Here are 6 recommended reads to keep your passion at work alive

#BookRecommendations Unquestionably intertwined, work and life cannot be separated. The key to the answer to every question about not being successful in work may be hidden nearby, unnoticed. Today, we recommend 6 books worth reading and holding dear for working people. These books are not just how-to guides for delivering presentations that capture the hearts of listeners, or summarizing daily productivity tips, but this is a recommended list of reads that will help you understand the nature of work and see a broader spectrum of how everything is unbelievably interconnected.

‘The Asshole Survival Guide’
Robert Sutton / Translation by ไอริสา ชั้นศิริ

Looking for a way to get rid of the toxic people in your life? This book is probably not your jam. If you are trapped in a situation where you feel uncomfy with your office life, try reading this book because not only is it difficult to deal with people, it is even more difficult to deal with your own emotions.

‘คำที่พูดมาเยียวยากว่าโซจู’ (나를 살리는 말들)
Lee Seo-won / Translation by ธัชชา ธีรปกรณ์ชัย

Empathy is more important than understanding. It is certain that work does not rely solely on hard skills, but social skills, communication, and problem-solving skills that cannot be left unnoticed in the workplace are equally important. Let’s join hands on bad days and move on to the work we love, with a toast in hand.

‘A Guide To Behaving Better’
Nattavudh Powdthavee

Workplace is awash with invisible competition and tension. This book describes various situations that will help you understand both your behaviors and others’. It reveals the underlying mechanisms behind various lenses through which we all interpret the world for our personal advantages. And of course, in the world of work, it is essential to keep up with people’s behavior and our own in order to avoid falling prey to emotions that might be deftly and logically manoeuvred.

‘健康になりたければ 家の掃除を変えなさい’ (Kenkou ni Naritakereba le no Souji wo Kaenasai)
Tadao Matsumoto / Translation by ศุภภัทร พัฒนเดชากุล

Bill Gates once said that the thing he often does before going to bed every night is washing dishes—an activity that helps him focus, concentrate, and organize his thoughts systematically throughout his day. It also clears his mind and allows him to have a good night’s sleep. Try simple meditation by doing some housework if your mind is racing with distractions. Enjoy detailed explanations of the scientific process for cleaning your home, which will enable you to more effectively manage work-related distractions.

‘Calling Bullshit’
Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West / Translation by รพีพัฒน์ อิงคสิทธิ์

Not a time-killing book for everyone, but rather a 400-page book that will cause you to reevaluate every meeting room presentation you’re paying attention to, or even the research you’re looking for to support your work. In a world full of jaw-dropping statistical data, Nothing is more vital than staying current on data that appears to be reliable.

‘왜 힘들지? 취직했는데’ (Wae Him Deul Jji? Chwi Jik Aen Neun De)
Won Ji-su / Translation by ธัชชา ธีรปกรณ์ชัย

The book’s title probably doesn’t require any explanation. If you’re feeling burnt out, tired of work, of traffic, or have many questions about the challenges of working life, you may be try searching for inspiration in different directions. This book may more or less have some answers for you.