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〔 This Year 〕
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The Decision Book Kinda, Sorta I'm working on it... Get it
The Sovereign Child Highly (Parents) I'm working on it... Get it
Unreasonable Hospitality Highly (Parents) I'm working on it... Get it
Corporate Chanakya TBD Still reading... Get it
The Beginning of Infinity TBD On the shelf Get it
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant TBD On the shelf Get it


〔 Past Years 〕
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The Psychology of Money Highly!!! Branding Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" as thought provoking or financial guide would be an understatement. It is like a warm, insightful chat about how our emotions and beliefs i.e. behavioral economics really drive our financial decisions, often more than spreadsheets and formulas. The engaging stories and relatable examples to illustrate key concepts like the power of compounding, the importance of long-term thinking, and the counterintuitive idea that being "reasonable" is often more effective than striving to be perfectly rational with money was a must to get the point across and a major reason why it resonated so much with me and others I've since shared this book with. It’s a breath of fresh air compared to advices I've received from financial pundits including friends and family. I was initially put off by the book not offering specific, actionable investment strategies or detailed financial planning advice but later realized that a mindset change and a framework is super valuable than a specific strategy/advice. If you are expecting a "how-to" in this book then you'll be disappointed.

Personal notes from this book:
  • No One’s Crazy: People make financial decisions based on their own circumstances and experiences.
  • Luck & Risk: Two sides of the same coin. It plays greatly on financial success or failure.
  • Never Enough: Have clear goals, avoid moving them too much. Your success is yours, do not compare. Do not risk what you have and what you need for what you don’t have and don’t need. As Epicurus once said "Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too little."
  • Napoleon’s definition of a military genius was, “The man who can do the average thing when all those around him are going crazy.” is so profound and applicable to wealth creation.i>
  • Early Advantage: Warren Buffet's wealth with the same rate of growth would have been 99.9% less if he started investing in his 30s instead of 10s. Most of his wealth came after 65. Time and patience is the key to wealth.
  • Stay wealthy: Getting wealthy requires taking risks and being optimistic. Staying wealthy requires humility and fear that what you have made can be taken away from you just as fast. Wealth is an income not spent, an option not yet taken to buy something later.
  • Being Rational: Find an investment strategy that maximizes for how well you sleep at night. Preferring to invest in companies from your home country is reasonable but not rational.

Overall, this book goes in my "List of books to read repeatedly" shelf for its refreshing perspective on building wealth and finding financial peace by understanding our own psychological quirks.		 Get it
A Calendar of Wisdom For Sure Coming soon... Get it
Thinking, Fast and Slow Highly Alright, be patient... Get it
Bad Therapy Highly (Parents) I have them somewhere... Get it
The Federal Reserve No No notes Get it
Critique of Pure Reason Yes Critique of Pure Reason published in 1781 is a total mind-bender, but in a fascinating way. Basically, the author Immanuel Kant is trying to figure out what we can truly know and how our minds shape our experience of the world. I often got hooked by his revolutionary idea that our understanding isn't just passively receiving information; instead, our brains actively organize and structure everything we perceive. It's like our minds come with built-in filters and categories… I’m sure you have heard this somewhere! The terminology and complex arguments Kant uses were pretty tough to digest, and the sheer length of the book was daunting. I couldn’t read it cover to cover but I’m confident the payoff will be a profound new perspective on knowledge, reality, and the limits of human reason which I why I highly recommend this book! Get it
One Day Smarter Eh One Day Smarter is a delightful, trivia-packed book filled with quirky and uplifting facts designed to spark joy. The author being a comedian beautifully blends humor with fascinating tidbits. It’s like a "treasure trove of trivia". However, occasionally I found facts to be too random or niche and was wishing for a bit more depth in certain topics. Overall, it’s a charming, light read for trivia buffs and anyone seeking a fun, feel-good knowledge boost. Get it
Against the Gods No No notes Get it
The Courage To Be Disliked Kinda, Sorta No notes Get it
Wanderers, Kings, Merchants Kinda, Sorta No notes Get it
Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned Yes Finding them in the archives... Get it