book reviews

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

Life Doesn’t Wait for You to Be Ready — Lessons in Jumping Before You Feel Brave Enough
We spend so much of our lives waiting. Waiting for the perfect time. Waiting to feel confident. Waiting until we’re “ready.”
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Lifehack
Life Doesn’t Wait for You to Be Ready — Lessons in Jumping Before You Feel Brave Enough
There’s a moment before every leap where your whole body freezes. Your chest tightens, your mind races, and you tell yourself:
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Lifehack
Happiness Has an Expiration Date — But That Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Taste It Again
Happiness has a way of slipping through our fingers like water. One moment it’s overflowing — and the next, it’s gone. A friend moves away.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Lifehack
We Don’t Get to Rewind — Why the Hardest Truth Is Learning to Move Forward Anyway
We all secretly wish life had a rewind button. To go back to that one day when everything changed. To say the words we swallowed.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Lifehack
The Truth About Growing Up
I used to believe growing up was about birthdays. About turning eighteen, then twenty-one, and thinking that with each candle blown out, maturity quietly stepped into your bones.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Lifehack
Life Isn’t Fair — And That’s Okay
“I used to believe life would reward me for being good. It didn’t.” I wrote that sentence in my journal the night everything collapsed around me.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Lifehack
7 Books That Changed My Life
Books have a quiet way of reshaping us. They don’t shout or demand, but the right words, at the right moment, can shift your entire perspective. Over the years, I’ve come across many stories and lessons, but a few books have genuinely changed how I think, feel, and live. Here are the seven that left the deepest marks on me.
By Israr khan5 months ago in Lifehack
💻 I Tried 5 Online Side Hustles — Here’s What Actually Paid Me
The internet is full of “get rich quick” promises. Scroll long enough on TikTok and you’ll believe everyone is making six figures from drop-shipping, selling digital stickers, or letting AI do all the work.
By Emma @ Vocal5 months ago in Lifehack
The impact of excessive use of technology on our daily lives
The Age of Technology: Has Our Lives Become Dependent on Smart Devices? In an age filled with science and progress, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. We use smartphones, tablets, and programs like ChatGPT to make small and large decisions, from food choices to studying, work, and even time management. Our lives have become so connected to these devices that we sometimes forget to rely on personal thinking and creativity.
By PositivePulse5 months ago in Lifehack
The Lifehack That Changed Her Life
M Mehran Her phone was crammed with screenshots: “10 Ways to Save Time,” “The Morning Routine of Millionaires,” “5 Hacks for Happiness.” Her desk overflowed with sticky notes reminding her to drink lemon water, wake up at 5 a.m., and color-code her calendar.
By Muhammad Mehran5 months ago in Lifehack
The Lifehack That Changed Everything
M Mehran Max had always thought he was organized. At least, he told himself he was. His desk was cluttered but not chaotic, his phone filled with reminders, and he had a calendar app that beeped at him for everything from meetings to when to water his plants. Yet somehow, he still felt like he was always behind.
By Muhammad Mehran5 months ago in Lifehack
The Lantern in the Storm
The storm rolled in without warning. One moment, the coastal village was bathed in golden evening light, and the next, clouds the color of bruises swallowed the sky. The wind howled through the palm trees, tearing fronds and sending chickens scattering through the sand. Children were pulled indoors by anxious parents, and shutters slammed shut.
By Rowaid5 months ago in Lifehack