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Year 2025 | Book 27/52 Book Review - ANATOMY OF A BREAKTHROUGH - ADAM ALTER If you’ve ever felt stalled, this book offers more than encouragement—it offers a blueprint. In  Anatomy of a Breakthrough , Adam Alter argues that feeling stuck is  inevitable , yes—but it’s also  fixable .   “The path forward begins with clarity: separate what you can control from what you can’t, and focus your energy where it truly matters.” This one sentence captures the first shift the book asks of us. Rather than battling every wind and wave, decide: what’s mine to manage? What isn’t? And where should I invest now? Here are the  key themes and insights ,  1. Recognising “Stuckness” as Normal The first service Alter does is normalise the experience: being stuck isn’t a personal failure; it’s a universal stage.    He describes how people slow in the middle of long endeavours—what he calls the “quick-slow-quick” pattern.    By acknowledging this, the book redu...

Year 2025 | Book 25/52 Book Review -  The Restful Mind by Gyalwa Dokhampa This book is a gentle guide to finding peace in a noisy world. It reminds us that the faults we see in others are often reflections of what we carry inside. Through simple practices—like sitting quietly, walking mindfully, laughing, and listening—we can return to the present moment and calm our restless mind. The author explains how our thoughts, speech, and actions shape who we are. Gratitude, compassion, and patience are not just spiritual ideas but practical tools for everyday happiness. He stresses that true rest is not about running away from life but about living fully in the present, without being trapped by attachments, labels, or constant comparisons. One of the strongest messages is simplicity: life may be uncertain, but when we approach it with patience, awareness, and kindness, our mind naturally finds rest. This is not a book of theory—it offers small, everyday steps to cultivate a lighter, freer...

Year 2025 | Book 24/52 Book Review : Happiness is a State of Mind - Gyalwang Drukpa Happiness is not something outside of us; it begins with how we define it for ourselves. Gyalwang Drukpa, in  Happiness is a State of Mind , reminds us that true happiness comes when we peel away the layers of pride, self-criticism, expectations, hopes, and fears. Here are some reflections from the book that stayed with me: Define your happiness.  Don’t wait for special occasions—see joy in everyday life. Stay positive.  Optimism reduces the fear of uncertainty. Live your values.  Intentions and values guide us better than fleeting desires. Handle negativity.  Patience, appreciation, and acceptance are powerful antidotes. Be kind and honest.  When we are kind to ourselves, we can extend the same to others. Unite thoughts, words, and actions.  The quality of our thoughts shapes everything else. Remember choice.  Happiness is a choice, though it requires effort. Grat...

  Year 2025 | Book 5/52 Book Review: Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck Dr. Carol Dweck’s  Mindset  explores how the way we perceive our abilities shapes our success. Here are key takeaways from this transformative book: 1️⃣  Don’t Prove Yourself, Improve Yourself  – A growth mindset focuses on progress, not validation. The goal is to get better, not just to look good. 2️⃣  The View You Adopt Shapes Your Life  – How you see yourself influences your learning, relationships, and achievements. Fixed beliefs limit potential, while a growth mindset expands possibilities. 3️⃣  Your Potential is Unknowable  – No one can predict how far effort, learning, and resilience will take you. Skills and achievement come through commitment and effort. 4️⃣  Success Means Learning, Not Just Winning  – If success is about learning, then challenges become stepping stones. The bigger the challenge, the more you grow. 5️⃣  Becoming is Better Than Being  ...

  YEAR # 2025 | BOOK 4/52 Book Review: The Art of Being Alone My takeaways: You'll stop worrying what others think about you when you realise how seldom they do. Your imagination shapes your reality - You are enough to change your life by yourself.  Knowing & Accepting Yourself - Accept yourself first, enjoy your company to allow others to accept you.  Regular dates with your mind - There is a freedom in knowing yourself. Untag Yourself (Be undefinable) - Detach the tags that you and the world have attached to your soul.  Give rest to your mind.  Start defining things for yourself. Action is the cure for almost everything. #TheArtOfBeingAlone #SelfDiscovery #Mindfulness #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth #YouAreEnough #SelfAcceptance #DetachAndThrive #EmpowerYourself #BeUndefinable #RenukaGavrani The book also mentions Cal Newport's Deep Work

  YEAR # 2025 | BOOK 1/52 Review of  Deep Work  by Cal Newport -  • Explores the concept of distraction-free, high-intensity focus to master skills and                          produce exceptional results. • Encourages deliberate practice, rituals, and routines for achieving deep work and                     avoiding shallow tasks. • Highlights the importance of controlling attention and managing time effectively. • Demonstrates how focus generates flow, happiness, and productivity in a                                        knowledge-driven economy. • Provides actionable strategies for adopting deep work as a lifestyle, ensuring long-                  ...