Updated On: 31 January, 2026 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
Readers recommend Ryan Holiday’s Discipline is Destiny, Elizabeth Day’s Friendaholic, and Marjane Satrapi’s Embroideries as must-reads for insight, relatability, and fun

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Sometimes, when the same truths are expressed by different people in different ways, they really hit you. I think that’s exactly why this self-help book by Ryan Holiday resonated with me so much. The author talks about familiar ideas — being patient, not chasing perfectionism, and continuing to pursue our goals, regardless of what’s happening in our lives — but he brings them alive through real-life examples, stories and
fresh perspectives.