Monday, September 8, 2014

When the past inconveniences you


There are situations when you are inconvenienced by past experiences, presence of some people,... What to do at that time?

Just know that This is a new day, a new time. Don't be embarrassed about your past, Accept what you were. Learn from it.  Today is new, the situation can never be the same again, Why?.  Because one variable has been altered forever, the wiser You!

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Books to read before you die

I have tried to include a lot of different kinds of books to select according the mood you are in.

Take your pick from the books that can add something to your life. I am adding stories to meet the target  But I assure you they are all worth it. I have tried to be concise without revealing too much.
1. The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Suffice to say - Must read.
2. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. This is the magnum opus of Ayn Rand. Must read after Fountainhead.
3. India after Gandhi by Ram Chandra Guha. Excellent book to know the problems our leaders faced and overcame after independence to keep India a thriving democracy.
4. Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan by M J Akbar
If India is discussed Pakistan cannot be left out of discussion. This book highlights what Pakistan lacks that India has that makes it easier for democracy to work in India while Pakistan seems to be a nation owned by the military.
5. A Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka. Read it for fun and more...
6. The metamorphosis by Franz Kafa. Read it for pure brilliance of his writing and may be more...
7. Deception Point by Dan brown. A good read.
8. Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer. Best book by Jeffrey Archer in terms of story so far.
9. Cat o nine tales by Jeffrey Archer. A collection of witty stories by Jeffrey Archer.
10. Future Shock by Alvin Toffler. This book was written in the 70s and You would be surprised at It's accuracy of prediction and a lot of predictions still to come true.
11. Jeeves Omnibus by PG Wodehouse. Subtle humor at it's best.
12. Bourne Series by Robert Ludlum. For a beginner thriller read.
13. Mein Kempf by Adolf Hitler (not fully read) But an excellent read to understand Vitriol and specious arguments.
14. The Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini. Haven't read a better story.
 15. And thereby hangs a tale by Jeffrey Archer - a collection of good stories.
16. Zero to One by Peter Thiel. - A good book on building company - pitfalls and must haves
17. It ends with us by Colleen Hoover - A good fiction on people and relationships