Quote of the Month#002The greatest enemy of intellectual curiosity isn't boredom, but needless complexity ~Lawrence Yeo
Apr 19, 2022Discussion SummariesThe Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness - Morgan HouselQuote: “Planning is important, but the most important part of every plan is to plan on the plan not going according to plan” It’s a...
Apr 19, 2022Discussion SummariesKlara and the Sun - Kazuo IshiguroThis is a fascinating fiction. The story happens in a futuristic setting - when all the rich families are able to afford to genetically...
Apr 19, 2022Discussion SummariesLaziness Does Not Exist -Devon PriceQuote: “The word “lazy” is almost always used with a tone of moral judgement and condemnation.” “Wasting time” is a basic human need....
Apr 19, 2022Discussion SummariesThe Rosie Project-Graeme SimsionQuotes: “Humans often fail to see what is close to them and obvious to others.” I didn’t read the book myself but it was very enjoyable...
Apr 19, 2022Discussion SummariesQuiet - The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking -Susan CainQuote (for an introvert :) “Now that you’re an adult, you might still feel a pang of guilt when you decline a dinner invitation in favor...
Apr 19, 2022Discussion SummariesWhen Breath Becomes Air - Paul KalanithiQuote: “Even if I’m dying, until I actually die, I am still living.” Once a physician, now a Stage-IV lung cancer patient, at the very...
Apr 19, 2022Discussion SummariesThe Alchemist - Paulo CoelhoQuote: “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” This is a refreshing (and classic) novel. The...
Apr 19, 2022Discussion SummariesThe second mountain-David BrooksQuote: “That individualism says, celebrate independence, but the second-mountain hero says, I will celebrate interdependence.” What is...