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How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie
124 readers · Psychology, Business, Society

koonsolo · Feb 7, 2022

I think the main message of the book is to "put yourself in the shoes of others". And that definitely does not create dishonest, manipulative, self-centered pricks.

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Crafting Interpreters

Robert Nystrom
19 readers · Computing

koonsolo · Jun 25, 2021

'Crafting Interpreters' by Bob Nystrom is such a joy to read.

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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

Thich Nhat Hanh
2 readers · Philosophy, Psychology, Society

koonsolo · May 11, 2018

The following book had the biggest impact on my world view: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation, by Thich Nhat Hanh

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