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Books reviews on workplace, corporate, and business driven books.

The Day I Met a Stranger Who Changed My Perspective
It was a cold, gray morning. I was running late for work. The train platform was crowded. People huddled under umbrellas.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal
The Day I Learned to Let Go
I have always liked control. I liked knowing what would happen next. I liked planning every detail. I liked thinking I could handle everything.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal
The Quiet Power of Saying No
I used to say yes to everything. Every request. Every plan. Every favor. I thought saying yes made me a good person. I thought it made people like me.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal
The Day I Learned to Trust Myself
I used to doubt myself constantly. Every choice felt heavy. Every decision felt like it might be wrong. I asked others for advice, then worried I still might be making a mistake.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal
When I Stopped Trying to Please Everyone
or most of my life, I tried to make everyone happy. I said yes even when I wanted to say no. I smiled when I felt tired. I agreed when I disagreed inside.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal
A quiet moment that taught me to breathe again
I used to think I needed people around me all the time. If I sat alone in a room for too long, I felt uneasy. Silence made me nervous.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal
The Day I Finally Slowed Down
I used to rush through life. I rushed through mornings. I rushed through conversations. I even rushed through my own thoughts.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal
Understanding Valley Fair Mall — From Shopping Hub to Black Friday Tragedy
What is Valley Fair Mall Westfield Valley Fair is one of Northern California’s largest and most prestigious shopping destinations. With a floor area of over 2.2 million square feet and roughly 236 stores including luxury boutiques, high-end department stores, and a wide variety of dining options, it stands out as a major retail — and social — hub in the Bay Area.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Journal
Book Review: "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
There are books you read for entertainment… and then there are books you read because they change the way you look at yourself — sometimes uncomfortably so.
By Monkey.D Garp4 months ago in Journal
The Journal Keeper
M Mehran The first time I saw the journal, it wasn’t because I was looking for it. I was looking for something far less poetic—my phone charger. But life is strange that way. It rarely gives you what you ask for, only what you need.
By Muhammad Mehran4 months ago in Journal
Apple Watch: A Small Device, Big Help for Daily Life
Apple Watch is small, but it helps in many ways. People wear it every day. Some use it for fitness. Some for sleep. Some for reminders. The watch quietly fits into life. It does not demand attention. Instead, it helps people stay aware and organized.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal
Why People Use Apple Notes for Everyday Life
We all have ideas, lists, and small reminders. Sometimes we jot them on paper. Sometimes we forget where we wrote them. Apple Notes makes keeping track simple. It is quiet, fast, and always available. People use it daily to store thoughts, plans, and reminders.
By Shakil Sorkar4 months ago in Journal