The 2025 Knowledge Stack I read 34 books in 2025. If I had to distill those thousands of pages into 4 life-changing lessons, this is what they would be. 📚👇 1. On Wealth & Wisdom: "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" This wasn't just a book; it was a manual for the modern world. The biggest takeaway? "Specific knowledge" is your superpower. Build skills that feel like play to you but look like work to others. 2. On Strategy: "Lanka ka Yuddh" by Amish Tripathi ⚔️ A masterclass in how leadership and strategy are inseparable from ethics. It’s a reminder that how you win matters just as much as the win itself. 3. On Mindset: "The Courage to Be Disliked" 🧠 A radical lesson in emotional freedom. Most of our stress comes from trying to meet others' expectations. Real growth starts when you have the courage to be your authentic self, regardless of the "likes". 4. On Discipline: "Make Your Bed" by Admiral William H. McRaven...
Here are ten interesting facts about *House of the Dragon*: 1. **Prequel to *Game of Thrones***: *House of the Dragon* is set approximately 200 years before the events of *Game of Thrones* and focuses on the Targaryen civil war known as the **Dance of the Dragons**, which caused a major internal conflict within the Targaryen family. 2. **Based on *Fire & Blood***: The series is adapted from George R.R. Martin’s book *Fire & Blood*, which is a fictional historical account detailing the rise and reign of the Targaryen dynasty in Westeros. 3. **Expensive Dragons**: The dragons, a core feature of *House of the Dragon*, were incredibly costly to render. Each dragon has its own unique design and characteristics, and creating them with detailed CGI added significantly to the show's budget. 4. **New Showrunners**: Unlike *Game of Thrones*, which was led by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, *House of the Dragon* is helmed by showrunners **Miguel Sapochnik** and **Ryan Condal**, both o...