It’s been a thoughtful couple of months. Between work, travel, and some much-needed downtime ✈️, I managed to dig into two incredible books — each powerful in its own way.

📚 What I Read Over the Last Two Months

I explored two profoundly impactful books — each tackling themes of ambition, survival, trauma, and the idea of “enough.” One follows a founder’s journey from coffee shops to billion-dollar boardrooms ☕💼. The other chronicles a Holocaust survivor’s path to healing and purpose.

Different worlds, yet both left me reflecting deeply on life, success, and meaning.

🤑 Never Enough: From Barista to Billionaire

by Andrew Wilkinson

This book is part business memoir, part philosophical reflection — and all honesty.

Andrew Wilkinson, the founder of Tiny, takes us through his journey from slinging coffee to building a portfolio of tech companies. But rather than glorifying hustle or wealth, Never Enough offers a raw, introspective look into the emotional cost of ambition.

What stood out:

  • The book challenges the glorification of the grind. Andrew admits how unchecked ambition damaged his health and relationships.
  • He candidly explores the anxiety and dissatisfaction that can come even after “making it.”
  • There’s a powerful underlying question: When do you stop chasing? What is truly enough?
  • If you’re in business or startup circles, many of his reflections will feel uncomfortably familiar.

Why read it:
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly chasing — more deals, more success, more validation — this book offers a much-needed pause. 🛑 It’s a reminder that unchecked ambition can be just as dangerous as failure.

💔 The Choice

by Dr. Edith Eger

This one hit differently.

Dr. Edith Eger’s memoir is raw, unforgettable, and full of grace. She was just a teenager when she was sent to Auschwitz. She lost her parents, her freedom, and nearly her life. Yet, The Choice is not just a story of surviving the Holocaust — it’s a story about healing, hope, and choosing life, again and again 🌅.

What resonated most:

  • Her core message is simple yet profound: We can’t change what happened, but we can choose how we live now.
  • She reminds us: It’s never too late. Whether you’re 16 or 60, there’s still time to start over.
  • Her writing is deeply personal, yet universally applicable — whether you’re healing from trauma or simply seeking perspective.
  • The recurring lesson: We always have a choice. Even when it feels like we don’t.

Why read it:
📚 My take: If you’re holding onto pain, stuck in the past, or unsure about the future — this book is your companion. It gave me perspective, and a sense of calm that’s hard to explain.

🧭 Final Thoughts

Two very different books — one rooted in ambition, the other in survival — but both had something in common: they made me pause and reflect.

  • What does success really mean?
  • What am I chasing — and is it worth it?
  • What past pain am I still carrying, and how can I begin to let go?

Whether you’re building your next big idea 🚀, healing from what’s behind you, or simply trying to make sense of where you are — I wholeheartedly recommend both books.

They won’t hand you easy answers.
But they will help you ask the right questions.

Let me know what you’re reading lately. I’m always looking for something meaningful to dive into next.
— Chaitanya