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I particularly enjoyed the amazing food section in this book where Michelle has shared the recipes of traditional Korean cuisines like Kimchi, Banchan, Gukganjang. Koreans practice the philosophy of eating with balance, plant diversity, and variety, without leaving anything behind and discouraging food waste. This is not only sustainable but healthy.

I loved what Algora did at the end. His timing of arrival was perfect, it completely changed the ongoing scene of punishment. His entry at the perfect moment was not only dramatic but pivotal. It was such a tense scene, and he arrives magically which changed the whole judgment.

The topic of leadership is uniquely and brilliantly explained. Some of my takeaways are 1. Effective leadership requires conscious, responsible and intentional actions. 2. Good leaders have to be aware of their strengths, weaknesses and blind spots. 3. Just as we need to be actively conscious of our strengths, it is equally important to be honest with ourselves about the things we are not good at.

Rich Routines teaches how you can have an enriching life by implementing some easy routines that he outlines on 5 crucial segments of life i.e spiritual, physical, mental, financial and emotional. By developing and maintaining simple habits in these areas, you will see lasting benefits. Author has generously shared some of his favorite books and quotes at the end of the book. Some of his own quotes that stuck with me are 1.“Beware of anyone who is more charming than trustworthy.” 2. “Gratitude . . . impossible to be happy without it and impossible to be unhappy with it!” 3. “Happiness is like catching a puppy—the more we chase the faster it runs. Much simpler to create conditions the puppy likes and it will come to you.”