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11 Book Summary 📚 Book Summary: "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins u/heckleandsnide
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prejudice, and physical abuse, to becoming one of the world's top endurance athletes.

Goggins emphasizes the power of the human mind and spirit to overcome obstacles,
achieve incredible feats, and transform one's life.

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56 What’s a book that’s worth keeping a physical copy of?
 A.k.a a book worth going back to

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1 The last Girl by Stephen Collishaw
 Even though it starts a bit slowly at the beginning, the first part in particular is a bit
cryptic (cleared up in the third part) and the writing style is really good and reads
fluently.

The story shows how a decision made long ago, out of fear or any other sentiment, can
hunt you through decades of your life and how that moment can never be undone.

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3 We, the Survivors by Tash Aw
 His narrative style is incredibly good and the story is also interesting. A lot of criticism of
the throwaway society (not just products but also people) and written so captivatingly
that I could hardly put the book down.

P.S. I hope people still don't think that I am some sort of AI spamming this thread, I try
to give short recommendations and I hope they are helpful with your next book pick. I
am always open to discuss the books in more detail, but I don't want to spoiler anything
about them in my short recommendations.

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Posted by u/LaDiDa1881 6 days ago

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6 Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad spoiler

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14 📚 Book Summary: Great Mental Models Vol 1
 "Great Mental Models Vol 1" is a comprehensive guide that explores various mental
models and their applications in improving decision-making, problem-solving, and
understanding complex situations.

The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing our cognitive limitations and
biases, and how mental models can help us overcome them to achieve a clearer and
more accurate understanding of the world.

11 x Key Learning Points, Insights, and Epiphanies

1. 🧠 The Power of Acquiring New Models: Mental models are simplified
representations of reality that help us understand complex situations. The book
highlights the importance of acquiring a variety of models to enhance our thinking
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Posted by u/fozrok 7 days ago

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4 Quality drop? Mods?
 I used to love this sub, but lately it seems like one member in particular is spamming the
group with what i’d call basic (& possibly GPT-generated) book reviews.

Eg the last 7 posts in this group came from this one OP.

Anyone else feel the same way or just me?

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Posted by u/LaDiDa1881 7 days ago

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0 Map of the Invisible World by Tash Aw
 Another well-written novel that is hard to put down and takes you on a journey. The
book tells a story of a turbulent time in Southeast Asia and the lives of two brothers who
were adopted by two very different families. One family unbelievable wealthy and
"blessed" with the boredom and security only the rich know. The other family torn
between their European heritage and their love for their new home in Indonesia. The
book shows that your fate is like a thrown dice and you never know the outcome.

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Posted by u/LaDiDa1881 8 days ago

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3 Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick
 This book tells the story of a number of North Korean refugees. It paints a terrible
picture of life in North Korea and shows us how well we all have it. Anyone who has read
this book will see why it is not so easy (at least as easy as we Europeans imagine) to
overthrow a propaganda machine.

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Posted by u/LaDiDa1881 8 days ago

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3 In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park
 Each of us sits in our ivory tower and cannot even imagine life (like in this book) in North
Korea. This book is incredibly frightening and at the same time I could hardly put it
down. I read the book over two evenings, I was so captivated by it.

Now to a little criticism of the story. I found a few inconsistencies in the book and even
though I'm sure the author isn't telling tall tales, I was somewhat reminded of the
beginning of the movie "True Story" with Jonah Hill. He projected the stories of many
onto one person to make the "horror" greater and I had the feeling in some places in
the book that it was similar here.

As written, I don't think the author made these things up, I'm sure they happened and
you don't even want to imagine how you're supposed to continue living with what you've
experienced.

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Posted by u/LaDiDa1881 9 days ago

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3 If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura
 I really loved this book, starting from the description of the devil to the choices of the
main character. Its a fun read with some deeper meaning, if you look for it and kind of a
happy ending. A nice read for a cold evening in the warmth of your bed.

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Posted by u/LaDiDa1881 10 days ago

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5 The Malay dilemma by Mahathir Bin Mohamad
 A really interesting book if you want to know more about the post-colonial Malaysia, the
author was prime minister of Malaysia and describes the dilemma of the Malays
compared to the other ethnic groups in his home country. It's relatively well written,
especially it's not dry and lengthy and a good read. I was interested in the social history
of Malaysia and from my point of view this is one of the best books about the topic.

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Posted by u/badmathfood 11 days ago

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5 Quality of the book prints?
 Hey, I order most of my books from Amazon. I prefer to read physical books because it
allows me to jott down stuff in the page margins, and also to highlight things. I can also
always come back if the book is worth it.

The physical quality of the book matters a lot to me. I enjoy some books so much
because of their appearance and format (I love Ray Dalio's Principles and his other
books for this). This leads me to the extreme, that if I get a book that feels shitty (looking
at you Why we Sleep from Penguin), I won't ever read it. If the pages are thin, I can't also
highlight stuff because the highlighter sips through.

I buy most of my books off the Amazon. How can I prevent myself from buying crappy
prints? I downright try not to buy anything from Penguin, but the "Printed by the
Amazon Fullfillment" is often not that much better.

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Posted by u/LaDiDa1881 11 days ago

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2 Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
 The book is quite interesting and there is a lot of information about the differences
between certain groups and their behaviour in the virtual world. I really enjoyed reading
the book and think about all the given examples. It was recommended to me by a
former girlfriend and I am glad I read it. It's easy enough to understand, even if it's your
first contact with big data and therefore I want to thank the author.

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Posted by u/LaDiDa1881 11 days ago

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3 Balzac and the little Chinese seamstress by Dai Sijie
 Interesting story about two young Chinese men that were send for re-education,
because their families were deemed as anti-revolutionary after the culture revolution in
China. One day one of them found a suitcase full of books that will change not only their
lives, but also the live of the little Chinese seamstress. The book is well written, at least
the translation I read, and the story is fascinating and it was hard to stop reading. Frim
my point of view it's a nice book for a rainy afternoon.

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Posted by u/whencaniread 13 days ago

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22 Summary of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
 My summary from Littler Books. Hope it's helpful!

1. The backwards law states that the pursuit of positive experiences is itself a
negative experience, while the acceptance of negative experiences is itself a
positive experience. The more one tries to be happy, the less happy they become.
2. Negativity is actually the path to positivity. People's assumptions of what they want
from life -- positive experiences -- are not actually what they need. Instead, it's the
tolerance and acceptance of negative experiences that lead to positive
experiences.
3. Charles Bukowski was a drunk and a lowlife, yet he still achieved success and
became a famous writer. Bukowski is a counter-argument to the assumption that
success comes from doing everything right.

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Posted by u/Hot-Job1906 23 days ago

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6 Fiction book on setting boundaries/ low self worth
 Hello fellow readers! I’m on the lookout for fiction books that delve into themes of self-
respect, setting boundaries, and personal growth, especially within a marital or couple
setting. I’d love to explore narratives where characters navigate these themes and grow
through their experiences. Any recommendations where these aspects are explored
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

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