Top Non Fiction Books with Narrative Storytelling
“Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell
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“Originals” by Adam Grant
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“Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell
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“Art of Spending Money” by Morgan Housel
In The Art of Spending Money, Morgan Housel flips the usual money conversation, when there is a rush of reading books on earning quick and more money. Instead of obsessing over earning more or investing better, he asks a far more uncomfortable question: Are you spending your money in a way that actually improves your life? Through short, deeply relatable essays, Housel shows how spending is emotional, cultural, and personal not mathematical. This book is less about budgets and more about values. It gently reminds us that money is a tool, and if we don’t consciously decide what it’s for, we end up serving it instead of the other way around. I was a great book to be my last read of 2025.
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“Give and Take” by Adam Grant
Give and Take explores a deceptively simple idea: long term success is shaped not just by talent or hard work, but by how we interact with others. Adam Grant categorises people as givers, takers, and matchers – and then surprises us by showing that givers often end up both at the bottom and at the top. The difference lies in how they give.
I always thought myself as a giver but, this book reshaped how I think about collaboration, leadership, and generosity in professional life. It’s especially relevant in today’s competitive world, where kindness is often mistaken for weakness, and yet quietly turns out to be a long-term advantage.
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“Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel
In the book Psychology of Money Morgan talks about three interlinked concepts of wealth, greed, and happiness. We can ideally have separate lessons on these three but understanding their interrelatedness is crucial while dealing with money and how it impacts us psychologically.
My two main takeaways from this book:
1. Save money for the unprepared future and you don’t need a specific reason to save.
2. Knowing what is “Enough” (I feel) is a Super Power: The ceiling of social comparison is so high (especially in the era of social media) that it is almost unachievable. This means we have to know what is enough for us, even if it’s less than those around us.
There can be many ways to become wealthy, and Housel’s Psychology of Money offers a simple starting point.
Must read to achieve our own financial goals while not compromising on happiness.
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“Hidden Potential” by Adam Grant
With Hidden Potential, Adam Grant shifts the focus from gifted talent to growth. Instead of asking who is talented, he asks who is becoming better. In classic Adam Grant style, this book is full of stories showing how character, discipline, and supportive systems (sometimes privilege) matter more than raw ability. Hidden potentials highlights the idea that potential is not fixed or scarce. It’s cultivated, often slowly, through deliberate effort and the right environment. A comforting and motivating read, especially for those who’ve ever felt “average” in a world obsessed with gifts of talents.
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