You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Joe Dispenza My rating: 4 of 5 stars I wouldn’t have picked up this book if my brother hadn’t recommended it. He’s a doctor—and the kind who usually rolls his eyes at anything that smells like faith healing or pseudoscience. [...]

The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers by Daniel L. Schacter My rating: 4 of 5 stars My curiosity about this book was sparked by a question rooted in personal productivity: how does memory influence what we manage to accomplish—or fall short on? From forgetting [...]

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer My rating: 4 of 5 stars I picked up Moonwalking with Einstein out of a deeply personal need—one that many knowledge workers will relate to. When I was growing into senior leadership roles, managing large teams [...]

What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies by Tim Urban My rating: 5 of 5 stars I discovered What’s Our Problem? while exploring the topic of procrastination for my consultancy business. I stumbled upon Tim Urban’s TED talk and was struck by the sincerity and clarity with which [...]

Ready, Set, Sell!: How to Turn Prospects into Paychecks and Live a Happier Life by Jim Wrigley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Disclaimer: Jim Wrigley is my colleague, and I’ve had the pleasure of sitting in on numerous meetings where he shares updates on our company’s sales activities. [...]

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor My rating: 4 of 5 stars While the book didn’t present groundbreaking discoveries, it significantly deepened my understanding of the respiratory system. Growing up in India, I was no stranger to sitting cross-legged and practicing pranayama—something I was [...]