Physical books offer an experience that cannot be replicated online: InsuranceDekho’s Ankit Agarwal
InsuranceDekho. “I fell in love with books when I was seven and they’ve been a big part of my life since,” shares the CEO. “From the enchanting tales of Enid Blyton to the thought-provoking works of Franz Kafka, I find solace and enlightenment in the words of authors, both classic and contemporary.”
Agrawal says his reading habits have changed over time but his love for learning and storytelling remains the same. “In my younger days, I would devour eight books a month. Now, with a busier life, I manage to read [about] four books a month, which is a testament to the power of books to transport me to other worlds.”
And a physical book is the key to unlocking these other worlds. “Physical books are a tactile and visual pleasure for avid readers,” says the CEO. “They offer a unique experience that cannot be replicated by digital books, with their crisp pages, cool covers, and special features.”
Agrawal, who is currently reading Competing in the age of AI by Karim R Lakhani and Marco Iansiti, says that he tries not to restrict himself to any one genre but reads across a wide variety of fiction, historical tomes, business books and autobiographies. “The beauty of reading lies in its boundless diversity,” he explains.
Four books on his absolute must-read list for any entrepreneur or avid reader are:
Masters of Scale by Deron Triff, June Cohen, and Reid Hoffman
“The book talks about always curious, successful entrepreneurs who have turned seemingly impossible ideas into profitable businesses. It offers key principles for deploying strategy with creativity, integrity, and realism.”
Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking by Tamal Bandyopadhyay
“An engaging read that chronicles the triumphs and tribulations of India’s
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