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Melbourne
by Alex Ng
Sophie Cunningham's Melbourne is a deeply personal exploration of Australia's cultural capital, weaving together history, architecture, weather patterns, and personal memoir to reveal how a city shapes its inhabitants and vice versa. Through walks across the city and reflections spanning decades, Cunningham captures Melbourne's unique character.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
by Alex Ng
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
Think and Grow Rich
by Alex Ng
What if the secrets to wealth and success weren’t hidden in complex financial strategies, but within the power of your own mind? Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich,’ first published in 1937, makes this bold claim and has since become one of the most influential personal development and self-help books of all time. Commissioned by Andrew Carnegie, one of the wealthiest men of his era, Hill spent over 20 years researching the habits, philosophies, and strategies of more than 500 successful individuals. This 5-minute summary distills Hill’s famous ’13 Steps to Riches,’ offering a glimpse into the mindset that has purportedly guided countless people towards achieving their dreams. It’s a foundational read for anyone interested in understanding the psychological underpinnings of success and how to harness their thoughts to achieve extraordinary results.
The Psychology of Money
by Alex Ng
Morgan Housel’s insightful exploration of how psychology affects our financial decisions and wealth-building journey.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Alex Ng
Stephen Covey’s foundational framework for personal and professional effectiveness through character development.
Deep Work
by Alex Ng
Cal Newport’s strategies for cultivating focused work and producing high-value output in an increasingly distracted economy.
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