[Books of the Week] "Rocket Paradox" and 5 Others

◆Rocket Paradox: This book is a storytelling business and economics title that vividly depicts the fierce survival struggles of C-level executives at startups. The story is set in Mobidic Labs, a startup established five years ago with annual sales of 8.4 billion KRW. Through the eyes of the author, who serves as both COO and CFO and is also one of the co-founders, the book explores the harsh realities of Korean startups, including constant financial difficulties, conspiracies, and betrayals. (Written by Choi Jungwoo·Happy Book Club)

◆I Invest Happily Every Day: The central theme of this book is ‘happiness.’ The author argues that relationships are indispensable for achieving wealth through money and investment. To achieve true happiness and genuine success, the author offers a comprehensive guide to investment and life from 12 different perspectives. In addition, the book emphasizes that spending money on fulfilling experiences, rather than on material goods, is the true path to success. (Written by Andrew Hallam·Business Map)

◆Laozi’s Tao Te Ching: This translation overcomes the limitations of previous versions, which were often difficult for readers to understand due to arbitrary interpretations, errors, and distortions. The translator has devoted great effort to faithfully conveying the philosophy of the sage Laozi, maximizing academic credibility by strictly adhering to the principles of classical Chinese grammar, logical consistency, and fidelity to the original text. (Written by Laozi·Moonye Publishing)

◆Someone Who Knows Coins: This book avoids distorted or exaggerated views of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, instead explaining both the remarkable potential and critical issues of this technology in a clear, accurate, and-most importantly-easy-to-understand manner. It also presents fascinating real-world examples of how cryptocurrencies and blockchain, which have already begun to transform our daily lives, are actually being used. (Written by Neil Mehta and two others·Willbook)

◆Pandemic Brain: Does COVID-19 really damage our brains? How long do aftereffects last after recovery? What about the cognitive development of babies born during the pandemic, or children who have grown up accustomed to masked faces and remote learning? The author personally reviewed hundreds of studies in psychology, neuroscience, and brain science on topics that have sparked curiosity or concern during the COVID era, summarizing the findings and data in an accessible way. (Written by Jung Sugun·Bookie)

◆Aspiring to Leave Seoul: This essay, which includes a ‘pre-experience and Q&A interview for those considering leaving Seoul,’ is for people who find living in Seoul exhausting due to suffocating reasons such as high housing prices and overcrowded environments, yet cannot easily make the decision to leave. The author interviewed 14 people who boldly left Seoul and clearly organized their insights on how to find a city that feels like ‘one’s own warm bath.’ (Written by Kim Mihyang·Hankyoreh Publishing)

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