BOOKS AMEYA

Rocking horse quotes on motion and progress

Quote #343 | Alfred A. Montapert

Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress. Alfred A. Montapert MEANING OF THIS QUOTE In a world obsessed with multitasking and output, we are often guilty of confusing being busy with being productive. In the pursuit of our goals, it might often feel like we Read more…

Motivation is what gets you started by Jim Ryun

Quote #335 | Jim Ryun

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Jim Ryun MEANING OF THIS QUOTE How often have we embarked on an endeavor full of motivation and resolve, only for everything to fizzle out over time? So often, we start working on a new project with so much enthusiasm, only for our Read more…

One Day They Will Shout Your Name Aravind Rajendran

One Day They Will Shout Your Name | Aravind Rajendran

Synopsis: It’s time you started fearing yourself. You possess this amazing ability to screw your complete life. Even when you know that your action in the right direction will change your life for the better, you have become so callous, careless, and comfortable with your entitled existence that you don’t want to change.

Charlie Chaplin on how a day without laughter is a day wasted

Quote #171 | Charlie Chaplin | A day without laughter is a day wasted.

A day without laughter is a day wasted. Charlie Chaplin It is a well-established fact that smiling and laughing can have a positive effect on our physical and mental well-being. However, as we transition from childhood to adulthood, we tend to get increasingly oblivious to this seemingly obvious fact. Caught up in the hubbub of Read more…

Riya Negi defied all odds to clinch her dream job at a multinational giant

Riya Negi | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #163

I am Riya Negi, and I work as a software engineer at a multinational giant. Years ago, this was something unimaginable for me. Until grade twelve, I was just an average commerce student who hardly thought or planned for her future. I just went with the flow of life, living every moment to the fullest. Read more…

Heet Barot attributes the paradigm shift in his outlook on life to his newfound love for books

Heet Barot | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #153

Hi everyone! I am Heet Barot and I am about to take you on a fascinating journey, one that turned my life on its head. Believe it or not, this journey started hardly a few months ago. That was when I read a book for the first time ever – outside of my academics, of Read more…

Chanakya on what to do as soon as the fear approaches near

Quote #151 | Chanakya | As soon as the fear approaches near (…)

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it. Chanakya Fear is the most terrible of human emotions. It has the power to paralyze one into an inexplicable state of inactivity. It can demotivate the most motivated of men, dissuading them from acting. Fear often stems from an unreasonable aversion to something or Read more…

Eleanor Roosevelt's quote about why life should be unpredictable

Quote #133 | Eleanor Roosevelt | If life were predictable (…)

If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor. Eleanor Roosevelt How many times have you come across someone complaining about how unpredictable their life has become of late? How many times has that person been you? Life is an endless roller-coaster ride. It keeps throwing fresh challenges at you, Read more…

Brené Brown's quote about why perfectionism is not good

Quote #132 | Brené Brown | Perfectionism hampers success.

Perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life-paralysis. Brené Brown Most human beings are hard-working, success-oriented creatures. Their drive to succeed is what sets them apart from other living creatures that inhabit the planet. It is not uncommon to come across students burning the midnight oil or employees Read more…