My 2019 in Books
Looking back on my reading list of 2019, these are the 13 books that stand out.
He studied the structure of a wood pecker's tongue by dissection, found the square of a circle just using ruler and compass, attempted to build helicopter, invented the odometer, understood the muscular structure of a human body and its proportions very accurately and also designed advanced catapults and automated canal digger equipment and countless other things. Da Vinci (1492-1519) is a true genius, a man with infinite curiosity and one of the most gifted people ever lived on earth.
We live in a world where numbers are thrown at us every minute as statistical findings. We tend to believe them because they sound authentic. Most of the news that you hear is often misconstrued to prove a point. This is a must-read to understand how the media make us believe that we are doomed!.
James clear's Atomic Habits is probably one of the best works on habit formation. It is valuable for anyone who wants to build habits- be it becoming a marathon runner or quitting a bad habit like smoking.
What are the elements that are needed to write a story? Deconstructing some of the great stories and their patterns and explaining how great screenwriters and storytellers go about doing their work. This is not just for screenwriters but for Product managers like us who want to tell stories and connect with your customers.
Why do people adore some products, what makes them stand in a queue overnight just to watch a show or buy a costly gadget? A must read for Product managers.
Steven Pinker's book is about writing and style. Are you one of those who believe that writing and grammar are suffering because of social media and short attention span? Well, read on. The grammar topics are hard but that's just how the language is!
Ok. you don't need a title to assume leadership. Want to hear that from Robin Sharma, he can tell you better than anyone else.
This is a re-read for me. Thaler's Nobel prize-winning Nudge theory is now practiced all over the world. Interesting read and for Product manager's you should have this in your bookshelf.
It's where all those good things are coming from. The lean startup is a textbook quality read and gives you the fundamentals of Product management.
Build, ship, fail fast, learn. A playbook is always handy when you are in this business.
Exactly what the title says, what would you choose as an organization? It is a difficult choice and a hard job to convince your shareholders. However, the companies that succeed in the long term are those who choose ethics and the long path to success.
How do breakthrough discoveries happen? Research with neuroscientific facts and analysis of various aspects that can lead to innovative ideas.
Kahneman again! Last year I read the "Undoing Project" and I couldn't stop myself from exploring more of his work. Kahneman and his friend Amos Tversky influenced the world we live in today in more ways than what you imagine. Read on to find out how the world works!
Do you have a book recommendation for my 2020 list, let me know.