More physical books

I used to prefer digital books. With ebooks, I could read them on my iPad or Kindle and didn’t have to hold big, clunky books. But I wanted to experiment with physical books, so for the past couple of months, I’ve been reading only physical ones. And I love it. Yes, the books are heavy, but the more I read, the more I’m getting used to them. Holding a real book, touching the paper, and reading my favorites has proven to be a more aesthetic experience. ...

May 10, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words
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Team of Rivals

I am currently reading ‘Team of Rivals’, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln and three men who served with him in his cabinet while he was president. One of the things that is very unsettling in history is death. There was so much death. I had never particularly thought about modern medical advances, but while reading this book, I cannot help but feel grateful for our science. – Lincoln believed that economic development was crucial in giving every American an equal and fair chance in life. He saw the ability of democracy to improve the lives of people by removing artificial barriers and opening paths for everyone to pursue their goals. For him, a true democracy would be a meritocracy, where people from lower ranks could rise based on their natural abilities and hard work. ...

April 2, 2023 · 1 min · 136 words
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Project Hail Mary

I’ve thought a lot about how to describe the story without giving away too much, and it’s hard. It really is. It’s too good to be spoiled, so I’ve decided to keep it a mystery. This book is about an interstellar adventure to save our Sun—and, consequently, our planet—from an apocalyptic event. It’s a perfect blend of science, engineering, and humor. I laughed so hard here. You will understand this when you get to page 202 ...

February 16, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words
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Introversion in leaders

What makes introverts great leaders? What do they do differently? I am an introvert. Not a shy type. I am not comfortable with small talk, but I enjoy deep discussions with great personalities. I never asked anyone, but I get this feeling that I scare people whenever I talk to them, a good scare (if that exists). Anyway, on a quest to understand myself, I found a magnificent treasure. I will try to show a small but important part of that in this article, Introversion in leaders. ...

December 24, 2022 · 4 min · 752 words