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Rental Person Who Does Nothing

Rental Person Who Does Nothing by Shoji Morimoto

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

Print Length: 192 pages
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Genre: Memoir, Nonfiction, Sociocultural

Sometimes you pick up a book out of curiosity, and then it turns out to be very interesting in ways that sometimes words fail to describe. This is one such book. Filled with anecdotes by Shoji Morimoto and his experiences as a Rental Person Who Does Nothing, this book wholeheartedly shows the loneliness faced by people from different walks of life. It is filtered through observations and experiences noted down by Morimoto.

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The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You

The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You by Michael Gervais with Kevin Lake

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Print Length: 224 pages
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Genre: Motivational Self-Help, Leadership, Personal Transformation

In his book The First Rule of Mastery, Michael Gervais shares his insights on achieving mastery in any field of life. Drawing from his extensive experience as a high-performance psychologist working with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders, Gervais discusses the mindset and practices required to excel in one’s chosen field.

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26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career

26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career by Meb Keflezighi and Scott Douglas

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Print Length: 256 pages
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale Books
Genre: Running and Jogging, Motivational Self-Help

This book is quite intense, so brace yourself for a fairly lengthy review!

I’ve run almost six marathons so far (never a full one, but my first is coming up!) My running coach prescribed this book to help me build my mental and intrinsic motivation while enduring long distances. Yes, prescribed, not recommended. In addition to intense workout plans, lifestyle and nutritional changes, reading books, and watching movies and documentaries about runners have opened my eyes a lot more than watching YouTube vlogs of runners could ever do. Through this book, I was introduced to the world of elite runners. I’m surprised that I never picked up books on running before!

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