The Mostly Paperback Show
The Mostly Paperback Show
Bangalore Sundar
Here I speak about the books and movies that helped to improve my thinking and most importantly understand and appreciate Life.
Lessons From A Rocket Scientist For Work and Life : Think Like a Rocket Scientist
A former rocket scientist reveals the habits, ideas and strategies that will empower us to turn the seemingly impossible into the possible.
Dec 5, 2020
4 min
A manifesto to boost efficiency - The Checklist Manifesto
In this charming little book, the author makes a compelling case for the universal adoption of the humble checklist. With riveting anecdotes written in an impressive style the author convince us about its virtue and how it can help us in getting things right
Nov 28, 2020
10 min
The New Long Life: A Framework for Flourishing in a changing world
In the book, " The New Long Life: A Framework for Flourishing in a changing world " by Professors Andrew J. Scott and Lynda Gratton from London Business School offer a practical guide to how we can flourish as longevity and technology change our world
Nov 21, 2020
12 min
Deepavali Vacation
I am on vacation this week. I wish you a happy and prosperous Deepavali
Nov 14, 2020
58 sec
Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown - The Talent Code
What is the secret of talent? How do we unlock it? In The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle provides parents, teachers, coaches, businesspeople—and everyone else—with tools they can use to maximize potential in themselves and others.
Nov 7, 2020
13 min
The Guide for Peak Performance - The Inner Game of Tennis
Described by the great Billie Jean King as her " Tennis Bible" , W. Timothy Gallwey's best seller , had been a phenomenon for players of all abilities since it was first published in 1972. Instead of focusing on how to improve your technique, it starts from the understanding that ' every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game'. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcome our self-doubt and anxiety. It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit.
Oct 31, 2020
11 min
From Underdogs to World beaters- The amazing story of the Fiji Sevens - Sevens Heaven
Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the year 2018, this is an inspiring tale of a team of underdogs who overcame their personal hardships to win the Gold medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Oct 24, 2020
6 min
Leadership Lessons from US Presidents for Turbulent times - Part 2
In this second and final part about the brilliant book" Leadership : Lessons from the Presidents for Turbulent Times" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, we will talk about the lessons in leadership from the lives of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Oct 18, 2020
10 min
Leadership Lessons from US Presidents for Turbulent times  - Part 1
Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of leadership? Does the man make the times or the times make the man? This week, We will learn from the lives of 2 U.S presidents about how they managed through turbulent times and shaped the future of a nation.
Oct 11, 2020
19 min