This book doesn't cover any algorithms or models, but I think it's a good book for management people to read. Also a good book for someone wants to beThis book doesn't cover any algorithms or models, but I think it's a good book for management people to read. Also a good book for someone wants to be more strategic about data, rather than one who is trying to improve the accuracy of their models.
See this book as one which tries to help you get business value from your analytics models. Definitely has some interesting thinking points that I am trying to work on from here on.
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This book doesn't cover any algorithms or models, but I think it's a good book for management people to read. Also a good book for someone wants to be more strategic about data, rather than one who is trying to improve the accuracy of their models.
See this book as one which tries to help you get business value from your analytics models. Definitely has some interesting thinking points that I am trying to work on from here on....more
This is a short book, and the messaging from within is yet so crucial. This book should be for anyone who wants to work in a team, as it provides veryThis is a short book, and the messaging from within is yet so crucial. This book should be for anyone who wants to work in a team, as it provides very useful suggestions on how to approach the role of organising people's efforts towards achieving a reasonably large objective.
The hard part I would say, is to practice what the book has advocated, because dealing with humans are the harder aspects of software development. ...more
I was hoping for a book that focused more on the practice of meditation, but this book seemed to focus more on the philosophy and theories of BuddhismI was hoping for a book that focused more on the practice of meditation, but this book seemed to focus more on the philosophy and theories of Buddhism. It was quite a dense book as well, so it was quite difficult to try to finish the book.
If you are looking for a book that focuses more on meditation, this book wouldn't be for you. But if you are looking for something heavy in theories, you can consider trying this book. ...more
This book is pretty short, slightly around 200 pages, and is very focused on actionables. So if you want to dwell into the philosophies of Stoicism, tThis book is pretty short, slightly around 200 pages, and is very focused on actionables. So if you want to dwell into the philosophies of Stoicism, this book wouldn't be that great. But if you want to focus on how you can achieve a life based on Stoicism values, I highly recommend this is a very practical book!
And because this is a book focused on practice steps, I am looking forward to practising the methods I have learned from this book. ...more
I have read many books on conversations, and particularly, I feel this book is very focused on the practical steps required to improve your conversatiI have read many books on conversations, and particularly, I feel this book is very focused on the practical steps required to improve your conversational skills. In fact, this book feels more like an instruction manual than any of the conversational books that I have read. So depending on your preference, this book may or may not be up your alley.
Some of the advice really feels very practical, but naturally, with anything that you hope to learn or achieve, you need to put in the practice yourself. Definitely one of the top conversation books that I would recommend anyone.
In particular, I like how the author goes from basics to advance tips, and slowly building up the context on how to handle different difficult conversations. Do note that this book covers the conversations that are really seemingly impossible (conversations with terrorists, racists, bigots...), so some of the more advanced tips are a tad more extreme I feel, and may not be as helpful. That said, just read the more basic chapters then. Which also means you can cover the more necessary parts and gain what you need. Don't finish the entire book if you don't want to. ...more
I like the writing style of this book. As an introvert, I could easily relate to the many incidents and misunderstandings that the book brought out. II like the writing style of this book. As an introvert, I could easily relate to the many incidents and misunderstandings that the book brought out. I feel that I have a better understanding of my own style, and removing myself from years of thinking how inadequate I am as a human being.
I am giving the book 4 stars only though because I was hoping for more practical steps into how I can be a better introvert. You will get a lot of background into the research of introverts and personalities, but not that much helpful (there is some) advice on how to amplify the strengths of introverts. ...more
I felt the book started off well, but the last 2 sections felt a bit underwhelming. The book also felt like it was just naming different things to do,I felt the book started off well, but the last 2 sections felt a bit underwhelming. The book also felt like it was just naming different things to do, but not really providing any approach to how to perform these tasks well.
My favourite sections were the first 2 sections on establishing your own Quiet Time and Preparation. They kind of put me through the rest of the book looking for similar inspirations. Consider just reading those 2 sections, and skimming through the rest of the book. That's what I did. ...more
I am a non-designer, so I wanted something to give me a broad overview of designing principles. So if you want to use my review to decide if this bookI am a non-designer, so I wanted something to give me a broad overview of designing principles. So if you want to use my review to decide if this book is for you, remember that this is where I am coming from.
In general, the book does provide some interesting basic principles in design. However, there were certain parts that were not as necessary to me, such as printing, photo-editing, and physical visual layouts. These were the parts that I really skimmed through.
There are also certain parts of the book that are good primers that I can build upon foot my own design learning journey, which would have to be built from other materials. So in a way, this book does provide me with some view on what next I should read up....more
This is the best book that I have read on communicating with others. Granted that I will still need to practice the methods taught in this book, the bThis is the best book that I have read on communicating with others. Granted that I will still need to practice the methods taught in this book, the book is also clear in explaining that its readers will most probably not attain full supremacy within a few days.
I usually borrow my books from the library, but this is one of the rare books that I will consider buying eventually! Definitely a book that I want to refer to again and again when I have time!...more
This is a very direct, hands-on book. While you will still need to practice your presentation and communication skills, this is a simple book that proThis is a very direct, hands-on book. While you will still need to practice your presentation and communication skills, this is a simple book that provides very direct and useful advice. Honestly, some of it is rather common sense, but I personally like the writing style of the author.
Not a heavy read and packed with many useful, applicable advice. Highly recommend this book to anyone looking to communicate their ideas well during presentations. ...more
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in UX design in a startup environment, especially if you have no background in this field. The conceI highly recommend this book to anyone interested in UX design in a startup environment, especially if you have no background in this field. The concepts and their objectives are clearly written, and supplemented with relevant real world use cases and examples.
I guess the authors really followed their own words by minimising waste and focusing on impact and what works. Could totally feel this in their writing. ...more
This is one of the best books that I have read in terms of putting actionable changes to your life. Read it, change your view about work, and activelyThis is one of the best books that I have read in terms of putting actionable changes to your life. Read it, change your view about work, and actively practice what he proposed. Also, if you are think so highly about this book, considering reading his other book "Be So Good They Can't Ignore You". ...more
The book uses a what I call 100-day approach, where each chapter should be read by a day, and the book should bring you through a 100 days of practiceThe book uses a what I call 100-day approach, where each chapter should be read by a day, and the book should bring you through a 100 days of practice. Naturally, I didn't do that, because I don't have a 100 days to read one book.
But maybe that's why I need a book to kind of slow me down as well. If that is what you want, this book is a good start, but be warned, it might frustrate you as well. Reason being that even though I felt the book was good at the start, but kind of was repeating itself by 1/2 of the book.
Ironically, the book had a part about "forcing yourself to complete a book because you don't want to be seen as a quitter" (not exact quotes though). In the end, I rushed through about the last 1/3 of the book, and kind of went through a phase of "I finally completed this book!" moment.
Now, I need to go and find myself more time. ...more
I like that this book doesn't give too much technical stuff, but still, gives enough for you to kick start your quantitative journey in stock market tI like that this book doesn't give too much technical stuff, but still, gives enough for you to kick start your quantitative journey in stock market trading. I do have to say, I don't agree with everything the book says, but it definitely provides a good start to any beginner in stock trading. ...more
This book is rather thin, and filled with many pages that had few words. If you force yourself hard, I think you can finish the entire book within 2 hThis book is rather thin, and filled with many pages that had few words. If you force yourself hard, I think you can finish the entire book within 2 hours.
The book is interesting. It challenges ones' notion of what visiting an art museum entrails. However, many of the things covered by the book seem to be reaching out to art curators and museums organisers than actual museum goers. Bringing a chair into the museum or having a window in the gallery all seems interesting concepts, except I, as a museum go-er, can't really work on those things.
That said, there are interesting nuggets of information that makes this book interesting. To me, this was about 15% of the book.
Would I read this book if I knew what I would get into? Most probably, but I would spend less time on it. I assume there are better art books out there. ...more
Ryan Holiday is a great writer. However, I didn't give this book 5 stars because I found his first two books "Ego is the Enemy" and "Obstacle is the WRyan Holiday is a great writer. However, I didn't give this book 5 stars because I found his first two books "Ego is the Enemy" and "Obstacle is the Way" more helpful. That said, this book does have nudges of useful reminders (nothing is really new) that span not only from Stoicism (his previous 2 books were mainly focused on Stoicism concepts), but also other fields.
Ryan Holiday also tried to make his writing for this book more simple, which might make the book feel less serious and helpful. If you have never read Ryan Holiday's other Stoicism books, I would advice to cover those first. And if you are in a rush for time, I would recommend skipping this book, and just use the time to focus on mindfulness and / or meditations (or just stuff from his first two books)...more
If you are interested in our new economy, this book is a great start to understand the current 4 cornerstones of the global economy, even though theseIf you are interested in our new economy, this book is a great start to understand the current 4 cornerstones of the global economy, even though these are just basically American companies with global reach.
This book covers in detail how each company has dominated its own domain in separate chapters, while still at times draw out the similarities and differences in these 4 companies in terms of their business model and approaches.
Certain parts of his writing reminds me of his privilege and world view, but rather than putting them down, it does remind me about how diverse our world is as well.
This also isn't a difficult book to read. I love the author's direct and clear narrations, and he doesn't go around points nor make things convoluted. Highly recommend this book. This is a real, quality 5-star review from a recently converted fan of the author. ...more
Comparing to "We Are Anonymous" and "Countdown To Zero Day", this book has a stronger narration. Personal preference wise, I put this as my 3rd favoriComparing to "We Are Anonymous" and "Countdown To Zero Day", this book has a stronger narration. Personal preference wise, I put this as my 3rd favorite hacking book so far (after the 2 that I have mentioned above).
I felt the front part about her university life was a bit boring for me, although I understand it was important to establish the female protagonist's life. However, personally, I wasn't as keen on those stuff. Things really picked up when the book was covering about her life after graduation, and I was glad that I endured through the first sections on her university days which I felt was boring.
That said, after "We Are Anonymous" and "Countdown", I highly recommend this leisure read! ...more
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