#1 The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom

A reminder that being “rich” isn’t just about money. This book helped me see how easily we can optimise one area of life while quietly neglecting others – time, health, relationships and learning.

It’s an invitation to design a life that actually feels abundant, not just impressive on paper.

This was a powerful start to the book, where Sahil Bloom introduces the concept of the Pyrrhic victory where the victory damages the victor beyond repair. He wins the battle but loses the war.

This excerpt highlights some practical examples that hit close to home for me and I am sure many others.

He also went on to introduce the concept of a Life Razor. He defines it as a single statement that will define your presence in the current season of life. Sharing his examples below:

I like it because it gives us a North Star for decisions – not based on expectations or norms, but on the life we want to build.

There are no perfect choices.

Every decision has a cost.

What matters is whether you’re consciously choosing those trade-offs in alignment with how you want to live and lead.

#2 How to Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen

This book asks the kind of questions that stay with you. Are you investing in the areas of your life that matter – or just climbing a ladder that looks right from the outside?

What struck me most is how clearly it shows the long-term impact of everyday choices. It’s one of those books that hits differently depending on the season you’re in.

Clayton Christensen mentions that execution is key. Aptly summed up in this line “A strategy is nothing but good intentions unless effectively implemented”.

Once we’ve clarified the direction and strategy, the work becomes practical – building systems and habits that help you execute without relying on willpower.

I always tell my clients: consistency matters more than intensity. That’s why we focus on repeatable systems you can actually sustain.

Both books ask the same question in different ways:

What does a well-lived life actually look like for you?