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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is the first book in the Adrian Mole series of comedic fiction, written by Sue Townsend. The book is written in a diary style, and focuses on the worries and regrets of a teenager who believes himself to be an intellectual

Truly a mind-bending book. Not a lot to say about it.

Lean UX has become the preferred approach to interaction design, tailor-made for today's agile teams.

A former international hostage negotiator for the FBI offers a new, field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations—whether in the boardroom or at home.

Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets is a book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb that deals with the fallibility of human knowledge.

A manifesto of business practices for those who sell ideas and advice, The Win Without Pitching Manifesto lays out twelve steps--in the form of proclamations--that owners of creative businesses can take to distance themselves from their competition, regain the high ground in their client relationships and learn to win business without first parting with their thinking or writing lengthy proposals. The twelve proclamations were written to inspire owners of independent creative businesses (e.g.: design firms & advertising agencies) to rethink how their services are bought and sold. Anyone who sells ideas or advice will find relevance in their teachings. Tune in NOW, to know more!!!

Don't Make Me Think is a book by Steve Krug about human-computer interaction and web usability. The book's premise is that a good software program or website should let users accomplish their intended tasks as easily and directly as possible. Tune in NOW to know more!

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future is a 2014 book by the American entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel co-written with Blake Masters. It is a condensed and updated version of a highly popular set of online notes taken by Masters for the CS183 class on startups, as taught by Thiel at Stanford University in Spring 2012. Tune in NOW to know more!!!

Life, business, success… it's just like a nightclub. There are always three ways in. There's the First Door: the main entrance, where ninety-nine percent of people wait in line, hoping to get in. The Second Door: the VIP entrance, where the billionaires and celebrities slip through. But what no one tells you is that there is always, always… the Third Door. It's the entrance where you have to jump out of line, run down the alley, bang on the door a hundred times, climb over the dumpster, crack open the window, sneak through the kitchen—there's always a way in.

How do successful companies create products people can't put down? Why do some products capture widespread attention while others flop? What makes us engage with certain products out of sheer habit? Is there a pattern underlying how technologies hook us? Tune in to know the answers!!

Practice your product design and UX skills. Prepare for your next job interview. Redesign the NYC MetroCard system. Design a dashboard for a general practitioner. Redesign an ATM. Learn how to solve and present exercises like these, that top startups use to interview designers for product design and UI/UX roles. Today top companies are looking for business-minded designers who are not just focused on visuals. With this book, you can practice this kind of mindset, prepare for a job interview, learn how to interview other designers, and find concepts for projects for your portfolio.

Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that should guide our efforts? What does progress really look like? Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor who has captivated the world with his principles for building wealth and creating long-term happiness. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval's wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections. This isn't a how-to book, or a step-by-step gimmick. Instead, through Naval's own words, you will learn how to walk your own unique path toward a happier, wealthier life.

A NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL bestseller. 'A must-read for entrepreneurs of all stripes' - Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup. From three partners at Google Ventures, a unique five-day process for solving tough business problems, proven at more than 100 companies.

Eleven Minutes is the story of Maria, a young girl from a Brazilian village, whose first innocent brushes with love leave her heartbroken. At a tender age, she becomes convinced that she will never find true love, instead believing that "love is a terrible thing that will make you suffer. . . ." A chance meeting in Rio takes her to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune. Maria's despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria has to choose between pursuing a path of darkness -- sexual pleasure for its own sake -- or risking everything to find her own "inner light" and the possibility of sacred sex, sex in the context of love. TUNE IN NOW to know more!!!

“Avoid advice from people who got rich quickly. They're just giving you their winning lottery ticket numbers.” - Naval Ravikant (Probably my most favorite person on Earth). Let's see what those ticket numbers are! This book breaks down the success of the most influential people on this planet. Be it lawyers, hockey players, or the reason behind why Asians are apparently good at math! It discusses every aspect from a very microscopic level. Sounds interesting? Tune in to know more!

Are all the paintings that you see "original"? Are YOU, unique as a human? At the macro level yes. At the micro-level, maybe no? Tune in to KNOW more.

Have you ever heard of the terms like "writer's block" or "resistance"? Remember the time when you couldn't work on a project, cause you know something just kept you from working. Or just the time when you thought you'd start your blog channel on medium or maybe start meditating, but couldn't. What was that vicious force? How to get over it? This book is all about it. TUNE IN NOW to know more!!!

A must-read if you're working in some creative field. This book breaks down the whole process of what it takes to be a great artist. And also that "born genius" is a myth. TUNE in to know more!!!

Has it ever happened that you were doing some work and you were just soo immersed in it that you lost track of time? What was that? What are the factors which affect your life span? Ever thought of it? This book is all about it! Ikigai. Tune in to know more!

Welcome back to another episode!! Do you ever think that the news that we hear is too monotonous? Do you ever think to yourself that "is the World really getting that bad?". Do you feel like there's always something miserable happening in the world all the time? I think it's because of a reason. This book explains it. Tune in to know more!

Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck By Mark Manson. A very unconventional way to look at life. A book that stresses values that are contrary to the regular self-help book you read. It's not a book on "not giving a fuck" about anything, it's rather a book on prioritizing the things we give a fuck about, to put into words. Tune in right now!!!

Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson. A very unconventional way to look at life. A book that stresses values that are contrary to the regular self-help book you read. It's not a book on "not giving a fuck" about anything, it's rather a book on prioritizing the things we give a fuck about, to put into words. Tune in right now.

Another one on finance XD. Tune in RIGHT NOW!!!

Why are we all different? Why is one person happy and the other sad? Why is one person fearful and anxious and another full of faith and confidence? Why is one person joyous and the other miserable? Why do we pray? Why do most people emphasize thinking positively? Do you think that there are answers to these questions? If at all there are, this book has it all. TUNE IN RIGHT NOW!!

Originally written in Portuguese by Brazilian author Paul Coelho, The Alchemist is a beautiful book about magic, dreams, and the treasures we seek elsewhere and then find them on our doorsteps. This book tackles everything from love to magic to the meaning of life.

Welcome to yet another interesting episode. This time we're talking finance. Dive in this episode as I summarize this immensely successful book on finance. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. Tune in right NOW!

Welcome to yet another episode of The Voice Precis!! In this episode, Aditya shares his favorite lessons from one of his favorites "Who will cry when you die" by Robin Sharma. TUNE IN right now!!!

Hey folks! Welcome to the first book on the audio shelf of The Voice Precis. A book which has everyone's entrusting conscious - “How to win friends & influence people”. Tune in now!

Spilling all my BOOK-beans here! Mirroring my experience with books in this episode of The Voice Precis. Wanna dip in more? TUNE IN right now bud!

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