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Qualities of Craftsmanship

Regardless of whatever you do, Craftsmanship is the key for a successful professional life. A good craftsman always possesses the following key qualities.

Information. Fear. Incentives.

Recently I had a chance to read, one of the funkiest book ever written, Freakonomics, The authors Steve D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, has clearly explained the hidden side of everything we do. No one can simplify the applications of economics, as simple as this book. Some great insights are beautifully described in a greater detail.

There are two aspect of this book

First, where to look for the real answers
Second, how Information. Fear. Incentives. affect everything we do.

Though most of the examples have some negative background, the message is very clear: we can persuade people to do what we want them to do by manipulating Information, Fear and Incentives.

Thoughts on Freakonomics by Gladwell, Author The Tipping Point

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

`Your time is limited. Dont waste it living someone elses life, Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.', a message given by  Steve Jobs On his Commencement address to Stanford graduates, also he urged the graduates to Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.

Steve Jobs challenges Class of 05 to stay hungry, stay foolish.

Am I a rare intellect? I think so!

I have seen an interesting quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, it says "If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads."

So, I decided to compile the list of books, which I have read so far (excluding programming/technology related books), just to pat myself on the back

Here is my wonderful collection of handpicked books, in topics such business, religion, spiritual, philosophy, self-help, and technology.