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Book Review: “Thinking in Systems” by Donella Meadows

I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which, when looked at in the right way, did not become still more complicated! – a quote from the book The book “Thinking in Systems” by Donella Meadows starts unconventionally even in sedentary prefaces to the books and keeps the reader engaged till the end. Published … Continue reading Book Review: “Thinking in Systems” by Donella Meadows →

Book Review: “Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results” by Shane Parrish

The book titled “Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results” by Shane Parrish has been on my reading list since its release last year. I have been a huge fan and follower of Shane Parrish’s writings on fs.blog through the last so many years. His work has been inspirational, original in critique and thinking … Continue reading Book Review: “Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results” by Shane Parrish →

Book Review: “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters

If you talk to a product manager, founder, VC or anyone who has been part of start-up ecosystems for some time, chances are at some point they’d utter the word “zero to one”. Most likely, their frame of reference for this term came from the seminal book “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel. I had … Continue reading Book Review: “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters →

Book Review: “Quit” by Annie Duke

We have all heard the virtues of “persevering against all odds” and eventual triumph of the protagonist. But is it always the case, are there legit scenarios where cutting your losses early could be more advantageous and if there are; how one goes about thinking through these situations in the moment. This book prescribes just … Continue reading Book Review: “Quit” by Annie Duke →