What is the 1 book you would suggest everyone reads in their lifetime?
I'm making it a personal goal to read for 30 minutes daily again, and am looking for some quality material. Anything related to science, technology, or woman's history are very interesting to me. #college #engineering #science #technology #tech #women-in-tech #reading #women-in-engineering #books
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Daniela Silva
Daniela’s Answer
Hi Maria,
You can read:
Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman
"Everyone knows that high IQ is no guarantee of success, happiness, or virtue, but until Emotional Intelligence, we could only guess why. Daniel Goleman's brilliant report from the frontiers of psychology and neuroscience offers startling new insight into our "two minds"—the rational and the emotional—and how they together shape our destiny.
Through vivid examples, Goleman delineates the five crucial skills of emotional intelligence, and shows how they determine our success in relationships, work, and even our physical well-being. What emerges is an entirely new way to talk about being smart.
The best news is that "emotional literacy" is not fixed early in life. Every parent, every teacher, every business leader, and everyone interested in a more civil society, has a stake in this compelling vision of human possibility".
https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Than/dp/055338371X
Best!
Lisa’s Answer
1. Who Moved my Cheese - Deals with change
2. Fish! - How to bring energy, passion, and a positive attitude to the job every day
Lee’s Answer
As a young person, you'll need to develop an inner dialogue that inspires your creative confidence. The War of Art refers to this as "Resistance".
Creativity and collaborative problem solving is a future skill.
Additionally, it's very hard to know the best way to seek success and how it should be defined for you.
Thankfully we can externally source wisdom and cheat the learning curve by taking time to invest in reflection.
This book will give you the energy and belief of a Tony Robbins event in the comfort of your home.
I wish you more than luck!
Lee recommends the following next steps:
Sevana’s Answer
It's categorized as a self help book, but it's a lot more than that. Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist, who speaks from a lot of real life experience of dealing with people, he also has a profound understanding of the nature of reality it its most true sense. This book provides valuable insight into how move forward in life and have meaning and motivation, despite all the hardship and tragedy that is the default of our existance.
Another great book (read for pleasure) is The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, a historical novel taking place in 12th century that you will be hooked on so quickly. It has suspense, action, and romance, but it also is a lot of history.

Amy (Scheffer) Glowatz CPA, MBA
Amy (Scheffer)’s Answer
Lean In - Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
This book is a must-read for any female profession in the corporate world. Enjoy!
Amy
Rajesh’s Answer
If I do have to suggest one book, it will be Stephen Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". You may have heard that winning is a habit, not just luck (if you want to win again and again). The basic habits referred to in this book, if inculcated properly, will help you in all walks of life, including your career. Think of this book as a foundation to whatever you may do later. Remember, it is just my advice so take it what you paid for it! Good luck!!
Mohammad’s Answer
I would suggest that everybody should read "When Breath Becomes Air." It is a book about a thriving Stanford Neurosurgeon who get's diagnosed with cancer. It teaches you a lot about how best to deal with hardships and how to overcome adversity head on.

Jasanpreet Kaur Bhatia
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Rachel’s Answer
This is a very moving memoir detailing Michelle's upbringing and her life with Barack Obama. While it was very interesting to read about her life, it also broken down various processes about campaigning that I didn't know before. One chapter brought me to tears, just saying, good read!
Ryan’s Answer
"Autobiography of a Yogi" is a spiritual classic written by Paramahansa Yogananda that tells the story of his life and spiritual journey. While the book is primarily a spiritual autobiography, it can also be viewed as a beautiful love story.
It's a beautiful love story because it is a testament to the power of love and devotion in our lives. It shows us that when we have love in our hearts, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our greatest potential.
Francisco’s Answer
Shubham’s Answer
I would like to add one which has made a large impact on how I invest (not just money, be it time or anything else) : The Intelligent Investor. The book is written by Benjamin Graham who was Warren Buffett’s mentor. The idea of the book is to focus on long-term wealth building and not short-term gains.
Rebecca’s Answer
The book's main theme is about finding one's destiny. "When you really want something to happen, the whole universe will conspire so that your wish comes true."
Chirayu’s Answer
Denise’s Answer
I don't have a book title for you, but I do have a suggestion that goes all the way back to when I first started reading.
Even if I was just reading for enjoyment, I always had a dictionary by my side so that if I encountered a word I didn't know I looked it up. This not only helped me to better understand what I was reading but also helped build my vocabulary. Now it is even easier with digital assistants. Just ask Alexa or Siri.
Happy reading!
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