One Minute Book Review

A short clip on my thoughts on philosophy and ideology --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

An interesting idea about the concept of being responsible for one select area at a company. Should execs allow individuals to be flexible or stay in their lane. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Some thoughts on a very famous quote by Marcus Aurelius from the book ‘The Obstacle is the Way’ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

An interesting take on a quote by Alfred Adler in his book, 'Understanding Human Nature'.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

An interesting quote on those who choose vs those who choose not to read --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Today's quote discusses an idea around science and truth. An interesting concept I would love to hear your thoughts on it.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

A great quote from the book the 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

A great quote from Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil De Grasse Tyson  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

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Hello and welcome to One Minute Book review, the show that brings books to life, I am your host Aun Abdi. Today I will be reviewing 'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins. An honest, insightful and at times shocking self-assessment of his own life. David Goggins gives a brief account of how he became a Navy Seal, Army Ranger and Ultra-Athlete. In the book, David provides a full explanation of the obstacles he had to overcome and mental fortitude he needed to reach his goals at every step of the way. The author details his early life explaining the harsh realities of Seal training while not holding back in defining what it takes to be the best version of yourself. The honesty and openness are what I enjoyed about this book the most. It would have been easy for the author to list all of his achievements without detailing the hardships, but in showing his vulnerability, it makes the book more captivating and makes the reader more engaged. I would encourage all to listen to the audiobook as it provides a different p

Today I will be reviewing 'Maps of Meaning' by Jordan B. Peterson. Deriving meaning from the world around us is what enables us to live the life that we choose. In this book, Peterson explores how we have formulated maps during our existence to create meaning. The central proponent of the book is that myth creates an action which creates a language which we can then derive meaning. The author focuses heavily on the power of ancient myth in exploring how we have obtained meaning in the past. An in-depth exploration of the Mesopotamian derivation of how myth constituted the formation civilisations where our actions could accurately define the world around us, is explained in this book. The book is complicated and requires the full attention of the reader. It is full of complicated concepts that will need re-reading at times. However, if you want to explore the power of how we create meaning from the past as well as the world around us, I suggest you read this book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor

A look at My Top 5 Books of 2018: 5. Letters From A Stoic by Seneca 4. Astrophysics For People In A Hurry by Neil De Grasse Tyson 3. The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch 2. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg 1. 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Today I will be reviewing 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu. War is not as common in comparison to our recent history, but that does not mean we can't use the strategies of war in today's world. The Art of War uses adages formed in poetic nature to explain the essential points of tactics in war. The book explains the role of general, the anticipation of enemy tactics and the provision of one's army to lead to victory, as well as many other points. What I found interesting was the emphasis on the role of the leader as the focal point in the army no matter the size. This emphasis can have application in all areas of life and can serve as tactics to lead if you read in between the lines. It is a short book, so it is accessible to all and will teach you both strategic and leadership qualities to look out for no matter what you do. The universality of this book makes it a must-read. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Today I will be reviewing 'Understanding Human Nature' by Alfred Adler. Alfred Adler is among one of the most influential behavioural psychologists of his time. In this book, Adler assesses the factors that determine human nature to understand them more clearly. The topics analysed range from the concept of the soul to feelings of inferiority and characterization during the initial years of life. The complexity of his arguments is something to admire. The majority of is arguments are observational and still remain relevant to this day. What I liked about this book was the ascent from the inner soul to how we can conduct ourselves in the book, as well as prominent topics in between. The complexity of the Adler's explanations matches the language used. For this reason, if you're new to Adlerian psychology, it is better to read a commentary rather than this book. However, if you would like to challenge yourself, then I suggest you read this to broaden your understanding of Adlerian psychology. --- Send in a v

Hello, I am your host Aun Abdi and welcome to the monthly One Minute Book Review podcast, where I break down in more detail the books that I have read and reviewed in the previous month. I have done something different for this month's recap episode. I didn't have the opportunity to record for October, so I have decided to combine both October and November for a longer extended podcast. This month's podcast will include six books of varying categories of which I hope to inspire you to read some of them. Those books are: 'How to Write Your Book Without A Fuss' by Lucy McCarragher and Joe Gregory; 'Letters From A Stoic' by Seneca; 'Small Giants' by Bo Burlingham; 'Start Now, Get Perfect Later' by Rob Moore; 'The Courage To Be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi and lastly 'Financial Intelligence' by Karen Berman and Joe Gregory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Today I will be reviewing 'Financial Intelligence' by Karen Berman and Joe Knight. Being financially literate is rare in our world. We are taught many things in school, but only accountants and finance experts know this information in the business world. This book aims to solve that problem. It focusses on explaining critical financial concepts such as the purpose of the profit and loss sheet, balance sheet and cash flow, as well as their relationship to one another. The topics are not too tough as the authors do not go into a lot of depth, but for a beginner, it may take some time to understand. Nevertheless, it will be useful for anyone wanting to understand the financials of the business they work for and if they are looking to create their own business. I can't see this as a book for readers to casually pick and read as it has a purpose behind it. If you want to increase your financial knowledge, you should read this book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Today I will be reviewing 'The Courage to Be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi. The courage to take the burden of being disliked is difficult which is why many people refrain from it. This book explores through dialogue between a philosopher and student the trials of discovering your value. They discuss over many conversations the power of perception and interpretation of circumstances based mainly on the philosophy of Alfred Adler or Adlerian psychology. I will admit that this book is different, but I can't define whether good or bad. As it is translated from Japanese the flow of conversation is different, and it impacts the reader. What I like about it is how the book is structured like a conversation, it involves the reader more. However, if you want to know more about Adlerian psychology, it may be best to read a book written by him rather than this commentary. That being said this book is helpful as an introduction to his concepts. An interesting read. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminut

Today I will be reviewing 'Start Now, Get Perfect Later' by Robert Moore. Why do we delay what is best for us or that we know we need to do? Procrastination and perfectionism are usually two barriers that many people have to overcome and this book gives steps on how we can all overcome these. Moore explains through the 4 D's, Delegate, Delete, Delay and Do, that tasks can and should be organised to fit into these categories. Creating leverage lists rather than to do lists also puts pressure on the individual to do what is best at that moment rather than what is easy to do. We all know what we need to do but create environments where we are not held accountable for our actions. This book gives the reader the tools to act when falling short of their goals to proceed to action, but there are no revolutionary concepts in this book. It only inspires us to action, which is enough in itself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Companies that focus on being great instead of being big appreciate the gift of running a business. Burlingham writes about fourteen companies that created businesses that thrived in their communities. The choice to remain great is a conscious choice, as Burlingham explains in this book. To retain control of an idea and mission in business is to do what is right by your customers, suppliers and most importantly your employees. I was fascinated by the lengths at which companies described in this book chose proximity to their values over the financial rewards of size. The book explores the trials and tribulations in this pursuit, but also the logic of making that choice. This book is ideal for those wanting to create businesses that focus on delivering more than just a product. It's for those wanting to create something of value for themselves and the wider community. It inspires the reader to develop a business that genuinely helps everyone involved rather than just the owner. --- Send in a voice message: h

Hello, I am your host Aun Abdi and welcome to the monthly One Minute Book Review podcast, where I break down in more detail the books that I have read and reviewed in the previous month. In this months episode, the month of September I reviewed, A Little History of Economics’ by Niall Kishtainy (4*) and 'Mastery' by Robert Greene (5*) If you would like to hear reviews of each, please listen to the separate One Minute Book Reviews as I will be expanding on my initial comments made in the One Minute Reviews so this podcast may contain some spoilers, to give you a heads up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message