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Ideas Of Illusion by Kevin Prince from 2022-04-21T17:19:42.340468

In an increasing digitalised world, Daniel feels that the ordinary man has lost control over his freedom and is looking for saviours, such as Daniel to help them recapture this. The novella also sp...

Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed | One Minute Book Review from 2020-11-03T21:20:09

What’s your relationship with failure like? Do you accept it as part of the process of progression or does it debilitate you?

This a question many of us ask ourselves when we inevitably e...

Dare To Lead by Brene Brown | One Minute Book Review from 2020-11-03T21:17:38

I had heard so much about this book that I almost felt obliged to read it. As you can tell from the amount of highlights in this post, the book wasn’t my cup of tea. (British slang) ☕️

Th...

Grit by Angela Duckworth | One Minute Book Review from 2020-10-27T14:00

Grit is one of those books that make you self-aware of your own resilience as well as give practical tips for how you can increase your own grit using practical tools.   

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The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel | One Minute Book Review from 2020-10-22T13:00

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Lives Of The Stoics by Ryan Holiday | One Minute Book Review from 2020-10-21T23:27:12

This is our One Minute Book Review of 'Lives Of The Stoics' by Ryan Holiday.  

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Essentialism by Greg McKeown | One Minute Book Review from 2020-10-21T23:22:31

💬 What is an ‘essentialist’?   An essentialist is someone who can decipher the difference between what is truly important and what is not. Often in life we focus on the things that ar...

Learn Improve Master by Nick Velasquez | One Minute Book Review from 2020-10-21T23:20:57

💬 How do we become better learners?  It’s a question that we all want the answer to. Becoming better learners means we can acquire skills quicker and put them into practise to gain a compe...

Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty | One Minute Book Review from 2020-10-21T23:15:20

💬 Are you a @jayshetty fan?   Confession, I never really knew who Jay was prior to reading his book. I had seen some clips but didn’t know much about his philosophy. So as soon as his...

Love Is Just Damn Good Business by Steve Farber | One Minute Book Review from 2020-10-21T23:13:20

Is there a place for love in business?  We have been conditioned to believe that love does not have a place in business. Love is reserved solely for our personal relationships. But why can ...

Indistractable by Nir Eyal | One Minute Book Review from 2020-09-04T09:38:22

💬How do you control distractions? Are they inherently bad, or are good distractions necessary?

When I think about answering these questions I am left wondering whether there is a concret...

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman | One Minute Book Review from 2020-08-26T07:01:01

Why do we think the way we do? Is our thinking determined by cultural and societal factors or are we true independent thinkers? 🤔  This is what Nobel Prize winning Daniel Kahneman explores...

Factfulness by Hans, Ola and Anna Rosling | One Minute Book Review from 2020-08-20T11:31:43

Sometimes you read a book and it changes your perspective this is one of those books. 📚  Too often we become entrenched in ways of thinking that have little or no substantial data to back ...

The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis | One Minute Book Review from 2020-08-20T11:30:37

When we think about defining our career it is easy to get confined by an existing structure. What if we could breakaway and start to design our own career? This is what this book is about.  ...

Rare Breed by Sunny Bonnell and Ashleigh Hansberger | One Minute Book Review from 2020-07-24T11:34:08

💬 What does it mean to be a ‘Rare Breed’?

We often are told to conform in most avenues of our life. Whether at school or work, there are norms which often stop us from becoming our uniqu...

Friction by Roger Dooley | One Minute Book Review from 2020-07-22T21:21:37

How can we overcome Friction? Friction at work, in business and life general. It is to look at how to be efficient. Finding ways to optimise systems to increase sales and conversions.

How To Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Ben Aldridge | One Minute Book Review from 2020-07-18T19:21:47

One of the most unique books I have read. Makes you think about more unique ways we can go about challenging ourselves in daily life. We become too complacent sometimes with the path that we cho...

Reframe the Day by Adam Lowenstein | One Minute Book Review from 2020-07-14T14:21:24

'Reframe the Day' by Adam Lowenstein.  An interesting book with a new and fresh perspective on living a more fulfilling life.

Range by David Epstein | One Minute Book Review from 2020-07-09T13:00

An interesting book that debunks the idea of the '10,000' hour rule. A research heavy book but one that will fascinate you if you are feeling behind the curve.

Everything Is F*cked by Mark Manson | One Minute Book Review from 2020-07-07T12:41:12

Mark Manson's second book that explores the idea around struggle and hope. I think this book is a bit repetitive with his first book, but good for individuals who are beginners. Listen

The Sorites Principles by Ian Gibbs | One Minute Book Review from 2020-07-02T16:13:33

I have mixed feelings about this book. A book that is interesting as a mix of books. But there are books that are singular that are better in their respective fields. 

What Game Are You Playing? by Robin Moriarty | One Minute Book Review from 2020-07-01T10:33:32

An interesting book that discusses the importance of playing your own game, defining success under your own terms and then creating the framework to achieve it.  

Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday | One Minute Book Review from 2020-06-25T20:00

This book is perfect for today's time. We are all battling becoming more still whilst also being more proficient. This book addresses the trade off that you need to make in order to make this be...

Atomic Habits by James Clear | One Minute Book Review from 2020-06-24T11:00

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The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr | One Minute Book Review from 2020-06-23T21:13:02

This is one of my favourite books of the year so far. A must if you're wanting to know more about the steps it takes to make more compelling and engaging stories. 

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Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman | One Minute Book Review from 2020-05-28T13:00

💬 Does entertainment come at price?

It would be easy to say that entertainment comes at the expense of time in the present for something that could be done which is more productive. But ...

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Reis and Jack Trout | One Minute Book Review from 2020-05-26T13:00

Who has read any marketing books?

I finished reading the ‘22 Immutable Laws of Marketing’ today. It was not a long book at all (132 pages) but gave a good indication about what makes a go...

The Art of Writing by Peter Yang | One Minute Book Review from 2020-05-25T23:00

💬 Who wants to improve their writing?

If yes, ‘The Art of Writing’ by Peter Yang is a great book for you. It simply explains how we can become better writers. The book is split into 4 ma...

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy | One Minute Book Review from 2020-05-25T18:56:10

💬 Have you read this book?

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy

Overall I enjoyed reading this book. I had many people recommending it to me and I also wanted to k...

The 5am Club by Robin Sharma | One Minute Book Review from 2020-05-10T16:37:32

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The Simulation Hypothesis | One Minute Book Review from 2020-04-04T15:57:20

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The Power of Isolation from 2020-03-25T20:56:40

Some thoughts on our current situation in the world and what we can learn from it. 

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The Infinite Game | One Minute Book Review from 2020-02-29T18:47:48

My review of 'The Infinite Game' by Simon Sinek

Start With Why | One Minute Book Review from 2020-02-29T18:46:02

My review of 'Start With Why' by Simon Sinek

The Unfair Advantage | One Minute Book Review from 2020-02-09T10:47:07

My review of 'The Unfair Advantage' by Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba.

Instagram Live Q&A 02.02.20 from 2020-02-02T20:10

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Instagram Live Q&A 26-01-20 from 2020-01-27T22:59:54

Episode 2 of my Instagram Live Q&A 

The Great Economists by Linda Yueh | One Minute Book Review from 2020-01-25T13:06:32

My review of 'Great Economists' by Linda Yueh

The Power of Habit vs Atomic Habits from 2019-12-20T18:25:56

A clip from my last episode discussing the differences between The Power of Habit and Atomic Habits by James Clear.

OMBR Weekly Book Report 15.12.19 from 2019-12-16T01:39:16

A weekly report on the books I have read this past week. I discuss some of the key ideas and thoughts. 

A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton | One Minute Book Review from 2019-12-11T21:15:01

My review of 'A Little History of Philosophy'  by Nigel Warburton

Philosophy and Ideology from 2019-12-08T23:23:53

A short clip on my thoughts on philosophy and ideology

Do your work from 2019-12-05T20:51:29

An interesting idea about the concept of being responsible for one select area at a company. Should execs allow individuals to be flexible or stay in their lane. --- Send in a voice message: ht...

Overcoming obstacles from 2019-12-05T17:36:17

Some thoughts on a very famous quote by Marcus Aurelius from the book ‘The Obstacle is the Way’ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

The Price of Prejudice from 2019-12-03T21:42:24

An interesting take on a quote by Alfred Adler in his book, 'Understanding Human Nature'. 

The literate vs the illiterate from 2019-12-02T21:22:01

An interesting quote on those who choose vs those who choose not to read

Science and truth from 2019-12-01T20:53:35

Today's quote discusses an idea around science and truth. An interesting concept I would love to hear your thoughts on it. 

Do the things that matter from 2019-11-30T22:05:44

A great quote from the book the 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch

The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you from 2019-11-29T21:30:11

A great quote from Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil De Grasse Tyson 

Don't Criticize, Condemn Or Complain from 2019-11-29T14:58:19

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Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins from 2019-09-01T18:15:54

Hello and welcome to One Minute Book review, the show that brings books to life, I am your host Aun Abdi. Today I will be reviewing 'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins. An honest, insightful and at ...

Maps Of Meaning by Jordan B Peterson from 2019-03-18T22:08:13

Today I will be reviewing 'Maps of Meaning' by Jordan B. Peterson. Deriving meaning from the world around us is what enables us to live the life that we choose. In this book, Peterson explores how ...

My Top 5 Books of 2018 from 2019-01-03T22:49:47

A look at My Top 5 Books of 2018: 5. Letters From A Stoic by Seneca 4. Astrophysics For People In A Hurry by Neil De Grasse Tyson 3. The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch 2. The Power of Habit by C...

The Art Of War by Sun Tzu from 2018-12-13T21:39:15

Today I will be reviewing 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu. War is not as common in comparison to our recent history, but that does not mean we can't use the strategies of war in today's world. The Art ...

Understanding Human Nature by Alfred Adler from 2018-12-11T21:00:50

Today I will be reviewing 'Understanding Human Nature' by Alfred Adler. Alfred Adler is among one of the most influential behavioural psychologists of his time. In this book, Adler assesses the fac...

October and November Book Review Recap from 2018-12-02T22:13:14

Hello, I am your host Aun Abdi and welcome to the monthly One Minute Book Review podcast, where I break down in more detail the books that I have read and reviewed in the previous month. I have d...

Financial Intelligence by Karen Berman and Joe Knight from 2018-11-29T23:28:31

Today I will be reviewing 'Financial Intelligence' by Karen Berman and Joe Knight. Being financially literate is rare in our world. We are taught many things in school, but only accountants and fin...

The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi from 2018-11-27T21:32:22

Today I will be reviewing 'The Courage to Be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi. The courage to take the burden of being disliked is difficult which is why many people refrain from it. This book explores ...

Start Now Get Perfect Later by Rob Moore from 2018-11-22T22:49:24

Today I will be reviewing 'Start Now, Get Perfect Later' by Robert Moore. Why do we delay what is best for us or that we know we need to do? Procrastination and perfectionism are usually two barrie...

Small Giants By Bo Burlingham from 2018-11-20T21:32:17

Companies that focus on being great instead of being big appreciate the gift of running a business. Burlingham writes about fourteen companies that created businesses that thrived in their communit...

September Book Review Recap from 2018-10-13T06:05:21

Hello, I am your host Aun Abdi and welcome to the monthly One Minute Book Review podcast, where I break down in more detail the books that I have read and reviewed in the previous month. In this ...

Letters From A Stoic by Seneca from 2018-10-13T05:58:47

Stoic philosophy is one in which logic and reason are greater than emotion. The letters of Seneca to his student Lucillius speak of the reasons why this is the case. The topics of the letters range...

How To Write Your Book Without A Fuss by Lucy McCarraher and Joe Gregory from 2018-10-09T20:08:17

Writing a book can be daunting whether it is your first or your tenth. The steps are unclear without proper guidance from professionals. This is where this book fills that role. It gives prospectiv...

Mastery By Robert Greene from 2018-10-03T19:58:36

Becoming the best is difficult, and rightly so, but how can you do so? This is the questions this book seeks to answer. In this book, Greene expresses the areas that ‘true’ masters focus on to beco...

A Little History Of Economics by Niall Kishtainy from 2018-09-25T15:18:52

Understanding the origins of economics can be a critical tool in laying the foundations for international business, trade and socio-economic development. Kishtainy in this book aims to give an insi...

August Book Review Recap from 2018-09-12T21:13:08

In this months episode, the month of August, I will be discussing. '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote To Chaos' by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson (5*), 'Entrepreneur Revolution' by Daniel Priestley (3*) and '...

Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday from 2018-09-07T14:13:41

This book seeks to shed some light on the elements that go into creating works that last the test of time. From the inception of the idea to its completion and marketing, this book covers all angle...

12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos by Jordan.B.Peterson from 2018-08-23T19:44:57

Dr Peterson presents 12 principles that we should all be aware of in this book. The rules vary widely. However, the complexity and depth of his arguments remain constant throughout the book. From d...

Behind The Book #1 - Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss from 2018-08-11T19:10:39

An in depth discussion of Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari from 2018-08-09T11:09:58

This book is a brief history into our development as humans from the plains of Africa to our current place in the animal kingdom. It analyses what steps we took to get there as a species and the ch...

The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss from 2018-08-04T20:47:13

This book is a revolutionary insight into how we see our own working lives. Ferriss explains that in order to live the life of what he terms the ‘New Rich’ we need to create a structure around us t...

July Book Review Recap from 2018-08-01T20:14:46

In this months episode, the month of July, I will be discussing 'The Obstacle Is The Way' by Ryan Holiday (5*), 'The Ask GaryVee Book' by Gary Vaynerchuk (4*), 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck'...

Tribe Of Mentors by Tim Ferriss from 2018-07-31T20:04:31

Learning from the world's best is a smart thing to do but finding condensed resources to acquire this information is hard. Ferriss, like in his previous bestseller 'Tools of Titans', details interv...

Blockchain Revolution by Don and Alex Tapscott from 2018-07-31T19:56:18

Understanding how Blockchain can revolutionise the world we live in is a topical argument at the moment. This book addresses the origin story as well as its potential strengths and weaknesses. A ne...

The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson from 2018-07-29T17:50:08

The world we live in demands much from us, leading many to care too much about the things that surround them. How do we care less? Simple, Don't! Manson describes principles that we can all use to ...

In Depth - Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker from 2018-07-28T21:18:58

An in-depth look at Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker from June's Book Review Recap --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari from 2018-07-27T17:44:18

A follow up to Yuval's previous bestseller 'Sapiens', Homo Deus seeks to theorise how humans will evolve in the 21st century surrounded by new technologies. The book describes how humans who had on...

In Depth - Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday from 2018-07-26T20:40:57

An in-depth look into Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday from the June Book Review Recap. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

In Depth - Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priestley from 2018-07-25T21:24:04

An in-depth look from June's podcast on Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priestley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

In Depth - How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie from 2018-07-25T20:38:06

A clip from my June monthly podcast on in-depth look at How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg from 2018-07-24T21:59:23

Duhigg explores why we do what we do and how to change certain habits that we have. The book explains how our brains form habit usually driven by a Cue, Routine and Reward mechanism known as a ‘hab...

Vagabonding by Rolf Potts from 2018-07-22T20:12:55

Vagabonding is defined as the ‘act of leaving behind the orderly world to travel independently for an extended period of time.’ The book describes how modern society has convinced us that long-term...

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman from 2018-07-20T19:54:35

This book is an exploration into why EQ or emotional intelligence can be a greater indicator of intelligence than IQ. I have read many articles around this topic from top CEO’s and Entrepreneurs wh...

Ask GaryVee Book by Gary Vaynerchuk from 2018-07-17T21:44:40

Based on the popular video and podcast series, the book gives an insight into one of the world's most talked about entrepreneurs. The show enables listeners to ask Gary questions on anything whethe...

The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday from 2018-07-15T21:07:05

Under the ancient philosophical teachings of stoicism, obstacles are the foundation to all eventual success. Holiday aims to describe why the Stoics believed obstacles are so necessary for us all t...

Astrophysics For People In A Hurry by Neil De Grasse Tyson from 2018-07-11T11:04:23

As a prominent author, TV host and all-round science guy. Neil De Tyson in this book explores the inner workings of our universe from tricky topics such as dark matter to delving deeper into Einste...

Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk from 2018-07-11T11:00:54

This book is a practical guide to executing on your passion in the digital social media age. As a successful entrepreneur, Gary predicates his brand on bringing the most value to his followers, he ...

Tools Of Titans by Tim Ferriss from 2018-07-11T10:56:22

Tim Ferriss is a renowned author, investor, entrepreneur and self-improvement master. In this book he explains the tactics, routines and habits of the world’s best performers whether in business, m...

June Book Review Recap from 2018-07-02T16:21:50

Welcome to the monthly One Minute Book Review podcast, where I break down in more detail the books that I have read and reviewed in the previous month. In this months episode, the month of June, ...

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker from 2018-07-01T16:23:19

It is common for us all to know the importance of sleep, but do we truly know 'why' we sleep? Walker with the help of decades of scientific evidence highlights some of the misinformation surroundin...

Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday from 2018-06-30T16:59:58

'Ego is the Enemy' is an in-depth look into how ego plays a destructive part in the ability to live a productive and fulfilling life. The book is not written on the experience of the author but ref...

Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priestley from 2018-06-26T19:26:35

A key person of influence as defined by Priestley is a person who is well-known and associated with being a leader in a specific industry. That person enjoys the spoils of being explicitly associat...

How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie from 2018-06-25T18:06:14

One of the most influential self-development books written, Carnegie explains principles that can make you more influential. The book is broken down into sections detailing how to be a better leade...

May Book Review Recap from 2018-06-02T23:03:31

In this months episode, the month of May, I will be discussing 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Steven R. Covey (5*), 'A Higher Loyalty' by James Comey (4*) and 'Extreme Ownership' by J...

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin from 2018-05-18T10:59:57

This book explains how to take extreme ownership to become a better leader. The stories in the book detail how both authors experienced high-pressure situations during the war in Iraq, but only by ...

Episode #3 - What is 'Logotherapy'? from 2018-05-15T21:28:44

Welcome to Episode #3 of 'Knowledge Bites', where I discuss some of the concepts, theories and models I come across when reading books for my One Minute Book Review channel. In this episode, I will...

A Higher Loyalty by James Comey from 2018-05-14T14:09:50

'A Higher Loyalty' describes what it means to be an ethical, truthful and effective leader through the eyes of former FBI director James Comey. Recalling his journey through the ranks of government...

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey from 2018-05-12T19:58:50

Today I will be reviewing The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. One of the most influential business books of the twentieth century, Covey delves into the seven habits that s...

Episode #2 - What is 'The Fogg Behaviour Method'? from 2018-05-10T20:25:04

Welcome to Episode #2 of 'Knowledge Bites', where I discuss some of the concepts, theories and models I come across when reading books for my One Minute Book Review channel. In this episode, I will...

April Book Review Recap from 2018-05-08T11:32:46

Hello, I am your host Aun Abdi and welcome to the monthly One Minute Book Review podcast, where I break down in more detail the books that I have read and reviewed in the previous month. In this ...

5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Read 'Crushing It' by Gary Vaynerchuk from 2018-04-20T22:17:16

In today’s episode of ‘5 Reason Friday’, I will be discussing why you SHOULD read 'Crushing It' by Gary Vaynerchuck. Gary Vaynerchuk or Gary 'Vee' as he is better known, is an entrepreneur, who h...

Episode #1 - What Is 'Cognitive Dissonance Theory'? from 2018-04-17T22:11:35

A New Series called 'Knowledge Bites' where I talk about some of the models, concepts and theories that have captured my attention whilst reading that I have reviewed. In this week's episode I wi...

5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Read 'Outliers' by Malcolm Gladwell | 5 Reason Friday from 2018-04-13T21:34:38

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Deep Work: Rules For Focused Success In A Distracted World by Cal Newport from 2018-04-11T18:58:51

Today I will be reviewing Deep Work: Rules For Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. DEEP work is the ability to spend four or more, disconnected, undistracted & entirely focused ho...

5 Reasons Why You SHOULDN'T Read The Whistler by John Grisham | 5 Reason Friday from 2018-04-06T22:34:18

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March Book Review Recap from 2018-04-04T21:47:48

March's book review recap includes: Zero To One by Peter Thiel Shoe Dog by Phil Knight A Birmingham Story by Ryan Sinclair The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch Hooked by Nir Eyal --- Send in a ...

5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Read 'Vagabonding' by Rolf Potts | 5 Reason Friday from 2018-03-30T22:46:58

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Hooked by Nir Eyal from 2018-03-27T21:23:01

Hooked is an in-depth analysis of how to build habit-forming products that allow for customer retention. Following the 'Hook Model' consisting of a trigger, action, reward and investment, product f...

5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Read 'The 4-Hour Work Week' by Tim Ferriss | 5 Reason Friday from 2018-03-24T00:37:45

In this weeks 5 Reason Friday, I will be describing the five reasons why you SHOULD read 'The Four Hour Work Week' by Tim Ferriss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookrev...

The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch from 2018-03-20T20:30:13

The 80/20 principle centres on Alfredo Pareto's theory that 80% of wealth is in the hands of 20% of people. Koch explains that this percentage applies to multiple industries, markets and interests....

5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Read Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman | 5 Reason Friday from 2018-03-16T22:42:19

In this weeks episode I will be discussing the 5 reasons why you should should Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anch...

A Birmingham Story by Ryan Sinclair from 2018-03-15T19:00:52

A Birmingham Story is a short narrative about some of the emotions that we face as humans at specific points in our lives. The feelings explored include trust, jealousy, anger and depression. It fo...

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight from 2018-03-12T22:12:32

Today I will be reviewing Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. An autobiography of the man behind the establishment and growth of Nike, 'Shoe Dog' gives a first-hand look at its trials and tribulations from da...

5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Read 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry' by Neil DGTyson | 5 Reason Friday from 2018-03-09T13:03:40

In today's episode of "5 Reason Friday", I will be discussing why you SHOULD read 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry', by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Reason 1: Introductory Reason 2: Informative Reason ...

Zero To One by Peter Thiel from 2018-03-06T22:29:49

Zero To One describes how to build efficient start-ups from scratch to build a better future. The future as depicted by Thiel is one which we are in control. The book looks in depth at how to prope...

February Book Review Recap from 2018-03-01T21:31

Hello, I am your host Aun Abdi and welcome to the monthly One Minute Book Review podcast, where I break down in more detail the books that I have read and reviewed in the previous month. In this ...

The Martian by Andy Weir from 2018-02-20T22:06:47

The Martian follows the main character Mark Watney, as a space accident leaves him stranded on Mars, while his crew members escape. The book details his impending doom as Mark tries to find the bes...

Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuck from 2018-02-15T22:03:40

This book is a follow up to Gary's bestseller 'Crush It' released in 2009, which defined how everyone can cash in on their passion. 'Crushing It' is an update to that book including testimonials fr...

The TB12 Method by Tom Brady from 2018-02-09T18:05:36

Today I will be reviewing the TB12 Method by Tom Brady. Brady arguably one of the best athletes in the world, describes in this book how he obtains peak performance on and off the field. The book c...

Super Mind : Transcendental Meditation by Norman E. Rosenthal from 2018-02-02T19:12:18

Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation. Rosenthal explains how we can improve our state of mind by practising TM placing us into a...

January Book Review Recap from 2018-02-01T18:28:19

Monthly recap of books reviewed on One Minute Book Review Channel OMBR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oneminutebookreview/message

24 Assets by Daniel Priestley from 2018-01-21T13:34:02

In this book Priestley explains how we can create a digital, scalable, valuable and fun business that will thrive in a fast-changing world. The book is specific for businesses, either new or establ...

The Whistler by John Grisham from 2018-01-16T19:29:04

Today I will be reviewing The Whistler by John Grisham. Grisham well-renowned for his long line of books in the thriller genre continues this theme with The Whistler. The book follows an investigat...

Principles by Ray Dalio from 2018-01-11T19:32:29

Dalio known for his investing and entrepreneurial successes with Bridgewater Associates, analyses in this book what ‘Principles’ he has used to attribute to his success. These are the broken down i...

Fire And Fury: Inside The Trump White House by Michael Wolff from 2018-01-08T18:39:53

The most talked about book in politics today, Wolff gives frank details surrounding the inner workings of Trump’s presidency. From the campaign trail to tracking his first nine months, Wolff detail...

The Rules Of People by Richard Templar from 2017-12-20T22:19:34

This book is a personal code for getting the best out of everyone. The book includes one hundred rules for becoming the best version of yourself around different people in multiple situations. The ...

Turtles All The Way Down by John Green from 2017-12-19T21:59:27

The book follows the protagonist Aza as she pursues a prize to find a fugitive billionaire and the struggles she goes through. Together with her friend Daisy they investigate his disappearance. How...

Murder on The Orient Express by Agatha Christie from 2017-12-16T19:13:29

A classic murder mystery story, the book follows a detective Hercule Poirot as he tries to find a killer on the lavish Orient Express. The book tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a tr...

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell from 2017-12-10T09:28:18

This book is an academic reflection on what it takes to be successful. The author looks at the comparisons between race, income and education to determine what makes a person more likely to succeed...

Artemis by Andy Weir from 2017-12-08T01:00:02

A follow up to Weir’s bestseller The Martian, Artemis follows the journey of the main character Jazz as she tries to find her place in the first city on the moon. Growing up in Artemis she found he...

The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuck from 2017-12-01T18:31:15

This is the second of the Gary's New York Times bestseller books. The book explains the tactics that businesses can use to provide real value to consumers in what he terms the ‘Thank You' economy. ...

Azarias Tor: The History Maker by Richard Abbott-Bailey from 2017-11-26T10:28:20

The story of Azarias is rooted in the tragic loss of his wife as he tries to come to terms with who he truly is. As new people enter his life he begins to question his own past. The book captures e...

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran from 2017-10-27T15:48:38

The main ideal is that the protagonist tries to convey that love is central to everything. But love neither finds you or you it, it just comes and goes as it pleases. OMBR --- Send in a voice ...

Zodiac by Sam Wilson from 2017-06-02T18:57:05

In a world where society is determined by one’s astrological sign, Daniel the protagonist tries to determine the how is daughter went missing. What he finds is an underworld of scientific explorati...

Milk And Honey by Rupi Kaur from 2017-05-06T22:30:17

"The vivid description of emotion coupled with the true honesty of the book is where it becomes more than a book. It becomes a journey, from where deep thoughts of heartbreak lie, but where optimis...

The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy from 2017-05-02T21:36:55

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, a story that follows a dysfunctional Indian families journey into the unknown. A somewhat tragic reality of two twins who do not believe that they belong, ...

Deadline by Simon Kernick from 2017-05-01T01:16:48

Andrea comes home one day to find that her daughter Emma is not home, and her world is flipped upside down. As she searches for her kidnappers she uncovers memories of her past that comes back to h...