Dreams Unlimited

  Ryan Holiday, has taken the philosophy of stoicism and bought it into everyone’s living rooms by simplifying complex notions from stoics like the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, statesman Seneca, a former slave turned professor Epictetus. He has made it relevant for the modern-day individual with plethora of examples and actionable wisdom. The premise of this book is that the unique path your life takes is due to the obstacles you encounter on the path you wanted to take. What stands in the way becomes the way – this book shows how you can use the interconnected disciplines of perception, action and will; to see clearly, act correctly, and accept the world as it is. It is a good read to equip you for any challenge life throws your way. Perception Is about building the muscle to see an opportunity within the obstacle. Skills to cultivate: - Steady your nerves – acknowledge what you are feeling and consciously discard the unhelpful emotions. This skill sets the base for the rest to

I first heard Cal Newport  on a podcast promoting his book "Digital Minimalism" post which I looked him up. He is a New York Times best selling author of seven non-fiction books in addition to being an associate professor of Computer Science at the Georgetown University. He coined the term "deep work" in  his book by the same name which redefined the concept of work.  I liked that his books address real world problems - how to get into a flow state with all modern world distractions, how to build a compelling career, how to manage digital clutter - and provided actionable frameworks to tackle them. A lot of books talk about discovering your passion, following your passion, monetizing your passion, living the dream etc. I picked this one up as it was a refreshing change - it upfront says that following your passion is dangerous advice. I believe this book will benefit anyone aspiring to have a fulfilling work life. The concepts in the book can be easily applied. They