Book Summaries

Distilled notes on the books that have shaped how I think.

BusinessNovember 13, 2026

The Personal MBA: Key Lessons and Reflections

Josh Kaufman’s The Personal MBA argues that the core ideas of business can be learned without a classroom or a degree. In this reflection, I share the lessons that stayed with me and why they matter beyond business school.

History & PoliticsNovember 6, 2026

The Narrow Corridor: Key Lessons and Reflections

Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson argue that freedom exists only when state and society are in balance, and that this balance is never permanent. In this reflection, I share the lessons that stayed with me and why they matter beyond political theory.

PsychologyOctober 30, 2026

Thinking, Fast and Slow: Key Lessons and Reflections

We like to believe our decisions are rational. Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow shows how often we are guided by shortcuts instead. In this reflection, I share the ideas that stayed with me and why they matter far beyond psychology.

ProductivityOctober 21, 2026

Atomic Habits: Key Lessons and Reflections

Big change rarely arrives as one dramatic moment. In Atomic Habits, James Clear argues that it is built from tiny daily decisions that compound over time. In this reflection, I share the ideas that stayed with me and why they matter far beyond personal productivity.

Self-HelpJuly 31, 2026

Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Key Lessons and Reflections

Leadership begins long before titles, promotions, or authority. Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager is a reminder that the quality of our work, relationships, and personal growth depends first on how well we lead ourselves. In this reflection, I share the lessons that resonated with me most and why they matter far beyond the workplace.

Self-HelpJuly 18, 2026

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Nedra Glover Tawwab's practical case for boundaries as the foundation of healthy relationships — not walls, but clarity.