reading, even if I read a limited number across the whole year it ends up with me enjoying my time with the books. Also the interesting thing about it is I keep going back to those books to reflect , re-read and interpret.
My choice of books are almost always on creativity, self help non fiction books. Now if that is also something that interests you and I know not everyone is reader, I have listed the books with a small brief on the book , quickly read through it and do get hold of them for the year end. Happy Reading : )
The War of Art: Steven Pressfield : The book about breaking through creative blocks , the ways " Resistance" gets to us and how we can move over our procrastination to actually get to create.Great read if you are looking to build some starting point for your art, or break up from a CREATIVE BLOCK.
The Alter Ego :Todd Herman : This book is a very powerful read, Todd Herman reveals the secret behind many top athletes and executives: CREATING A HEROIC ALTER EGO to activate when you are down. Excellent read if you are on a journey to find your self. Definitely helps you build a stronger mental game whichever field you are in creative , corporate employee, entrepreneur , you name it.
Essentialism : Greg McKeown : In Essentialism, Greg McKeown makes a compelling case for ACHIEVING MORE BY DOING LESS. He reminds us that clarity of focus and the ability to say ‘no’ are both critical and undervalued in business today. Relevant across any working fields we are in today this is another very fun read.
The Courage to be Disliked : Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga : A self-help book of the most unusual variety, but by empowering people to realise that they hold all the keys to UNLOCKING GENUINE HAPPINESS, it is your go to book if you are looking to find the balance of life.
Turning Pro : Steven Pressfield : The follow-up to his bestseller The War of Art, Turning Pro navigates the passage from the AMATEUR LIFE TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE . When we turn pro, we give up a life that we may have become extremely comfortable with. A very essential read if you are looking to build yourself into a pro in any field of your choice.
Do Design: Why Beauty is the key to everything : Alan Moore : Designer Alan Moore invites us to rethink not only what we produce – whether it's a website, a handmade chair, or a business – but how and why. With examples including Pixar, Apple, and Blitz Motorcycles, we are encouraged to ask: Is it useful and considered. IS IT A THING OF BEAUTY?
very helpful !