Books
Reading is central to my daily routine and personal growth. Below are the books I’m currently exploring and the favorites on my shelf. I update my progress and page tracker every Sunday.
Currently Reading
Why We Sleep
by Matthew Walker, PhD
Progress: Page 193 of 339 (57%)
A comprehensive exploration of sleep science revealing why we need 7-8 hours nightly. Walker examines how sleep impacts learning, memory consolidation, emotional regulation, immune function, and overall health. The book presents compelling research on the dangers of sleep deprivation and practical strategies for improving sleep quality.
The First 90 Days
by Michael D. Watkins
Progress: Page 92 of 257 (36%)
A proven guide for leaders navigating transitions into new roles. Watkins outlines strategies for accelerating learning, building credibility, securing early wins, and creating momentum during critical career transitions. The book provides actionable frameworks for diagnosing your situation, negotiating success, and achieving breakeven faster in any new position.
When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi
Progress: Just Started (0 of 128 pages)
A profound memoir by a neurosurgeon confronting terminal lung cancer at age 36. Kalanithi reflects on his journey from literature student to physician, exploring questions of mortality, meaning, and identity when facing death. The book examines what makes life worth living and how to maintain purpose when your future is suddenly finite.
On My Shelf
The Leadership Challenge
by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner
A comprehensive framework for exemplary leadership based on 30+ years of research. The authors identify Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. Filled with real-world examples and practical tools for developing leadership capabilities at any level.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
Nobel Prize winner’s groundbreaking exploration of the two systems that drive human thinking: System 1 (fast, intuitive, emotional) and System 2 (slow, deliberate, logical). Kahneman reveals how cognitive biases affect our decisions, judgment, and behavior. The book synthesizes decades of research in behavioral economics and psychology to explain when to trust our intuitions and when to question them.