Daily Reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (day 7)

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Today’s Vocabulary

• Distill:

  • Meaning: To extract the essential elements; to purify or refine.
  • Sentence: The process of distillation is used to distill water, removing impurities and making it safe to drink.

• Proportion:

  • Meaning: The relationship in quantity, size, or degree between different parts; a comparative relation.
  • Sentence: It’s important to maintain a proper proportion of ingredients when cooking to achieve the desired taste.

• Thrift:

  • Meaning: Practicing economical and wise use of resources; frugality.
  • Sentence: Through thrift and saving, she was able to afford her dream vacation.

• Covenant:

  • Meaning: A formal and binding agreement or contract.
  • Sentence: The two nations entered into a covenant to promote peace and cooperation.

• Cynical:

  • Meaning: Distrustful of human sincerity or integrity; inclined to question the motives of others.
  • Sentence: His cynical attitude towards politicians made him skeptical of their promises.

• Linen:

  • Meaning: A textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, often used for sheets and clothing.
  • Sentence: She prefers to sleep on linen sheets because of their soft and breathable nature.

• Thrust:

  • Meaning: A forceful push or movement.
  • Sentence: With a powerful thrust, the rocket lifted off the ground and entered into space.

• Bowel:

  • Meaning: The part of the digestive system, including the stomach and intestines.
  • Sentence: Digestive problems can affect the health of the bowel.

• Intrigued:

  • Meaning: Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinated.
  • Sentence: The mysterious story intrigued the students, and they couldn’t wait to learn more.

• Osmosis:

  • Meaning: The gradual, often unconscious, absorption or assimilation of ideas, knowledge, or culture.
  • Sentence: Living in a foreign country led to an osmosis of customs and traditions.

• Bellboy:

  • Meaning: A hotel employee, typically dressed in a uniform, responsible for assisting guests with their luggage.
  • Sentence: The bellboy quickly brought the guests’ bags to their room upon arrival.

• Mahogany:

  • Meaning: A type of dark, reddish-brown hardwood.
  • Sentence: The antique table was made of beautifully polished mahogany.

• Anticipatory:

  • Meaning: Characterized by anticipation; looking forward to something.
  • Sentence: The students felt anticipatory excitement as the date of the school trip approached.

• Vantage:

  • Meaning: A position or place that provides a good view or advantage.
  • Sentence: From the vantage point on the hill, they could see the entire city spread out below.

• Inquired:

  • Meaning: Asked for information; made an inquiry.
  • Sentence: She inquired about the availability of tickets for the upcoming concert.

• Pertain:

  • Meaning: To be relevant or related to a particular subject.
  • Sentence: The rules pertain to everyone, and no one is exempt from following them.

• Conceivable:

  • Meaning: Capable of being imagined or understood.
  • Sentence: In the world of technology, almost anything is conceivable with the right innovation and creativity.

Update on my reading list

Title	Author	Category	Finished
Atomic Habits	James Clear	Self-improvement	✅
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck	Mark Manson	Self-improvement	✅
How to Talk to Anyone	Leil Lowndes	Communication	✅
The Last Lecture	Randy Pausch	Motivational self-help	✅
The Alchemist	Paulo Coelho	Life Purpose	✅
Engineering’s Survival Guide	Merih Taze	Engineering, guide, Computer	✅
How to Win Friends & Influence People	Dale Carnegie	Communication & social skills	✅
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living	Dale Carnegie	Mental Health	✅
Stop Overthinking	Nick Trenton	Mental Health	✅
How to Talk to Anyone About Anything	James W Williams	Communication	✅
Think and Grow Rich	Napoleon Hill	Personal Finance
The Millionaire Next Door	Thomas J. Stanley	Personal Finance	✅
Before the Coffee Gets Cold Book 2	Toshikazu Kawaguchi	Time Travel, Fiction	✅
The Lessons of History	Will Durant	History, Philosophy
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success	Carol S. Dweck	Finance, Self-help, Psychology	✅
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People	Stephen R. Covey	Career Success, Development
System Design Interview – An insider’s guide	Alex Xu	Interview	✅
System Design Interview – An Insider’s Guide: Volume 2	Alex Xu	Interview