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  • Has anyone in the community read Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries? I read a few pages here and there. So tempted to purchase the hardcover over the Kindle version. πŸ“š

    β†’ 11:14 AM, Oct 14
  • All-new Kindle Paperwhite Gen 11. I went for the basic model. 8GB with Ads. I don’t like Amazon forcing people to pay up Β£20 to remove ads.

    β†’ 11:34 AM, Feb 13
  • Two Reading Ideas

    This year I’m challenging myself to read 25 books. I had an idea to read one book together with Safana. I wanted to be a better spouse I can and I purchased The Muslim Marriage Guide by Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood last year but never got around to reading it. The idea is for us to read the same book together, reflect and leave marginalia in the book for discussion as and when needed. This may help us in better understanding each other and make our marriage stronger.

    Another book-related idea I got from the What Should I Read Next? podcast Episode 313, pick a tough book, like a thick or a dense book on a particular topic of your interest and read a set number of pages every day. I like this idea because this will help me to read classic novels that people including myself say they want to read but never get to read them.

    β†’ 10:00 AM, Jan 7
  • Kindle has got a new software update. Version 5.13.7 is good. Amazon has finally dropped the β€œexperimental” part of their browser to just β€œbrowser”. It still sucks but maybe of use for light browsing. πŸ“· πŸ“š

    β†’ 3:37 PM, Aug 30
  • I really enjoyed listening to The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman. When he announced his new book Four Thousand Weeks, I immediately pre-ordered it. So, my bank holiday weekend reading is now sorted. πŸ“· πŸ“š

    β†’ 12:54 PM, Aug 25
  • I’m listening to The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman audiobook. Damn! It is good! πŸ“š

    β†’ 4:40 PM, Jun 11
  • The Bullet Journal Method: Brilliant book on Analogue Productivity

    Finished reading: The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll πŸ“š

    I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the Bullet Journal Method or analogue productivity.

    A key takeaway is a process called Migration. Here, you review all open tasks from the previous month and re-evaluate it’s purpose and validity. If the task adds value to your life, keep them. if not, cross it off and move on! This along with weekly review will uplift your productivity ten fold.

    In a nutshell, Ryder has done a brilliant job explaining the Bullet Journal method in a simple and easy to understand / implement language.

    Go get this book!

    β†’ 3:03 PM, May 25
  • I have been reading for 100 weeks on my Kindle. It’s definitely a big milestone for me. πŸ“š

    β†’ 7:31 AM, May 19
  • Currently reading: The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll πŸ“š

    I’m really enjoying this book. Ryder has got lot of ideas on how to effectively and efficiently use the Bullet Journal System.

    β†’ 8:29 AM, May 13
  • I have been reading some good Amazon Original Stories on my Kindle. So far, I have finished a series by Mindy Kayling. Some of her essays are a hit and some are blah!

    β†’ 6:03 PM, May 7
  • Started reading: The Bullet Journal Method by Carroll, Ryder πŸ“š

    β†’ 10:08 PM, Mar 31
  • Started reading: The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo πŸ“š

    β†’ 11:16 AM, Mar 3
  • (Book 3/52) Just finished reading: Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Lanier, Jaron πŸ“š

    Review and my notes is in the works and to be uploaded in due course.

    β†’ 11:10 AM, Mar 3
  • Dave Ramsey and the Total Money Makeover

    I just finished reading: The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Ramsey, Dave πŸ“š

    Dave Ramsey has a polarising effect on people who are aware of his teachings and philosophy. This book is very much targeted for an American audience. But, the principles are universal and can be translated to every country and culture.

    The Total Money Makeover shows a simple path to building wealth, long-term. The baby steps will take lots of focus and sacrifice. But, Dave’s Baby Steps will ensure one to keep their wealth because they have worked hard for it.

    For someone struggling with crippling debt and living payslip to payslip, I think this book gives hope and encouragement. Should one choose to follow the Baby Steps, they definitely can become debt-free and build wealth; provided they work the plan and stick with it for long-term.

    β†’ 10:47 PM, Feb 2
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