The BookJelly Podcast

By Amitesh Jasrotia

Welcome to "The BookJelly Podcast." I am your host, Amitesh. This podcast explores the intersection of business books, productivity, and culture. Each fortnight, I will explore ideas and insights beyo... more

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November 24, 2024 Longevity Lessons from the Netflix Documentary: Live to 100 - The Secrets of Blue Zones
In this episode, I discuss the longevity lessons from the Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.
We'll explore how folks in certain parts of the world are living past 100 by embracing simple, everyday habits. Join me as we dive into their daily routines, diets, and social lives to uncover insights on natural movement, plant-based eating, close-knit communities, and finding purpose.
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14min
November 02, 2024 Book Review | The Year of Magical Thinking
I review Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking in this episode. Written after the death of her husband, this book is her personal journey into grief and loss. I reflect on Didion's vivid depiction of mourning, the "Vortex Effect" of unexpected memories, and the poignant reality that grief has no timeline. Discover why Didion's honest narrative is both relatable and comforting, and why this memoir is a must-read for anyone who has faced loss. Don’t miss this heartfelt review—subscribe and share.

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8min
October 20, 2024 Book Review | The Hard Thing About Hard Things
In this episode, I deliver a snap review of Ben Horowitz’s ‘The Hard Thing About Hard Things’. This book is a rare, raw glimpse into the reality of entrepreneurship.
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7min
December 31, 2023 Unpacking Nassim Taleb’s Four Essential Reads
In this deep dive, I share some of thought-provoking ideas of Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a modern day intellectual giant whose works involve randomness, risk, uncertainty and ethics. Join me as I talk about ‘Fooled by Randomness’, ‘The Black Swan’, ‘Antifragile’ and ‘Skin in the Game’. Expect a blend of intriguing insights and key lessons from each of these books.
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26min
August 20, 2023 Book Review - The Big Bull of Dalal Street
A quick review of The Big Bull of Dalal Street. Authored by Neil Borate, Aprajita Sharma and Aditya Kondawar, this book fails to impress. Someone like Rakesh Jhunjhunwala deserves better.
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7min
August 06, 2023 Book Review - Zen: The Art of Simple Living
If you yearn for a more mindful existence, then this book might be the peaceful oasis you need in this noisy world.
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6min
July 23, 2023 Book Review - Discipline is Destiny
My review of Ryan Holiday’s fascinating book about honing self-discipline.
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5min
April 02, 2023 Book Review - How the World Really Works
My review of Vaclav Smil’s insightful and informative book. Smil’s unique perspective, backed by his vast expertise, makes this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world we live in.
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9min
March 18, 2023 5 must-read books on Conspiracy Theories for the curious mind
have you ever found yourself sucked into the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories? You know, those wild, often outlandish theories that claim there's a secret group of people controlling everything from world events to the weather? If yes, then, listen to this podcast
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7min
October 16, 2022 About the reading habits of Bill Gates
In this episode, I talk about 5 things you may not have known about Bill Gates' passion for reading and books.
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4min

FAQs about The BookJelly Podcast:

How many episodes does The BookJelly Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.