READS
Like most of us, I never liked reading books for my school or college's curriculum. Interestingly, my connection with books really took flight afterward. Welcome to the "Reads" section, a chronicle of my journey through various titles over the years. Although an unusual start, each book encapsulated here has offered unique insights, shaping my perspective. Dive in!
Design & digital interfaces
In a few wordsDesign & Digital Interfaces by Ben Stopher, John Fass, Eva Verhoeven, and Tobias Revell explores digital interface design with a focus on aesthetics, ethics, and user needs.
Currently reading
User Friendly
In a few wordsUser Friendly by Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant offers insights into the history and future of user design, shaping products and experiences.
Currently reading
Good Services
In a few wordsGood Services by Lou Downe presents 15 principles to understand and apply in designing services that work for users and meet their needs.
Read in March 2021
The Daily Stoic
In a few wordsThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, promoting wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living well.
Read in 2020
Smrť v bunkri
In a few wordsDeath in the Bunker by Martin Pollack explores his family’s dark past, delving into his father’s role as an SS officer and the legacy of guilt.
Read in November 2021
Mých prvních 54000 let
In a few wordsMy European Family by Karin Bojs traces humanity’s roots and migrations through genetics and archaeology, revealing our shared history.
Read in May 2019
Prezidenti rozdelenej Ameriky
In a few wordsPresidents of a Divided America by Martin Kovář explores U.S. history through its presidents and their impact on a nation and the world.
Read in December 2021
Interaction of color
In a few wordsInteraction of Color by Josef Albers examines the nature of color perception, shedding light on the intricate art and science of color theory.
Read in August 2020
On Tyrany
In a few wordsOn Tyranny by Timothy Snyder offers 20 lessons from the 20th century to resist and fight the encroachment of tyranny in today’s world.
Read in January 2022
Do Scale
In a few wordsDo Scale by Les McKeown provides insights on scaling a business, focusing on sustainable growth, efficiency, and building a capable team.
Read in December 2021
Flow
In a few wordsFlow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi explores the ‘flow’ state where people are fully absorbed in an activity, leading to happiness and fulfillment.
Read in July 2020
Ľudácka prevýchova
In a few wordsĽudácka prevýchova by Marína Zavacká explores the ideological reeducation in Slovakia during WWII, analyzing how the regime shaped loyal citizens.
Read in August 2019
Why we sleep
In a few wordsWhy We Sleep by Matthew Walker explores the critical importance of sleep, its impact on health and cognitive function, and ways to enhance it.
Read in September 2019
Všetko malo byť inak
In a few wordsVšetko malo byť inak by Martin M. Šimečka is a reflective memoir exploring his family’s history and the unfulfilled hopes of post-communist Central Europe.
Read in August 2022
Factfullness
In a few wordsFactfulness by Hans Rosling promotes a data-driven worldview, highlighting ten instincts that distort our perspective and urging us to rethink them.
Read in June 2021
Thinking fast and slow
In a few wordsThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman dives into the two systems of thought: the intuitive, fast (System 1) and deliberative, slow (System 2).
Read in 2015
Sapiens
In a few wordsSapiens by Yuval Noah Harari explores humanity’s evolutionary history, from ancient hominids to today’s societies, in a thought-provoking way.
Read in July 2019
How brands grow
In a few wordsHow Brands Grow: Part 2 by Byron Sharp provides insights on growing your brand, focusing on emerging markets and digital media strategies.
Read in February 2020
Antifragile
In a few wordsAntifragile by Nassim Taleb advocates gaining from disorder, focusing on systems that grow stronger through shocks, volatility, and uncertainty.
Read in March 2022
Feck Perfuction
In a few wordsFeck Perfection by James Victore urges embracing creativity, taking risks, defying convention, and ignoring perfection to live a remarkable life.
Read in July 2020
Think again
In a few wordsThink Again by Adam Grant encourages reevaluating opinions, being open to new ideas, and understanding the power of knowing what we don’t know.
Read in April 2023
Principles
In a few wordsPrinciples by Ray Dalio guides achieving success through strong life and work principles, emphasizing truth, transparency, and continual learning.
Read in September 2019