How to be emotionally strong and have thick skin

     

How to Be Emotionally Strong and Have Thick Skin by Nicola Trilliby is a self-help book that provides practical advice for building emotional resilience. The author outlines steps to develop inner peace, accept circumstances, and avoid absorbing negative energy from others. . By cultivating a thick skin, individuals can improve their mental health, enhance workplace performance, and lead a happier life overall. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to strengthen their emotional defenses​​.

Bottom line : 

One of the best defense mechanism books. 

Recommended audience: 

Highly sensitive people. 

Rating : 8.3/10

Our Iceberg is melting

        

Our Iceberg Is Melting by John Kotter tells the story of a group of emperor penguins facing a big problem: their iceberg is melting due to climate change. Fred, a curious penguin, discovers this danger and tries to warn his friends. He gathers a team to come up with a plan to find a new home. Throughout the story, the penguins learn how to work together, overcome their fears, and adapt to change. The book shows the importance of teamwork and good leadership when facing challenges. It offers valuable lessons on managing change effectively​​​​​​.

Bottom line : 

Get adaptive to the change . Don't be in comfort zone is the major point here. The way author narrates with penguins which is similar to Spencer's who moved my cheese. We can't stop comparing every scenarios from this book while reading. 

Recommended audience:

Comfort zone potatoes ! 

Rating : 9.5/10

Buyology

   

In Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy, Martin Lindstrom reveals how subconscious triggers influence consumer choices. Through extensive neuromarketing research, he uncovers surprising insights—like how branding taps into primal emotions and sensory experiences rather than logic. Lindstrom debunks myths, showing that factors like fear, rituals, and sensory cues shape loyalty more than flashy ads or sexual imagery. This book provides a fresh perspective on how deeply psychological factors drive our buying behaviors, making it an eye-opening read for anyone curious about marketing’s hidden impact​​​​​​.

Bottom line: 

Sellers take advantages on our psychological factors and influence us to buy something which is not even needed.

Recommended audience:

Consumers! 

Rating : 7.8/10

The Action Blueprint

     

The Action Blueprint Overcome overthinking to srive success by Rakesh Mishra is a practical guide for achieving personal and professional goals. Through concise steps, the book emphasizes setting clear objectives, conquering procrastination, and building self-discipline. It provides actionable strategies to help us turn more decisive. This blueprint is ideal for those looking to make meaningful progress toward their ambitions with a focused approach, making it a valuable tool for sustainable success​​​​.

Bottom line : 

The author explains everything in four ways: Mental well-being, Emotional health, Physical health and spiritual growth. 

Recommended audience:

Cat on the wall thinkers !

Rating : 8.5/10

koozhankarakal

       

Koozhankarkal by Kanavu piriyan is a Tamil short story collection which offers us a glimpse of human emotions. Each story, whether rooted in folklore, contemporary themes, or social issues, brings forth vivid characters and relatable emotions, often with a touch of local humor and realism. These stories capture life’s essence through tales of love, resilience, family bonds, and moral values, resonating deeply with Tamil readers. 

Bottom line : 

Most of the stories were written as if those were happening in UAE. Might be author's favourite place. 

Recommended audience :

Quick readers !

Rating : 7.1/10