It’s been a long time since I’ve picked up a self-help book. To be honest, I’ve usually found them either too specific and narrow to be widely useful, or the complete opposite—so vague they feel like filler stretched across hundreds of pages. Most of the time, I finish those kinds of books thinking the same message could’ve been delivered in a 10-minute YouTube video. So when I started reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , I didn’t have the highest expectations. But I’m happy to say that this book proved me wrong. I probably wouldn’t have read it on my own. My mom saw a TikTok recommending it, and since I was off for the summer before starting school again in August, I figured I had the time. Not working over the break was starting to make me feel unproductive and restless, so I thought, 'Why not give it a try?' Even though I expected the usual repetition and fluff that tends to come with books in this genre, I went into it with an open mind. And I was genuinely sur...
A Blog on Books is where I share my thoughts on the books I’ve read. Each post offers a deep dive into my insights, opinions and experiences with a diverse array of literature. Join me as I explore and reflect on the books that have left a mark on me, and engage in a shared love of reading.