10 Books I read in 2020

A few years ago, I started reading books to improve myself and look to become better in my career and personal life.

A few years ago, I embarked on a journey of self-improvement through reading. In this blog post, I aim to document the books I’ve read and the impact they’ve had on my personal and professional life. This serves as a personal record and hopefully provides value to others seeking book recommendations for personal growth.

1. Expectant Dad As I was about to become a new dad in 2020, I sought guidance on how to be a better parent. This book provided valuable insights and advice for expecting fathers, preparing me for the challenges and joys of fatherhood.
2. I now pronounce you financially fit. I read this book because I also got married in 2020 (yeah 2020 was surely eventful). This book was okayish but helps you understand how to manage your finances with your partner.
   A better book I felt was #10.

3 . Beginning Database Design Solutions This beginner-friendly book introduced me to the world of databases, covering topics such as SQL and normalization. It provided a solid foundation in understanding relational databases and their workings.

4. David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants Written by Maxwell, this book offered a unique perspective on viewing the world. One key takeaway was that our disadvantages can actually serve as our greatest assets, empowering us to overcome challenges.

5. You Ought to Know Adam Wade: A lighthearted autobiography of comedian Adam Wade, this book offered a delightful and feel-good reading experience. It provided a glimpse into the life of the author and left me with a positive vibe.

6. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World This self-help book emphasized the importance of focus in today’s distracted world. It offered practical strategies for achieving deep work, which helped me enhance productivity and accomplish more meaningful tasks.

7. Understanding Software: Max Kanat-Alexander on simplicity, coding, and how to suck less as a programmer Written by an experienced programmer, this book shared valuable insights and experiences. While I found it decent, I believe there are better books available on the same topics covered by the author.

8. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Although I felt this self-help book was a bit longer than it needed to be, it presented valuable ideas on habit formation. The author could have been more concise, but the concepts shared were impactful and helped me improve my habits.

9. Data Science (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series) Offering a high-level overview, this book explained various data science techniques. Similar to “The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book,” it provided insights into the fundamentals of data science.

10. I Will Teach You to Be Rich Among the personal finance books I’ve read, this one stood out as practical and insightful. It emphasized the importance of mindset and attitude in managing personal finances. I found it to be a valuable resource for self-improvement in financial matters.I felt this was one of the more practical self-help personal finance books I have read.