10 Great Books (6)
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6. “Deep Work” by Cal Newport – Teaches you how to stay focused in this age of distraction. The book states that deep work is the superpower of the 21st century.
Thanks to this, I’m now able to dedicate 2 hours each day to focused work, resulting in a threefold increase in productivity. Master it, and you will become an irreplaceable core talent in the workplace.
For reference: Literary classics. 1. “Dream of the Red Chamber” by Cao Xueqin. A pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction; it depicts a vast world of secular customs and human relationships. It has had a profound influence on subsequent literary creation and the study of “Redology”, serving as an eternal model for understanding traditional society and human nature.
“One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez pioneered the genre of magical realism, reshaping the global literary narrative style. It has influenced countless writers and stands as a milestone in the journey of Latin American literature to the world.
*Ordinary World* by Lu Yao depicts the struggles and perseverance of ordinary people. It has inspired generations of Chinese to face life’s hardships head-on, profoundly influencing public values. It is a masterpiece of realist literature in China.
\"Border Town\" by Shen Congwen portrays the beauty of pure rural human nature, reshapes the Chinese people’s perception of rural life and warmth, and influences the direction of rural-themed writing in modern prose and novels.
Historical biography: “Records of the Grand Historian”. Written by Sima Qian, it is China’s first comprehensive historical work in biographical form. It documents a millennium of history and possesses both historical and literary value. It established the standard format for writing official histories and had a profound influence on the development of historiography in China.
\"The Story of the Ming Dynasty\" by Dangnian Mingyue offers a straightforward interpretation of Ming history, bringing it out of the realm of niche interests and sparking a nationwide enthusiasm for reading about history, thereby changing the public’s stereotypical views of history books.
“A Global History” by Stavrianos breaks free from geographical limitations; it outlines human history from a global perspective and redefines the worldview of history. It has become a mainstream reading material for general history education both domestically and internationally.
“Letters from Zeng Guofan to His Family” by Zeng Guofan contains letters discussing the principles of self-cultivation, scholarship, and family management. The wisdom he demonstrated in dealing with the world and exercising self-discipline continues to be relevant today; this book serves as a reference model for Chinese people in terms of personal development and family education.
Business thinking & social science: “The Wealth of Nations” by Adam Smith. A pioneering work in modern economics, it puts forward the theory of market economy, lays the foundation for the global economic system, and influences the economic development and business regulations of various countries.