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Each book has a unique story to tell and an experience that inspires greater creativity in me. Be it fiction or self-help, or stories based on real world, I have always loved reading books. Here, I am sharing some of my learnings and personal experiences with these books. Hope you like them šŸ˜„

What I have Learnt

2022 Reads

One idea that stood out the most this past year- going back. I went through 6 new books this year, but couldnā€™t help myself from going back to some of the books that I have already read. Still, its always exciting to go through new stories or see old stories through a new perspective.

Here are my 2022 reads:

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The Alamanck of Naval Ravikant

One of the most insightful books that explores a range of topics related to creating wealth, finding happiness, and discovering purpose, and does so in a way that is engaging, thought-provoking, and highly motivating.

Most appreciable thing about this book was how practical and actionable it was. Throughout the book, Navalā€™s strategies and techniques inspire creating wealth, finding happiness, and living a fulfilling life.

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Three Men in a Boat

A delightful book that reminded me of how fun a simple fiction can be. Its simple sense of humour is really engaging and I was struck by the way in which this story can creatively inspire the readers.

It is a great reminder of the power of fiction to inspire and entertain, and I believe it will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

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The Invisible Man

The pattern is pretty noticeableā€¦.I went though a couple classics this year, the books that were unread on my bookshelves since schoolšŸ˜.

Yet again, a truly engaging story that is all about the power of creativity and following oneā€™s passion. I love reading fiction and this story provided all the more reason to stay curious (not too curious considering the end šŸ‘€), and keep experimenting.

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The Mom Test

As a UX designer, it is really important understand the user of your product and whether you are anyway near solving their actual problem. This book focuses on this exact topic- customer research and how to not bias their opinion by telling them your idea.

A big thanks to Kush Daga who recommended me this book when I was interning under him at Urban Tv. A great read for those who are interested to learn how to listen to people and understand their actual problem.

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Steal Like an Artist

A great book on creativity and how to grow as a creative. 10 strategies that are about being creative and sharing your knowledge as a creative. Its a relatively small read but I needed a couple of days to let these ideas settle in.

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Show Your Work

Austinā€™s masterful writing is followed in this awesome book about sharing your work. I have learnt creativity is not only about doing but also about sharing your process, your journey and what helps you be creative. The Steal Like an Artist trilogy contains a lot of wisdom and deserves to be re-read. ( I canā€™t remember everything šŸ™ƒ)

<aside> āœŒļø Coming soon: Some books that I have read multiple times and still feel new every time I go through them.

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