📚 My Reading List: Books That Changed My Perspective

Hi everyone! Today I want to share some of the most impactful books I’ve read in the past year. They’ve reshaped my thinking in different ways and even influenced my outlook on life. Hoping these recommendations inspire you too!

1. Principles - Ray Dalio

• Key Takeaway: The author distills his life and work principles into a logic of “radical transparency and truth,” teaching systematic decision-making and how to embrace failure as a learning opportunity.
• Quote: “Pain + Reflection = Progress” – I use this formula to push myself to (reflect) every time I face setbacks.
• For: Those aiming to improve decision-making and life planning.

1. The Courage to Be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

• Key Takeaway: Based on Adlerian psychology, it challenges the “causality” mindset and introduces “teleology” – your present is not determined by the past, but by the “goals” you actively choose.
• Quote: “All (worries) stem from interpersonal relationships.” Reducing my need for validation after learning “task separation” has cut my mental exhaustion by 80%!
• For: Anyone prone to anxiety or overthinking others’ opinions.

1. Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari

• Key Takeaway: From the Cognitive Revolution to the Agricultural and Technological Revolutions, this book uses a grand narrative to decode human civilization’s logic, urging readers to look beyond the “present” and ponder fundamental questions.
• Quote: “Imagined communities” made me realize concepts like money, nations, and corporations are essentially “stories” we collectively weave.
• For: Lovers of macro-narratives and those interested in history and social science.

1. Atomic Habits - James Clear

• Key Takeaway: This book dismantles the “big goal” myth with the “micro-habits” theory, emphasizing “systems > goals” – a solid habit system matters more than occasional effort.
• Case Study: By adopting the “read 10 pages a day” micro-habit, I finished 30 books last year – easier than my previous “10 books a year” goal!
• For: Action-takers ready to build habits and improve self-management.

💡 Let’s Chat!

What’s the most inspiring book you’ve read recently? Share your (reading list) or thoughts in the comments – I’ll send e-book resources to 3 lucky folks!