book reviews

Reviews of must-read books for self-helpers, home improvers and life hackers alike.

Laura Knight: In Search of Lost Stories. AI-Generated.
This is Laura Knight The story of Laura Knight began on a stormy night. The sky was filled with clouds, the sea was roaring, and only a soft light shone in the small town of Laura Knight's window.
By Sofia10 months ago in Lifehack
"10 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned from Traveling the World". AI-Generated.
For most of my life, I lived in a bubble. Growing up in a small town, surrounded by familiar faces, routines, and predictability, I never felt the need to venture far. The world outside seemed distant, almost irrelevant to my day-to-day existence. I knew what I needed: security, familiarity, and comfort. I was content, but also, deep down, I felt a nagging curiosity—what was beyond the horizon? What stories did the world hold that I hadn’t yet heard?
By Abid khan10 months ago in Lifehack
10 Tiny Habits That Completely Changed My Life
If someone told me five years ago that changing just a few tiny habits could completely transform my life, I probably would have laughed. Back then, I thought real change required something dramatic — quitting my job, moving to a new city, starting over.
By Muhammad Sabeel10 months ago in Lifehack
The Easy Ways for Beginners to Make Money Online Today
Introduction Are you tired of the traditional 9-5 work grind? Do you dream of making money from the comfort of your own home? You're not alone. With the rise of technology and the internet, more and more people are turning to online platforms to make a living. But for beginners, navigating this world can be overwhelming. That's why we've put together a list of easy and practical ways for beginners to make money online today. Get ready to ditch the cubicle and start earning from
By Khalid EL (Blue Hat)10 months ago in Lifehack
The Price of Hustle
Ethan wiped the sweat from his brow as he stacked another cardboard box in the cramped storage room of the campus bookstore. His part-time job paid $12 an hour, barely enough to cover his rent and ramen diet. At 21, he’d imagined college life would be about lectures and late-night debates, not scrambling to pay bills. But when his scholarship fell through sophomore year, survival mode kicked in.
By Abdul Haq10 months ago in Lifehack
The day I choose peace over perfection
Perfection was my safety blanket. For as long as I could remember, I clung to it as though my worth depended on it—because, in many ways, I believed it did. I organized my life like a carefully choreographed performance. My mornings began with a to-do list sharper than most military routines. My clothes were sorted by color and season. My workspace gleamed. My Instagram was a highlight reel curated to resemble a lifestyle magazine spread. And people noticed. They called me “put-together,” “driven,” “inspiring.” I smiled and nodded while quietly panicking inside, worried that if even one thread came loose, the entire image would unravel.
By The mindset journal by k'lari 10 months ago in Lifehack
Google Earnings Beat on Strong Margins. The Stock Is Rising.
Google's stock rose as a result of its beating earnings on strong margins. Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., beat Wall Street's expectations with strong first-quarter results and sent its stock sharply higher. Margins were the most notable metric for the quarter, in addition to revenue and profit. The tech giant beat its earnings significantly due to its disciplined cost management and impressive operating efficiency. Results that exceeded expectations For the first quarter of 2025, Alphabet reported revenue of $80.5 billion, representing a 15% year-over-year increase and beating analyst forecasts of $78.2 billion. However, the highlight of the report was the company’s operating margin, which rose to 32%, up from 25% in the same quarter last year. This marked one of the most substantial year-over-year margin improvements in recent memory for the company.
By GLOBAL NEWS10 months ago in Lifehack
Mastering the Art of Letting Go
Letting go is not just an emotional decision; it is a deliberate act of self-liberation. Most of us, at some point in our lives, find ourselves holding on—whether it's to a person, a memory, an expectation, or even pain. We grasp tightly, believing that to let go would mean giving up, losing control, or betraying something sacred. But the truth is, learning to let go is not an act of weakness—it's one of the most courageous things we can do.
By Fawad ali10 months ago in Lifehack
Alphabet's Q1 earnings shattered analyst expectations, sending the stock soaring. Google's CEO credits its AI efforts.
Alphabet’s Q1 Earnings Shatter Expectations, Stock Soars on AI Momentum Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, reported blockbuster first-quarter earnings that far exceeded Wall Street expectations, sending its shares surging in after-hours trading. The tech giant's strong financial performance was largely due to its aggressive investments and strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI), which are already showing significant results. Strong financial results Alphabet posted revenue of $80.5 billion for the first quarter of 2025, a 15% year-over-year increase, and well above analysts’ consensus estimates of $78.2 billion. From $15.1 billion in the same period last year, net income increased to $24.3 billion. Earnings per share came in at $1.89, exceeding the $1.51 forecast.
By GLOBAL NEWS10 months ago in Lifehack
The Little Candle That Didn’t Give Up
In a quiet little village nestled between green hills, there lived a small candle named Lumi. Lumi wasn’t like the tall, colorful candles sold in fancy shops.
By Hamid Hussain Shah10 months ago in Lifehack
Gold prices plunge in biggest one-day drop in years. Is the record rally over.
**Gold Prices Fall for the First Time in a Day: Is the Record Rally Over? ** This week, gold prices underwent a stunning reversal, suffering their largest single-day decline in several years. The price of the precious metal fell by nearly 4% to approximately $3,280 after recently reaching an all-time high of more than $3,500 per ounce. Analysts and investors are wondering whether the historic gold rally is finally over or if this sudden drop is just a temporary correction. ### What Triggered the Drop?
By GLOBAL NEWS10 months ago in Lifehack
The Day That Changed My Life Forever"
The Day That Changed My Life Forever From Darkness to Light – A Journey I Never Expected There are moments in life that pass by without leaving a trace. Then, there are moments that etch themselves so deeply into your heart that you can never forget them. For me, that moment came on an ordinary morning — one that would flip my life upside down and change the way I looked at everything.
By falak10 months ago in Lifehack