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This latest read is from eminent speaker cum motivational writer Simon Sinek and is titled “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.” After skimming through the book, honestly, I am confused about the high praise this book has received. Sadly, the book's title, which motivated me to read it, is deceiving. The main idea presented in the book is to lead any business with a purpose. Writings in the book revolve around the concept of Leading with Pathos over Logos and emotion over Logic, which shall eventually make people follow. The book seems to be rambling about the successful companies (and not a single mention of failed companies who had their WHYs), primarily through the tale of Apple's success, as if successful companies can clearly articulate WHY they are in business (beyond making the profit) rather than just being able to describe WHAT they do and HOW they do it. There is a subset of cases that presented a different set of ideas on l...

A treacherous and vicious short thriller, “A Slow Fire Burning” showcases the saying HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE . This novel is the dark tale of the interwind fates of 07 characters. The title is appropriate because the story themes the slow burn of anger, hatred, jealousy and deceit brewing within these characters. The novel begins with a map outline of the town's setup, where the story is set in motion. Theo Myerson and his wife, Carla, are a couple whose happy and successful life took a rough turn after the death of Ben, who died accidentally at only three years of age. Laura, a girl with a limp, is a poor young soul who suffered from physical, emotional, mental and self-image issues after a horrific accident at the age of ten. Miriam is a middle-aged woman who lives in a boat and has the tendency to poke around the lives of others with a secret vendetta brewing. Angela, Carla’s sister, lives a lonely and unhappy life. She lived with her son Daniel until recently, when...