book review

Books reviews on workplace, corporate, and business driven books.

The Quiet Power of Saying No
I used to say yes to everything. Every request. Every plan. Every favor. I thought saying yes made me a good person. I thought it made people like me.
By Shakil Sorkarabout a month ago in Journal
The Day I Learned to Trust Myself
I used to doubt myself constantly. Every choice felt heavy. Every decision felt like it might be wrong. I asked others for advice, then worried I still might be making a mistake.
By Shakil Sorkarabout a month ago in Journal
When I Stopped Trying to Please Everyone
or most of my life, I tried to make everyone happy. I said yes even when I wanted to say no. I smiled when I felt tired. I agreed when I disagreed inside.
By Shakil Sorkarabout a month ago in Journal
A quiet moment that taught me to breathe again
I used to think I needed people around me all the time. If I sat alone in a room for too long, I felt uneasy. Silence made me nervous.
By Shakil Sorkarabout a month ago in Journal
The Day I Finally Slowed Down
I used to rush through life. I rushed through mornings. I rushed through conversations. I even rushed through my own thoughts.
By Shakil Sorkarabout a month ago in Journal
Understanding Valley Fair Mall — From Shopping Hub to Black Friday Tragedy
What is Valley Fair Mall Westfield Valley Fair is one of Northern California’s largest and most prestigious shopping destinations. With a floor area of over 2.2 million square feet and roughly 236 stores including luxury boutiques, high-end department stores, and a wide variety of dining options, it stands out as a major retail — and social — hub in the Bay Area.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Journal
Book Review: "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
There are books you read for entertainment… and then there are books you read because they change the way you look at yourself — sometimes uncomfortably so.
By Monkey.D Garp2 months ago in Journal
The Journal Keeper
M Mehran The first time I saw the journal, it wasn’t because I was looking for it. I was looking for something far less poetic—my phone charger. But life is strange that way. It rarely gives you what you ask for, only what you need.
By Muhammad Mehran2 months ago in Journal
Apple Watch: A Small Device, Big Help for Daily Life
Apple Watch is small, but it helps in many ways. People wear it every day. Some use it for fitness. Some for sleep. Some for reminders. The watch quietly fits into life. It does not demand attention. Instead, it helps people stay aware and organized.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Why People Use Apple Notes for Everyday Life
We all have ideas, lists, and small reminders. Sometimes we jot them on paper. Sometimes we forget where we wrote them. Apple Notes makes keeping track simple. It is quiet, fast, and always available. People use it daily to store thoughts, plans, and reminders.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Why People Love Using Apple Podcasts
Podcasts have changed how people enjoy stories and information. Apple Podcasts is one of the main ways people listen. It feels easy, calm, and natural. You can play an episode, pause, or skip without extra steps. Many people find themselves using it daily, without noticing how simple it makes life.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Why People Enjoy Using Apple Pay in Everyday Life
Paying for things used to take more steps. You needed a wallet, cards, or cash. You waited in lines. You pressed buttons, signed receipts, or entered numbers by hand. Those steps felt normal for years. Today, many people use Apple Pay instead. They tap their phone or watch, and the payment finishes in seconds. It feels small, but it changes daily routines in quiet ways.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal