books
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The Glitter, the Grind, and the Gaslight: My Brush With a Real-Life Machiavelli
The post details the rise of Tara, a Machiavellian colleague who excels in manipulation to achieve success. While she initially charms her coworkers, her tactics involve appropriating ideas and undermining rivals, leading to her promotion. Ultimately, her lack of integrity… Continue reading
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A Day in the Life of Bella: How Power Plays Out in the Office (and You Didn’t Even Notice)
Bella, a project coordinator, experiences three subtle forms of power in her workplace: visible power in a meeting when her idea gets shut down, covert power as her suggestion for diversity is redirected, and institutional power as she feels compelled… Continue reading
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How I booked a trip in my pajamas (and why M-Commerce is reshaping everything)
Shopping doesn’t start at checkout anymore—it starts on your phone, between sips of tea and saved reels. In this Brokebella-style reflection, I unpack how m-commerce has quietly taken over my life, making travel bookings, skincare restocks, and last-minute gifts feel… Continue reading
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Am I Insane?
I’m not sure why I do this to myself, I spend months moaning about not having anything decent to read but as soon as I get a new book I read the whole thing in one night. And it’s not… Continue reading
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