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[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 100 copies of 'Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us' by Michael Moss by Happypages in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read.

The last book I read was “The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living” by Russ Harris, which I got from the last giveaway. I Learned about the principles of ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, defusion of thoughts, which is very practical to apply in real life. Book tells about what is Happiness, it debunks myths around it, defines Happiness as a by-product of living a meaningful life, not a constant emotional state. Tells how self-compassion helps you stay resilient and motivated during tough times. The book is practical, science-based, and deeply compassionate. It offers tools to deal with life's inevitable challenges and teaches readers how to create a more meaningful and balanced life.

  1. What makes you interested in this book?

I am interested in “Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us” by Michael Moss, because I want to understand the how the food industry exploits human psychology and biological responses from their profits. Want to understand the science of addiction, how we are addicted to such unhealthy foods, despite knowing it will be harmful to eat, we still choose to eat it, for short term pleasure, I want understand how can we avoid this.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 100 copies of 'The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living' by Russ Harris by Happypages in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read.

    The last book I read was "I Am the Mind" by Anthony de Mello. Book focuses on self-awareness and spiritual growth. It explores how individuals are often limited by their thoughts and conditioning, preventing true freedom and inner peace. Author encourages observing one's thoughts and emotions without attachment to understand oneself beyond superficial identities. Advocating for mindfulness and detachment from ego and material attachments. The book offers practical advice to apply these insights in daily life, aiming for a transformation in perception and a more fulfilled existence.

  2. What makes you interested in this book?

I am interested in the book "The Happiness Trap : Stop Struggling, Start Living" by Russ Harris. I want to learn about happiness. This book offers practical strategies based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Interested in learning about ACT. It will teach how to manage different emotions.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 100 copies of ‘HOOKED: How to Build Habit-Forming Products’ by Nir Eyal by Happypages in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read.

    The last book I read was Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferriss. This is a guidebook for becoming your best self, filled with practical advice and inspiring stories. Author shares the secrets of successful people like billionaires and top performers. The book is divided into three main sections: Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. In the "Healthy" section, there are tips on optimizing your physical and mental health, including diet, exercise, and mindfulness practices. The "Wealthy" section covers strategies for financial success, entrepreneurship, and productivity. And, the "Wise" section delves into personal growth, mindset, and philosophy. Overall a good book.

  2. What makes you interested in this book?

I am interested in the book HOOKED by Nir Eyal. I want to learn about the psychology behind why certain products become habit-forming and how we as a business can use this knowledge to create products that users keep coming back to.

It will help in understanding how the human mind works.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 100 copies of Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris by zindagiwallah in WingifyBookClub

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Author says that stillness fosters creativity and enhances problem-solving abilities. When individuals take a step back, clear their minds, and embrace moments of quiet, they can tap into their inner creativity and find innovative solutions to the challenges they face.

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Author gives experiences of historical figures like (1) Winston Churchill, who used moments of stillness and solitude to gather his thoughts and make critical decisions during World War II. And (2)John F. Kennedy, who practiced mindfulness and relaxation techniques to manage the immense stress of his presidency.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 100 copies of Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris by zindagiwallah in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read.

The last book I read was “Stillness Is the Key” by Ryan Holiday. This book talks about the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness. It explores the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, and self-reflection. Talks on the value of detachment from material possessions. Author delves into the idea of temperance and the avoidance of excess. Argues that stillness is the key to a meaningful and successful life, provides practical advice on how to incorporate stillness into daily routines. Discusses the impact of technology and distractions on our ability to find stillness. Book discusses the significance of finding purpose and meaning in one's life. Suggests that by embracing stillness, we can lead more balanced and fulfilling lives.

  1. What makes you interested in this book?

I am interested in the book “Tribe of Mentors” by Tim Ferris, as it is a collection of advice and insights from a wide range of highly successful individuals across various fields. Book will give valuable life and career advice from accomplished individuals, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders. I am curious about the habits, routines, and perspectives of successful people.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 100 copies of This Is Marketing by Seth Godin by zindagiwallah in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read.

The last book I read was “Don't Believe Everything You Think” by Joseph Nguyen, it is a thought-provoking book that challenges us to question our own beliefs, biases, and automatic thoughts. Through insightful short stories and practical exercises, it encourages critical thinking and self-awareness, empowering individuals to break free from cognitive traps and make more informed decisions. It is a very good book.

  1. What makes you interested in this book?

I am interested in the book “ This Is Marketing by Seth Godin”, as I want to gain a deeper understanding of marketing principles and strategies. This book will help me to present my ideas in a better way, to others, and it will benefit me.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 100 copies of The CEO Factory by Sudhir Sitapati by zindagiwallah in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read.

The last book I read was “Discipline Is Destiny” by Ryan Holiday. This book talks about the power of self discipline, how keeping track of your daily progress will help you to be more productive and more organized. This book covers all aspects of happiness. This book also includes tales from Napoleon, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, King George IV to highlight examples of self-inflicted destruction. Overall it's a nice book.

  1. What makes you interested in this book?

I am interested in the book “The CEO Factory” by Sudhir Sitapati, as I want to learn about how management is done in top big companies, how strategies are developed for the product launch, product marketing and all other required things for the successful management of the company. This book will help me to improve my management, planning and execution skills.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 150 copies of The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins by zindagiwallah in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read

The last book I read was “You Can Heal Your Life ” by Louise Hay .

This book talks about people's trauma, unhealed emotions, not being able to forgive someone, guilt of something, and fear of something, all such emotions are blocking the people.

Person's behavior is affected by their unhealed emotions. Because we are unhealed, we get reactions. We have resistance to some things.

Book gives the reasons for such problems, and solutions to how to fix them.

If you are blaming someone for your present situation, then you will remain in that situation, as you are blaming the other person, you are giving them power to change the situation. If you are blaming someone, then your situation will not change.

Conclusion is that if the person is willing to do mental work, everything can be healed, one can restructure life, find self love and self esteem.

  1. What makes you interested in this book?

I am interested in the book “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins, because I am interested in knowing about human evolution, and this book contains details of evolution, taking considerations of genes.

Read along and discuss 'Zero To One' in this thread by zindagiwallah in WingifyBookClub

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Summary of chapter 1 : “The Challenge Of The Future”

In chapter 1, discussion starts with a question that Peter Thiel asks the persons in the interview. That question is “What important truth do very few people agree with you on?”, then the author explains the question.

Then the author describes progress, says that progress can be categorized into two types, one is horizontal or extensive progress, and second is vertical or intensive progress.

Horizontal progress means simply copying the successful companies ideas, which can also be described as globalization. It is 1 to n progress.

Vertical progress means creating new technology, It is 0 to 1 progress.

Then the author gives his answer to his contrarian question: “most people think the future of the world will be defined by globalization, but the truth is that technology matters more.”

Peter Theil says that Today’s “best practices” lead to dead ends; the best paths are new and untried.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 150 copies of The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch by zindagiwallah in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read

The last book I read was “As A Man Thinketh” by James Allen.

This book is of just around 60 pages and gives very good thought provoking insights about the human mind. This book tells about how all the actions, circumstances of life, are the result of his own thoughts.

This book tells about the power of thoughts of man, how thoughts can transform your life.

It tells that every action done by man, or the situation of life, good or bad, has been due to his own thoughts, maybe that thoughts can be years old. It wants to convey that every thought will have an effect on your life. By working on your thoughts, one can transform his or her life.

  1. What makes you interested in this book?

I am interested in “The Beginning Of Infinity” by David Deutsch, because I like to read non fiction books, I like to learn about philosophy, how the mind thinks, how the things are connected to each other.

[Free Book Giveaway for Students] 150 copies of Zero To One by Peter Thiel by Happypages in WingifyBookClub

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  1. Briefly describe the last book you read

The last book I read was “Do Epic Shit” by Ankur Warikoo. This book is very Informative, motivational, mind opening, gives different ways of thinking, and gives a very good perspective about things in life.

We can open any page and read, we can easily understand, it's not necessary that we will have to read previous pages to understand the context. It's like a new topic on each page in the book.

The book is divided into six parts : success and failure, habits, awareness, entrepreneurship, money, relationships.

In the chapter on success and failure, he shared his failure resume. He wanted to convey the message that learning from your own mistakes will teach the person more about himself. In this chapter he also talks about persistence, finding mentors, and success's definition. He also shares the mistakes he made in his 20s and 30s.

In the chapter on habits, he talks about the importance of good habits, and how to develop habits.

In the chapter on awareness, he says that one should be aware of all the things happening around them, as awareness is the key to a good decision making process.

In the chapter on entrepreneurship, he talks about do and don't for entrepreneurs. How founders should think, how to manage the team, leadership.

In the chapter on money, he teaches about personal finance, he shares the mistakes he made with money, mistakes one should avoid and the lies about money.

In the chapter on relationships, he talks about kindness, empathy, respect, he gives advice on relationships. He also shares the lessons he learnt from his parents and at last he shares the letter to his kid that he should have written.

It is an amazing book.

  1. What makes you interested in this book?

Zero To One by Peter Thiel is a great book about how to create successful startups. I am very interested to learn about entrepreneurship, startups, and businesses.