My library corner - Design

"I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them." – Emma Thompson

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Atomic Design
Still reading it.

Has a lot of references to chemistry.

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Articulating Design Decisions
Good notes and examples on how to take accountability and be proactive as a designer when it comes to communicating the value of design.
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The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Easy to read, with lots of space between thoughts.

Great to have it as a coffee table read.

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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
Full of practical ideas and reminders.

Great read to spark your creativity.

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Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
Real-life examples of what user experience is about.

Funny enough I read it rather quickly agreeing and nodding my head along the way, but can't remember the actual content in it.

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The Design of Everyday Things
Again, examples and more psychology-oriented.

This is a bit more design jargon-filled read. I remembered the word signifies and understood some other design terms.

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100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People
Love this book!

Lots of studies and experiments are tied to design. Because of it, I learned why most men are not as perceptive to colour shades and nuances as most women.

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The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide
The Holy Grail for freelancer designers, if you ask me.

Full with actionable examples and tips on how you can conduct certain design methods on a big design team scale and also as a solo designer.

My library corner - Selfhelp

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any." – Alice Walker

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Atomic Habits
The first book that got me back into consistent reading.

If you want to get the most out of your 24 hours and life I highly recommend you read it.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think
A bit abstract to understand, but also easy to read.

I find the Power of now easier to digest with a bit more substance. But still, a good book that makes you think.

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You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
Recommended read by a friend and colleague.

Packed with all positive psychology ideas and practices and a decent amount of humour and personal stories that made me like it. If you do not tolerate any profanity, you might not enjoy it.

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The Power of Now
Took me a while to finish it throughout the summertime. But do not regret taking my sweet time with this one.

This book grounded me a lot. The style in which is written is also interesting. Highly recommend it.

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The Science of Getting Rich
This book was part of my money mindset remodeling phase as you can see.

Concentrating on inner work, I enjoyed the read.

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The Winning Attitude: Your Pathway to Personal Success
It was an okay book. Do not remember much of it.

A bit stuffed with Christianity and history.

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Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement
I saw it and heard about this book so many times decided to give it a go.

Focused on human behaviour, physiology and actions.

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Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One
One of those slow-reading books.

Great actionable exercises towards the end of the book. Meditation guide included.

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The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
Read it a long time ago.

Loved it. This book is perfect for people who think for themselves, are capable to read it without getting angry, don't take everything too literally and most importantly are curious about other perspectives. Highly recommend it!

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The Psychology of Money
While I was creating a case study found the book cover and decided to read it.

Short and easy to read. Not as memorable to write a review about.

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Think and Grow Rich
May have been one of the only books I have listened to.

Nothing specific stuck with me from this book.

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Ikigai
Sweet short read to which I rated 2 stars.

Interesting cultural examples and philosophies combined. It has a few things repeating throughout the book. Not much of a character or some deeper profound stories. 5% of it was some kind of new information for me.

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The Power Is Within You
Read because of my mom's recommendation.

Filled with positive psychology, the use of affirmations and all things Louise Hay.

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Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition
Interesting stories and examples.

Easy to read and recommended.