Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
I am currently reading Steven Bartlett's best seller on the 33 laws to be successful in life and business and enjoying the nuggets of wisdom it contains.
I look forward to learning about your recommendations: which book(s) and why.
Project Manager| AWR Development (BD) Ltd. Cox's Bazer , Bangladesh
Eduard, Which non-fiction book do you recommend to elevate your career? My Advice is go to read Living and Working with AI" by Ethan Mollick: Helps professionals understand how to leverage artificial intelligence as a partner in productivity.
One book that truly elevates a career is Deep Work by Cal Newport. It teaches how to protect focus and build rare, high-value skills in a noisy world. Every project manager who juggles priorities can benefit from its discipline. It reminded me that growth often comes from the quiet hours no one sees. What book shaped your work the most?
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Apr 07, 2026 4:11 AM
Eduard Hernandez
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Thanks for your feedback, Pavan Maddi. I will add it to the bucket list. It is difficult to single out one book, but I found great pleasure reading "Leader eat last" by Sinek and an old time classic like "The 7 habits of highly effective people" by Covey. I also find Harari´s and J. Diamond´s books enlightning since they provide a big picture on humanity, its progress and evolution throughout history.
That's a lot to ask from a single book, but I'd start with "The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board," by Keith J. Cunningham. It's written for entrepreneurs, but there's a lot that PMs will be able to relate to. In addition to emphasizing making better choices, Cunningham describes core disciplines of thinking and provides a framework for asking the right questions. I recommend the audiobook, but I might also purchase a physical copy so I can do some highlighting and notetaking. Saving Changes...
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Apr 03, 2026 7:27 AM
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One book that truly elevates a career is Deep Work by Cal Newport. It teaches how to protect focus and build rare, high-value skills in a noisy world. Every project manager who juggles priorities can benefit from its discipline. It reminded me that growth often comes from the quiet hours no one sees. What book shaped your work the most?
Thanks for your feedback, Pavan Maddi. I will add it to the bucket list. It is difficult to single out one book, but I found great pleasure reading "Leader eat last" by Sinek and an old time classic like "The 7 habits of highly effective people" by Covey. I also find Harari´s and J. Diamond´s books enlightning since they provide a big picture on humanity, its progress and evolution throughout history. Saving Changes...
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Thanks everyone for your suggestions, they all sound great.
Probably you are all familiar with Ramakrishna´s parable:
A disciple complained to his teacher:
“I read many books, but I forget most of what I read. What’s the use of reading then?”
The teacher didn’t answer directly. Instead, he told the disciple to fetch water using a dirty basket The disciple tried again and again, but of course the water never stayed in the basket, it all drained out. Frustrated, he said, “It’s useless! I can’t bring water this way.”
The teacher replied:
“Yes, you couldn’t bring the water. But look at the basket, it’s now clean.”
Let´s keep the bucket shiny! :-) Saving Changes...
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