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SOIC ( School of Intrinsic Compounding ) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing. I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth. Part 1 and Part 2 of Books Recommendations on Investing by School of Intrinsic Compounding (SOIC) is already published on the blog. Here is the list of SOIC-recommended books for technical investors: Category 1: Fundamentals Interpretation of Financial Statements by Mary Buffett and David Clark - A comprehensive guide to interpreting corporate financials. Understanding Michael Porter by Joan Magretta - Insights into Michael Porter's business strategies. The Five Rules for Suc...

SOIC ( School of Intrinsic Compounding ) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing.  I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. Part 1 of Books Recommendations on Investing by School of Intrinsic Compounding (SOIC) is already published on the blog. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth.  Here is the list of SOIC-recommended books for experienced investors: Decision Making and Behavioral Finance Thinking in Bets – Annie Duke – Decision making under uncertainty using betting frameworks. Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin To Munger – Peter Bevelin – Behavioral and evolutionary insights into investing. Poor Charlie's Almanack – Edited by Peter D....

SOIC ( School of Intrinsic Compounding ) is a leading Indian education platform founded by Ishmohit Arora and a team of dedicated analysts. Their mission is to empower retail investors through in-depth investing education, financial research, and practical resources, with a special focus on fundamental analysis and value investing. I have been a subscriber to their channel for the last 3 years. SOIC frequently shares top book recommendations to build a strong foundation in investing and personal growth.  Here are some books endorsed and discussed by the SOIC team: Behavioral Finance and Psychology Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini – Explore the psychology behind influence and persuasion. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – Understanding habit formation and change. Atomic Habits  — James Clear  – Building effective habits for success. The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova – Exploration of probability and psychology in poker and life. The ...

The Takshashila Institution is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit centre specialized in research and education in public policy, based in Bangalore, India. The institution stands out because it bridges expert knowledge and influential networks, producing independent policy research and fostering rich public discourse to strengthen India’s intellectual engagement. Why do their book recommendations matter? Simply put, following Takshashila Institution’s book recommendations is important because they are curated by leading scholars and policy practitioners deeply engaged in India’s socio-economic and strategic challenges.  Books authored by the Takshashila Institution faculty  Missing In Action: Why You Should Care About Public Policy — Pranay Kotasthane & Raghu S. Jaitley (2023) When the Chips Are Down: A Deep Dive into a Global Crisis — Pranay Kotasthane & Abhiram Manchi (2023) We, The Citizens: Strengthening the Indian Republic — Khyati Pathak, Anupam Man...

" The Seen and the Unseen " is India's premier long-form podcast hosted by Amit Varma. The podcast, which has been running since 2017, features long-form conversations with intellectuals, writers, economists, historians, and thought leaders from India and around the world. Amit Varma is a respected journalist and writer, a two-time winner of the Bastiat Prize for Journalism. The show is renowned for its rich intellectual content and the diversity of its guests, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in public policy, history, culture, or economics in contemporary India.  I am only sharing the books recommended related to Psychology  and personal growth:  Four Thousand Weeks — Oliver Burkeman Wanting — Luke Burgis Start With Why — Simon Sinek The Hard Thing About Hard Things — Ben Horowitz Zero to One — Peter Thiel Atomic Habits — James Clear How to Know a Person — David Brooks The Anxious Generation — Jonathan Haidt Good to Great — Jim Collins The Lean...

" The Seen and the Unseen " is India's premier long-form podcast hosted by Amit Varma. The podcast, which has been running since 2017, features long-form conversations with intellectuals, writers, economists, historians, and thought leaders from India and around the world. The podcast is highly recommended to the readers for deep dive into diverse topics with subject matter experts. The Host, Amit Varma is a respected journalist and writer, a two-time winner of the Bastiat Prize for Journalism. The show is renowned for its rich intellectual content and the diversity of its guests, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in public policy, history, culture, or economics in contemporary India. I am only sharing the books recommended related to economics & public policy:  Books by Indian authors In Service of the Republic — Vijay Kelkar & Ajay Shah India’s Big Government: The Intrusive State & How It’s Hurting Us — Vivek Kaul Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar:...

WTF is a podcast series where entrepreneur and Investor Nikhil Kamath hosts friends and industry experts and holds casual yet intellectually stimulating conversations.  WTF Podcast is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, s tartup founders, stock market investors, early-career professionals, business students , and young professionals eager to understand wealth creation, financial markets, and unconventional thinking.  Nikhil Kamath’s book recommendations focus on cultivating a mindset of continuous learning, financial literacy, and strategic thinking.  Based on my research of Nikhil Kamath's WTF podcast series, here's a comprehensive collection of book recommendations that have emerged from his conversations and personal recommendations: Freedom from the Known by Jiddu Krishnamurti – Breaking mental conditioning and achieving true freedom The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel – Behavioral influences on financial decisions and money mindset The Denial of Death b...

Think School  is an outstanding podcast and YouTube channel for anyone passionate about business, strategy, and management for current MBA students, MAT & CAT aspirants, and professionals in the making. Learners get actionable frameworks on business models, startup journeys,   culture building, product-market fit, and competitive strategy directly from those who have built and scaled companies. The Think School Podcast simplifies complex topics in business, geopolitics, and leadership through engaging storytelling and real-world case studies. Think School recommends the following books that focus on leadership, business mindset, and productivity for personal and professional growth: Leadership and Purpose Start with Why  by Simon Sinek on Leadership rooted in purpose Lean In  by Sheryl Sandberg on the challenges women face in leadership The Almanack of Naval Ravikant  by Eric Jorgenson on Wealth and Wisdom Culture Code  by...

I was gifted a copy of The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham  from boss today. The Intelligent Investor was first published in 1949, and is a widely acclaimed book on value investing. The share market is in doldrums and people are exploring for the stocks and sectors that are likely to lead the next bull run. I have neither clue to lap up falling stocks nor money to check unproven models only on hope. Hence, this book is a prudent gift in the next level of personal development. I will be investing next few months in reading of 'The Intelligent Investor' accrued with Safal Niveshak blog , discussing share market with colleagues and  looking for  stock tips . I hope this will give me insights on value proposition and investments. Thanks Manab for such a timely gift.

Development solutions are inherently difficult, every individual in this field experiences failure at some points. Even when it comes to mundane work, everyone needs advice. Whether one isn't sure how to tackle an assignment or want to talk through an interesting job offer, there’s nothing better than having a few mentors to help you out along the way. As an individual gaining new skills by working with a mentor, one can take on more ambitious projects; As one recognize new problems to address, one can work with the mentor to develop additional expertise. Being mentored helps in the career from 'sleepwalking into slow terminal decline'. And, on the job mentoring is much more effective than formal training programs. Mentor-ship is given when someone with expertise and experience takes an aspiring individual under their wing, to share their knowledge and advice, and to provide support and guidance in career development. It's hard to praise boss and credit him/her as a m...

The philosophy of the former Nation editor Victor Navasky, “to question the conventional wisdom, to be suspicious of all orthodoxies, to provide a home for dissent and dissenters, and to be corny about it, to hold forth a vision of a better world,” still holds true for these times now. We are all living in an era where rising comforts and a growing economy have conditioned many individuals with good education to shirk all political responsibilities and even a basic understanding of political matters. There is a rapid increase in the mindless content of entertainment, news, films, and books; hence, we have to seek knowledge in a very mature and intelligent manner. In the era of instant judgment, careful analysis and patience are required. By looking through the complexity enough, one needs to find the real cause of the sufferings of many. Curiosity is the most powerful thing you own. There is a pleasure in finding things out. The starting point of any education is giving us an ...