Reading List

Atomic Habit is basically the handbook for getting your life together. One tiny habit at time. James Clear breaks down how small, consistent changes can snowball into major transformations. it's less "rah! ra! motivation" and more methological. It's a guide to hacking your routine without needing to become a productivity robot. Simple, Smart, and surprisingly Relatable.

As a Man Thinketh is the OG self-help book that basically says: your thoughts shape your life. so maybe stop thinking like a mess. James Allen keeps it short and poetic, reminding us that if your mind is a garden, you probably shouldn't let weeds run the place Its simple, a little old-school, but still a heavy hitter.

Grit is the pep talk you didn't know you needed, minus the fluff. It's all about how talent is cool, but showing up, sticking with it, and eating rejection for breakfast matters way more. Angela Duckworth dives into the power of passion and perseverance, basically proving that success is less about being a genius and more about refusing to quit like a stubborn mule with a dream.

Outliers is that book that makes you question everything you thought you knew about success. Spoiler alert: It's not just hard work - it's also timing, culture, and being in the right place at the right time. (With 10,000 hours of practice, of course). Gladwell put together wild stories and surprising stats to show that "self-made" is never the whole story. It's like the fine print on success - with better storytelling and fewer disclaimers.

How to Eat to Live is part nutrition guide and part spiritual. It't not your typical diet book. It's more like your wise (and very firm) uncle telling you to put down the junk food and treat your body like the sacred vessel it is. Focused on simplicity, discipline, and purpose, it's less "count your macros" and more "eat with intention and chill on the snacks." Old school wisdom with a strong side of conviction.

Make Time is like a productivity book written by two guys who got tired of productivity books. It's packed with simple, flexible tips to help you stop doom scrolling and actually focus on what matters, without turning your life into a color coded spreadsheet. This of it as a casual guide to reclaiming your attention, sprinkled with experiments, caffeine advice, and the occasional reminder that it's okay to ignore your email.

The Four Agreements is like a spiritual guide written by someone who's been through the mental clutter and wants to help your clear yours. It's simple, timeless wisdom wrapped in everyday language - no chanting required. Based on ancient Toltec teachings, it offers four down to earth rules to some taking everything personally, quit making assumptions, speak truthfully, and actually follow through. Think of it as a manual for keeping you peace in a world that loves to stir the pot. Calm, clear, and refreshingly practical, - like a deep breath for your soul.

How to Win Friends and Influence People is the classic people skills playbook, proving success is less about what you know and more about how you connect. No gimmicks—just timeless advice: listen more, remember names, and win people over with kindness instead of arguments. It’s a crash course in social grace that works anywhere—at work, on a date, or with your neighbors. Practical, warm, and refreshingly human, it’s not about manipulation, but about bringing out your best self in every interaction.

The Richest Man in Babylon is basically ancient money advice told through old-school stories that still hit today. Forget boring finance talk—this is about common-sense rules like paying yourself first, making your money hustle for you, and not blowing it all on stuff you don’t need. It’s like your wise (and slightly smug) uncle from Babylon giving you the cheat codes to building wealth. Simple, practical, and surprisingly fun, it’s proof that good money habits never go out of style.