SWIFT BOOKS Book Summary for the Winners

Motivational, Self Help

Moving On: Breaking Up without Breaking Down by Suzie Hayman

Moving On: Breaking Up without Breaking Down by Suzie Hayman is a compassionate, practical guide designed to help individuals navigate the emotional turmoil of a breakup or divorce with strength, clarity, and self-care. Drawing from her background as a counselor…

Empowerment, Forgiveness, Grief, Healing, Identity, Resilience

Science

Alkalize or Die – Theodore A. Baroody

*Alkalize or Die* is a bold and passionately argued manifesto that places the body’s pH balance at the heart of health, healing, and longevity. Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, a chiropractor and nutritional counselor with a background in natural medicine, delivers…

Alkalinity, Detox, Healing, Nutrition, Resilience, Vitality

Business, Entrepreneurship

Power to the Middle by Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock

Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work, is a thought-provoking exploration of the often underestimated yet indispensable role of middle managers in modern organizations. The authors — seasoned McKinsey leaders — argue convincingly…

Adaptability, Collaboration, Empowerment, Innovation, Leadership, Responsibility, Strategy, Transformation

Business, Entrepreneurship

Megadeals by Johan Aberg

Megadeals by Johan Åberg is not merely a sales manual but a high-level strategy guide for complex enterprise engagements. It dissects the anatomy of securing transformational contracts, stressing that success lies in a deeply collaborative, highly strategic approach. The book…

Collaboration, Complexity, Consensus, Endurance, Influence, Orchestration, Risk, Strategy, Trust

Productivity, Self Help

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson is a thought-provoking self-help book that challenges the conventional pursuit of happiness. Manson argues that instead of striving to be positive all the time, we should focus on what…

Authenticity, Failure, Growth, Happiness, Mindfulness

Productivity

Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg

“Smarter Faster Better” by Charles Duhigg is a captivating exploration into the science and psychology behind productivity and success. In this book, Duhigg delves into the strategies and mindset shifts that can help individuals and organizations achieve their goals more…

Charles Duhigg, Focus, Innovation, Motivation, Productivity

Business

The effective manager by Mark Horstman

“The Effective Manager” by Mark Horstman is a comprehensive guide that provides practical advice and tools for managers at all levels. The book is structured around three main areas that are essential for effective management: communication, delegation, and motivation. Horstman…

Communication, Delegation, Feedback, Leadership, Mark Horstman, Motivation

Entrepreneurship

The lean startup by Eric Ries

“The Lean Startup” is a guide for entrepreneurs and startup companies on how to build a successful business while minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency. The book introduces the Lean Startup methodology, which focuses on creating a product or service that…

Customer, Eric Ries, Experimentation, Growth, Innovation, Pivot

Philosophy

The Gathas: The sublime book of Zarathustra by Khosrow Khazai

Gathas, the sublime book of Zarathustra As a matter of fact, the Gathas of Zarathustra, widely regarded as a monument of the universal culture, had been considered, for a long time, as a monopoly of the departments of linguistics, philosophy…

Khosrow Khazai, life, morality, Persia, Persian, The Gathas, The Parsis, tolerance, Zarathustra, Zoroaster, Zoroastrian