Here's hoping this might get me back into reading
I buy a lot of books, don't read all of them. But I buy them for a reason.
In this thread, I'll pull out one random book everyday and talk about why I bought it - as a public reminder that I haven't extracted value from it yet
I buy a lot of books, don't read all of them. But I buy them for a reason.
In this thread, I'll pull out one random book everyday and talk about why I bought it - as a public reminder that I haven't extracted value from it yet
During my time as a Sales Engineer, I had to do product demos for a living. I bought this because Steve Jobs' iPhone presentation is the only way I want to do product demos
When I saw someone codified his approach, I wanted it. Bought it, flipped through and forgot about this :(
When I saw someone codified his approach, I wanted it. Bought it, flipped through and forgot about this :(
Bought this book when I developed interested Agile development. I was also running around as a Kanban purist, advocating it wherever I go
This book turned out to teach me more than software dev. Has a lot of real life applications. Gifted it to few ppl as well. Must revisit soon
This book turned out to teach me more than software dev. Has a lot of real life applications. Gifted it to few ppl as well. Must revisit soon
Okay, this is a book I know I'll never read.
I visit old used book stores whenever I travel. I don't remember where but I got this from an old book store that gave some brilliant vibes.
I wanted to take a part of it back with me, hence bought this.
I visit old used book stores whenever I travel. I don't remember where but I got this from an old book store that gave some brilliant vibes.
I wanted to take a part of it back with me, hence bought this.
OKRs as a concept have always fascinated me. First heard about it at @makeadiff. They followed it as early as 2013.
Bought two copies of this book when I was trying out OKRs for the team. One for me and one for the team!
Abandoned halfway :(
Bought two copies of this book when I was trying out OKRs for the team. One for me and one for the team!
Abandoned halfway :(
I was really curious. Organisations fascinate me and yet here I was, not knowing the biggest organisation I'm a part of
I really wanted to understand what happens behind the scenes and what the journey really looks like! Started this but abandoned. Written in friendly language
I really wanted to understand what happens behind the scenes and what the journey really looks like! Started this but abandoned. Written in friendly language
Bought this right after I read Masters of Doom (recommended by @conradsuse) from the same author
Filled with nostalgia as I grew up playing GTA. An insider view into the gaming industry was fascinating. Abandoned at 70%, don't really know why.
Filled with nostalgia as I grew up playing GTA. An insider view into the gaming industry was fascinating. Abandoned at 70%, don't really know why.
One book I wish I finished! The first chapter was SOO interesting, in a super simple language.
I bought it when I realised I suck at finances and economics. Then concept fascinated me.
Must go back to it soon!
I bought it when I realised I suck at finances and economics. Then concept fascinated me.
Must go back to it soon!
Was highly recommended by @dcancel on the Seeking Wisdom podcast (which, I highly recommend). It also keeps coming up in many other recommendations list.
The story of Nike. Started reading but I have no memory of it now. Should go back to it again
The story of Nike. Started reading but I have no memory of it now. Should go back to it again
OF COURSE I have this book!
I've read ALL the 6 Harry Potter books more than 20 times (each) but I haven't read the companion books! (Always my weakness in quizzes)
I haven't read this one. I opened this book for the first time during this lockdown
"I open at the close" :)
I've read ALL the 6 Harry Potter books more than 20 times (each) but I haven't read the companion books! (Always my weakness in quizzes)
I haven't read this one. I opened this book for the first time during this lockdown
"I open at the close" :)
Already settled. Was too lazy to get up. Hence something from my Kindle collection
Used to listen to the audio book on the way go work. I was amazed by the humor, detail, sarcasm and the character development. Its underrated, even with all the hype
10% in, many more hours to go
Used to listen to the audio book on the way go work. I was amazed by the humor, detail, sarcasm and the character development. Its underrated, even with all the hype
10% in, many more hours to go
This is almost a text book, so much knowledge! But an interesting textbook. I refer to it now and then.
Got to know abt @yukaichou and his Gamification framework when I was helping friend's organization. There was no turning back.
Watch his TED talk! Highly recommended!
Got to know abt @yukaichou and his Gamification framework when I was helping friend's organization. There was no turning back.
Watch his TED talk! Highly recommended!
A classic. Marketing can learn so much from advertising. I just gloss through the book when I need inspiration
Bought it when @davegerhardt recommended this. I wish I could build an app or something that would automatically order books that Dave recommends. He never disappoints
Bought it when @davegerhardt recommended this. I wish I could build an app or something that would automatically order books that Dave recommends. He never disappoints
This one was recommended by @karthik2weet when I suddenly declared that I've developed interest in stock market investing overnight.
As always, was too impatient to finish the book and invest, so just browsed through the basics
Proper 101 level on stock markets, easy read.
As always, was too impatient to finish the book and invest, so just browsed through the basics
Proper 101 level on stock markets, easy read.
Tamil Nadu politics has always fascinated me. I remember reading Wikipedia pages about the origin, events etc. The only other content I've consumed abt TN politics is Mani Ratnam's Iruvar
Saw this book at a bookstore in Phoenix mall. Bought it. Just few chapters in, avolothaan:(
Saw this book at a bookstore in Phoenix mall. Bought it. Just few chapters in, avolothaan:(
This one specifically talks about the impact of one English company (not country) on India. Bought this when it was recommended by multiple people.
Halfway through and it was a brilliant read. As always, got distracted before finishing 🙈
Halfway through and it was a brilliant read. As always, got distracted before finishing 🙈
Okay, I have no idea why I have this book 🙈 I don't remember buying it. No motive, nothing
Must've overheard someone talk about it and bought. Absolutely no context
Must've overheard someone talk about it and bought. Absolutely no context
This one was a gift from the amazing team at @Drift! I don't remember why though🤔 I do remember asking them not to go through the trouble of shipping it to India but they insisted 🙌
Do things that don't scale. Perfect example. They practice what they preach.
Do things that don't scale. Perfect example. They practice what they preach.
Recommended by @DurgaSundaram, thanks to our mutual love for #London. A beautiful city and Neil Gaiman occassionally drops names of popular locations in the city!
After a long time, I've been able to slowly make progress on a fictional book
After a long time, I've been able to slowly make progress on a fictional book
Don't exactly remember how I came across this book and this is an insanely good book! There's nothing new in there but the way it's packaged and delivered makes it easy for us to consume. Actionable too!
After reading Steve Jobs' biography by Walter Isaacson, I was obsessed with Apple and bought every book in sight (Amazon took advantage of me by recommending all Apple/Jobs related books)
Yet to read this one but hoping to pick this up soon. Apple's design philosophy 🔥
Yet to read this one but hoping to pick this up soon. Apple's design philosophy 🔥
This book was a gift from a friend when I had just joined work. We were chatting about different types of people in an organisation and he gave me this book as a follow up assignment.
The TED talk on the same topic is highly recommended ted.com/talks/adam_gra…
The TED talk on the same topic is highly recommended ted.com/talks/adam_gra…
There was a time when I used to order ANY PRODUCT MANAGEMENT book I see if it was less than 500. I'm guessing this is one such purchase, I have no memory of buying this book
I've put it back on the shelf. I will pick it up when the time is right 😁
I've put it back on the shelf. I will pick it up when the time is right 😁
Heard this term a lot on the Drift podcast. Always thought "Ah, I know how to do that"
Started reading this book to know that I thought I was good at being "upfront" but radical candor is something completely different and much needed. Abandoned at 30% but definitely recommended
Started reading this book to know that I thought I was good at being "upfront" but radical candor is something completely different and much needed. Abandoned at 30% but definitely recommended
Designer. Developer. Marketer. If you're working on a website, pick up this book.
Usability explained in a super simplified way.
Usability explained in a super simplified way.
I don't exactly remember where it was recommended. It was a newsletter I subscribed to recently, maybe David Perell's
The first few chapters seemed interesting. It's about bureaucracy and how it evolved in America. I don't know if the entire book is about that, though.
The first few chapters seemed interesting. It's about bureaucracy and how it evolved in America. I don't know if the entire book is about that, though.
Bought this on Kindle Store after a @david_perell tweet ()
Very few fictional impulse purchases. Published in 1932 about a then forecasted world on 2450. Let's see 😁
Very few fictional impulse purchases. Published in 1932 about a then forecasted world on 2450. Let's see 😁
Picked it up at the recent ILoveRead book sale. This positioning lesson is as close to home as it gets.
I'm not sure what the book talks about but I'm hoping to learn about how Tata wanted Nano to be perceived and how it was actually perceived, the brand perception gap.
I'm not sure what the book talks about but I'm hoping to learn about how Tata wanted Nano to be perceived and how it was actually perceived, the brand perception gap.
Got this after seeing @daretorant tweet about it. Two chapters in and it's very interesting.
The teachings are through a conversation. I like this type of story telling as it also sometimes answers questions and objections in our head!
The teachings are through a conversation. I like this type of story telling as it also sometimes answers questions and objections in our head!
Two chapters in and it's living up to its name. Bought this book because these kind of titles attract me. Found via Amazon Book recommendation algorithm
Just arrived today. Writing good non-fiction is hard. It's very easy for the reader to get disengaged. Bought this book because I want to get into long form writing and hopefully, this should be a great start
Any story that involves Steve Jobs promises to be one hell of a ride. This starts off with Steve calling in the author to fix Pixar which isn't making any money. They have gotten themselves into a deal with Disney and working on Pixar. Very interesting read!
Impulse purchase after seeing this on @DudeWhoCode tweet on the books he read this year!
I've always been fascinated by mental models but never truly understood them. Let's see if this book changes it.
I've always been fascinated by mental models but never truly understood them. Let's see if this book changes it.
Picking this one up immediately after "To Pixar and Beyond"
Pixar's story is fascinating and I want to see it from every perspective possible
Pixar's story is fascinating and I want to see it from every perspective possible
