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How Cultures of Growth by Mary C. Murphy Reveals the Power of Environment in Shaping Mindset
Reading Cultures of Growth by Mary C. Murphy was truly eye-opening for me. One of the biggest insights I took away is that having a growth mindset isn't a simple, linear journey. Instead, our mindset continuously adapts depending on the environment we're in and the people we work and share our lives with. This means that the external culture and the relationships around us play a huge role in shaping how we think, learn, and grow. It made me realize that growth is deeply inf

Reuben Chircop
Nov 112 min read
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Nine Musings on Time by John Gribbin Book Review and Thoughts.
Time isn’t absolute—it’s the framework that lets us prioritize, plan, and innovate step-by-step. Reshape how product manager see progress.

Reuben Chircop
Oct 152 min read
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The Quiet Within: Reflections on Stillness
A deeply personal review of Stillness is the Key — a reminder that clarity and peace often begin when we finally slow down.

Reuben Chircop
Aug 122 min read
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Working Backwards Book Review: Lessons, Limits, and Leadership
A reflective review of Working Backwards — unpacking Amazon’s bold principles, sharp practices, and what product leaders can take away.

Reuben Chircop
May 292 min read
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Book Review: Job Therapy by Tessa West– The Career Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed
Job Therapy offers a well-rounded approach to career self-diagnosis, making it a valuable addition to my mentoring and coaching toolkit.

Reuben Chircop
Mar 202 min read
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What I Learnt from Vaclav Smil's "Size Matters" on Sustainability, Efficiency, and Scaling
Vaclav Smil’s Size Matters offers a fascinating exploration of how size and scaling shape both natural and human systems.

Reuben Chircop
Jan 24 min read
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The Culture Map: Uncovering the Surprising Truths About Global Workforce Dynamics
Just finished The Culture Map by Erin Meyer. It deepened my understanding of cultural differences in professional settings.

Reuben Chircop
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Build: A Journey by Tony Fadell - Building Great Teams for Exceptional Products and Beyond
Just finished this book, and I feel like it encapsulates the life of a product team or manager in its pages.

Reuben Chircop
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Measure What Matters by John Doerr: Practical OKR Strategies for Effective Business Growth
I recently completed John Doerr's transformative book, "Measure What Matters," which offers valuable insights from real-life experiences and

Reuben Chircop
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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"How the World Really Works" by Vaclav Smil: Delving Beyond the Surface of Sustainability.
Book review on the book by Vaclav Smil. How the world really works

Reuben Chircop
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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"Surrounded by Idiots" Book Review: Insights by Thomas Erikson
The book delves into deciphering human behavior—exploring why people act in certain ways and providing insights on how to navigate those.

Reuben Chircop
May 31, 20232 min read
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