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I like the premise of building something from scratch rather than making small improvements
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I think this book is outdated in its discussion of internet-based products and doesn't align with the current stage of the AI bubble
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The conversation promoting monopolies is interesting, although long-term it seems that the market self-corrects for many of the monopolies referenced in the book
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This is a great book about designing your life with intention and aligning with your interests
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The recommendation of building out Odyssy Plans for your life is very helpful for envisioning potential career trajectories based on your interests
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I think this book is useful after studying Ikigai and will help with translating these ideas into actionable steps forward to defining your path and designing your life
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I really like the author's YouTube videos about productivity, so I was really excited to read his new book on the topic
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I really appreciate the framing of making productivity about feeling good and enjoying your work, as opposed to traditional hustle culture
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The premise of building systems for your goals and plans is actionable and very useful for staying consistent with your work
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I found this book to be gritty and intense, and while I enjoyed it I definitely wouldn't recommend it to everyone
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I think there's a balance to be found between the premise of this book being about no-bullshit strength and resilience with compatible wellness practices
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The author's story is aspirational in an unconventional way, which I think makes for a very interesting read and insight on a strengthened mindset
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I just started this book and am loving it already, the descriptions of creativity are so beautifully written
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I really appreciate the poetic cadence of this book, it very much makes me think of creativity as a wellness and alignment practice
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I've been taking a lot of notes in the margins of this book about how to apply the practices to my own life and potentially my research
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To be completely honest I'm kind of creeped out by the author, his recommendation style comes across to me as manipulative
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There's a fine line between negotiating and striving in your career while uplifting those around you and being only out for yourself, and I don't like that this book seems to advocate for the second
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The manipulation tactics mentioned in this book don't always seem overt, so I at least appreciate that this gives me something to be aware of when interacting with others and gauging what they want from me
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I was inspired to get this book after the author's appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, she was really riveting to listen to
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I love the way that the author frames the intrigue of research areas of massive combinatorial complexity and how awe-inspiring that work is
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The combinatorial space and computational complexity of research in biology and chemistry really excites me about the future of quantum computing
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This book was recommended to me by one of my friends who seems to be the epitome of wellness and alignment, and this book doesn't disappoint
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The author's writing is very poetic and pensive, and I really enjoy how flowery his language is
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The book reads as a philosophical rumination, and the questions that the author asks are very thought provoking and help with following along
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The introduction to this book was incredibly moving for me and captures part of my motivation for studying astrophysics in undergrad
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I'd definitely recommend this book to people interested in learning more about astronomy, as it provides a very engaging introduction
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This book blends philosophy with astronomy, which I found to be very engaging and thought provoking while reading it, and is one of those books that sticks with you
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This is such a classic professional development book, it's been recommended to me countless times and offered as courses while I was working before starting my PhD
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A lot of the advice in this book holds up despite it being written a long time ago, although the classic advice also means its things you've probably already heard
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Sometimes I feel like people overdo the recommendations in this book which can come across as just trying to influence someone, like overly using someone's name
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Great introduction to the importance of habits and habit building, which are a core pillar in productivity
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I'd also recommend atomic habits in tandem to this book, and I like the former more, but I have it kept on a different bookshelf
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Just the title of this book alone causes me to pause and think about what habits I am currently deploying and how they are contributing to my life or missing certain things
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This is a really interesting book about the two different types of thought processes and how your brain manages information, which I found to be very insightful
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I've referenced this book in my research and see it referenced often when describing neuro-symbolic AI and knowledge graphs
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This book reminds me to be mindful of how I'm approaching problem solving and following my intuition versus pausing to think through my responses and inclinations
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This book had a very interesting premise for me because I've noticed that a lot of physics breakthroughs come from "eureka moments"
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Whereas physics may be more "eureka moment" based, technology innovation seems to build over time through collaboration
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This is a book I've been meaning to go back to and properly read since I think it could have some interesting overlap with my research in product innovation
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This book is a great reminder to really invest in boosting your sales skills and learning how to get others excited about your work
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The advice in this book parallels the advice I've gotten about framing research and how to take a reader through the hero's journey of your specific work
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Being memorable and impactful as the core drivers of making things stick serves as great advice that applies to a number of professional pursuits
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I appreciate the clear methodology this book provides for developing a startup effectively and serves as a helpful roadmap
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This book seems to echo a lot of the advice and lessons I've gotten through entrepreneurship courses I've taken, so I'm not sure that I'll go back to read it
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I'd be interested in reading the chapters associated with setting the vision of a product and translating that to an MVP since that relates to my research interests
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This book is a very sweet and short read, but it packs a powerful punch in the morals and philosophy of the main protagonist
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This is a great self-discovery book that helps you reflect on your morals, beliefs, and values through the lens of the main character's decisions and journey
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I like that this book is set in the distant past, since it highlights how your values and self-discovery may emerge in different settings and scenarios
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This book had a dark and depressing beginning, but the story is very powerful and moving to read
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The library analogy in this book very much reminds me of the fig tree analogy by Sylvia Plath and reminds you to make intentional choices in your life
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This was a very refreshing read, one where you feel very hopeful and inspired by the end of the book
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This was a fun read with good world building and an interesting magic system, which unfolds in a very engaging way throughout the book
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I really appreciated that the main character is intelligent in this book, I feel like too many similar books play into the female protagonist being naive and oblivious
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I was somewhat annoyed with the main male character in this book, but the author did a good job of revealing his backstory and making him likable by the end of the book
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I like how much the world building and magic system was expanded in this book and how it explores a lot of different environments
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The political intrigue in this book was really engaging and made for interesting plot points, although certain points felt overdone and repetitive
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The ending of this book had a very exciting twist and cliff hanger, which left me really looking forward to the next book
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I was unfortunately underwhelmed by this book, as it felt like the plot didn't grow that much and that a lot of plotlines were dropped without meaningful contribution to the plot
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Some of the main characters really frustrated me in this book due to their lack of consideration for others, and it didn't seem true to their character in the previous books
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This was still an engaging story and I enjoyed reading it, although I'm now worried that the upcoming books in the series may be even less engaging
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This book feels like a classic high-fantasy read that encompasses a lot of different archetypes in one book
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This book builds slowly but has a very interesting plot overall, so I think it works well as a slower read since I didn't find it as engaging
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I was somewhat underwhelmed by the final battle in this book, there was so much build up to something that seemed to wrap up too quickly in the end
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This was a fun read with interesting characters and a very engaging plot that captures political intrigue with fantasy and magic components
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Out of the ten books I've read by this author this one is probably my favorite, although her writing style and plot points get repetative over time
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This book seems to be setting up a new series that relates back to her other two series, so I'm excited to see if there will be an Avengers style crossover between the different "worlds" in the future
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This book was phenomenal and is easily one of my favorite recent reads and may be my favorite sci-fi book overall
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I found the aspect of the plot that explored how one's research can be abused in contexts the researcher didn't intend to be highly thought provoking
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The twists and turns in this book keep it highly engaging, especially how the plot twists build and build in satisfying ways that up the ante and reveal more insights about the characters
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I got this book after reading the author's other book and am really excited to dive into a new world built by this author with this one as soon as possible
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I'm hopeful that I'll like this book even more than the last one I read by this author since the sci-fi aspect seems to relate to astrophysics
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I'm expecting this book to have a lot of plot twists and fascinating world building, especially since I've heard it is similar to Interstellar
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I saw part of the movie made for this book and was inspired to read the book first before watching the rest of the movie
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I was really confused by the magic system and role of the characters in the movie for this book, so I stopped watching it and am hoping reading the book will provide more insight
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This is a classic sci-fi book that has been recommended to me countless times, so I'm looking forward to reading it once I get to it
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I started this book and was intrigued by the political system of the world and the male main character's role in it
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I was rubbed the wrong way by the description of the female main character, to me it came across as "male gaze" and made me stop reading the book
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I'd consider coming back to this series to try reading it again since it's highly recommended and maybe I was too quick to judge the writing style of the female characters
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This was such a satisfying conclusion to the epic series this book belongs to, I was so impressed by the plot twists and how everything came together in the end
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This book was such an engrossing read in part because it felt that no character was safe, and the deaths of several main characters were incredibly shocking and heart wrenching
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I really appreciated how all of the character archs were built out and completed during the course of this book, individuals and dynamics were fully fleshed out
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This book starts slowly but builds in plot and intrigue, especially as parts feel like reading a mystery book and really pique the reader's curiosity
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I was somewhat annoyed with the main characters at the beginning of the book, but they grow to be more interesting as the plot progresses
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This book is overall a good setup for the rest of the series, establishing many of the main characters and setting the stage for the plot to explode
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When I first read this book the plot twist was one of the most shocking I'd ever read, since I never anticipated an author switching things up so drastically after the first book
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This book was incredibly engaging and fun to read, with the experience of the plot progression really making me question and get me intrigued about character dynamics
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The magic system and quest outlined in this book was engaging and felt like a classic quest setup that was satisfying
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The plot arc in the first three books of this series is wrapped up nicely, setting the stage for the next arc and the "bigger and badder" antagonist characters
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I thought the final battle and plot twists related to it were very well done and interesting to read, especially since they brought in more characters and future plot points
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The one gripe that I, and many other readers, have with this book is that the author limits the power of the female characters, which I wish didn't happen
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I learned a lot from this book and am excited to employ the lessons in my work and professional development
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This book provided great insight on how to develop a growth mindset and foster a more positive outlook on life
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I found this book to be really engaging and interesting in how it described the world and the different types of people you'll encounter in it
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This book was recommended to me by a tech bro and seems to focus on work for the sake of making money and being successful instead of passion and fulfillment
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I'd love to read more books by this author, as I really liked how they provided actionable steps towards aligning with your highest self
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I found the characters being morally grey to be a very interesting framing, which made me very curious to learn why they were like that
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The character who eventually became the antagonist was somewhat obviously being set up that way, so I found the reveal to be underwhelming
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I really liked the way that the main characters approached collaboration throughout the story and found ways to balance each other
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The planet described in this book seems like a potential futuristic version of Earth, which made the story both intriguing and concerning
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The plot setup for the book came across as somewhat construed in the beginning and unrealistic, but as the story progressed the writing got better
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