Hello everyone! I am back to reading and then writing this blog after juggling work and constantly thinking, “WHY DOES BEING AN ADULT HAVE TO BE SO TOUGH!”. Self-rant aside, hope everyone is enjoying the weather and also being as productive as possible! Skipping to the book Think Straight by Darius Foroux — this was a self-help book that I came across in the year 2023, when life was drastically going through massive changes like completing post-graduation, settling down in a full-time on-site job, and also living alone! It was a massive hit to my routine, thinking patterns, and lifestyle. This book played just the right role in putting me on track! So if you are someone who feels overwhelmed at situations much more often than you should, this is a must-read. Or at least you can read this summary multiple times whenever required to help you out on those days! Fun fact: the writer himself has stated that the book is written in a way where you can read it more than once! He was right! I h...
You are a badass! This was my first book after a long break from reading, and the catchy title instantly drew me in and made me feel like I was about to learn how to stand up to anyone being mean to me. But actually, it is a self-help book that focuses on various tiny elements that an individual would not have thought of when entering the self-love and self-help zone. The author has handled the concept of self-love and growth very well. She has started by laying the groundwork for why someone would think about self-love and development. Then she gradually leads the readers to the path of how to embrace the inner badass. The leading parts of the book talk on how to tap into the motherlode for creating a better version of yourself, to stop procrastinating, and finally finish off with the notes on how to kick badasses. The term “ badass ” is metaphorically used to define the inner demons and insecurities that are to be battled to become a better person and develop consciousness ...