Book summaries (excerpts)
Instead of summarizing the books in my own words, I gathered the top excerpts. I want the spirit of the books to remain intact and I want you to be able to interpret the crumbs of wisdom on your own.
Date is the date on which I read the book.
An Introduction to Global Financial Markets
Author: Stephen Valdez, Philip Molyneux ISBN: 978-0230243095 In my opinion, this is the best book if you want to acquaint with the basics of how financial markets operate and what are the roles of various entities (commercial and investment banks, various investment funds, central banks etc.). EXCERPTS I've read the papaerback version so I haven't made any excerpts.
The Mystery Method – How to Get Beautiful Women Into Bed
Author: Markovik E. ISBN: 978-0312360115 Just another pick-up book. EXCERPTS Demonstrating a higher value: "peacocking" (dressing outlandishly) preselecting (displaying other women to the "target" which often builds a jealousy plotline into your seduction), social proof (showing that others in her set value you highly), "negging" (making subtle-yet-negative statements that put your target off-guard and make her question her own value,' increasing yours on a relative basis). The fear [...]
On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
Author: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman ISBN: 978-0316040938 A must read if you're interested in psychology behind killing. From the fact that most people can't kill another human being to ways that circumvent this natural hesitation. The book is full of facts and statistics from various wars. EXCERPTS Saddly I didn't have a Kindle eReader back then.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Author: Stephen Covey ISBN: 978-1863500296 A business classic. EXCERPTS [I've read this book in paper form. Instead of the usual excerpts I am providing my notes and thoughts.] Imagine you only have half a year of life left. How would you spend it? These are your core goals. These don't change materially or often. Speak less, listen to others. Win-win or No deal! While we can't do anything [...]
How To Win Friends And Influence People
Author: Dale Carnegie ISBN: 978-1439199190 A business classic from 1936. This was the first business/ sel-helf book that I've read. Most of today's books are a mere re-packaging of the ideas from this book! Well worthy of your read! EXCERPTS [I've read this book in paper form. Instead of the usual excerpts I am providing my notes and thoughts.] Don't criticize. Accept the critic, admitt mistakes. Honestly praise [...]
Tornado Down
Author: John Nicol and John Peters ISBN: 978-1405937573 RAF pilots John Peters and John Nichol were shot down over Iraq on their first mission of the Gulf War. They were captured, tortured and interrogated, which brought both men close to death. What a TRUE STORY! EXCERPTS This book shall be read for the sake of the story.
