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Krishna Calls: "The first step is the most difficult one. Once taken, all other steps follow effortlessly". This I have learnt in the context of habits. How about abandoning reading in the middle? If you think I have read over 1000 books in my life, to tell you the truth, I have fully completed, taken notes of and reviewed ONLY about 400. Whereas I have quit in between, skimmed, skipped reading over 600 books because my attention was not worth spending on them. So, even if you apply brakes on healthy routines in life, restart quickly so your following steps go on autopilot. Though I have covered a lot of ground on Spirituality, here comes the ultimate words of wisdom, "Srimad Bhagavatam" from God Himself. Because in India, He did not trust 'Messengers' as the communication may get twisted. If you thought it's the good-old Bhagavat Gita, think again. It's different! Short review attached for starting up 'Knowing Yourself'. For those who don...

Paul Polak, author of  Out of Poverty , wrote: "90 percent of the world’s products and services are designed for 10 percent of the world’s population-to meet the desires, rather than actual needs, of the richest people on earth." How true! On the contrary, Jugaad is what brings in simple and creative solutions to real problems faced by the masses. Here's an interesting book, Jugaad Innovation" born out of Indian ingenuity, with international examples, on how to unleash our innovative spirits while designing products and services. As the sub-title goes, it's a Frugal and Flexible Approach to Innovation for the 21st Century". Creative Spirits Unleashed: The company you keep, keeps you motivated. I fondly recall my discussions on this book in my hand with our young and intelligent HR Professional friend, Pradeep Unnikrishnan, a few years back. It has taken some time to read. But it’s worth it. Again, another book by an author-trio after the Toyota Lean Produc...