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OBSERVE to UNMASK: 100 Small Things to Know People Better
Know People Quickly and Accurately.
Pushpendra Mehta, writer, marketer, and mentor, has been an observer of human behavior all his life. Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's memorable fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes, Pushpendra realized people drop subtle clues to their true nature, which is often hidden behind masks. The more he watched and studied, the better able he was to discern who people truly were.
In 2019, he answered a question-"What small thing can tell you a lot about a person?"-that was posted on Quora, a popular question-and-answer website. His answer received over 1 million views. This unexpected response led him to write Observe to Unmask, in which he explains what we can learn about people based on their conversations (including social media posts), interests, behavior, emotions, thoughts, and more.
Packed with intriguing insights, Observe to Unmask is useful in understanding not only the people in our personal and professional lives, but can act as a guide for self-reflection and improvement. Short and easy to read, it is a book you will turn to again and again, always finding something new and worthwhile.
Observe to Unmask will sharpen your ability to draw conclusions quickly and accurately from the smallest observations. It will help you develop positive relationships or harmonious associations that work for you and make you happier; assist you in comprehending an individual's backstory; prevent you from being exploited, abused, manipulated, or lied to; aid you in distancing yourself from negative or toxic people, or avoiding them as much as possible.
Pushpendra Mehta, writer, marketer, and mentor, has been an observer of human behavior all his life. Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's memorable fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes, Pushpendra realized people drop subtle clues to their true nature, which is often hidden behind masks. The more he watched and studied, the better able he was to discern who people truly were.
In 2019, he answered a question-"What small thing can tell you a lot about a person?"-that was posted on Quora, a popular question-and-answer website. His answer received over 1 million views. This unexpected response led him to write Observe to Unmask, in which he explains what we can learn about people based on their conversations (including social media posts), interests, behavior, emotions, thoughts, and more.
Packed with intriguing insights, Observe to Unmask is useful in understanding not only the people in our personal and professional lives, but can act as a guide for self-reflection and improvement. Short and easy to read, it is a book you will turn to again and again, always finding something new and worthwhile.
Observe to Unmask will sharpen your ability to draw conclusions quickly and accurately from the smallest observations. It will help you develop positive relationships or harmonious associations that work for you and make you happier; assist you in comprehending an individual's backstory; prevent you from being exploited, abused, manipulated, or lied to; aid you in distancing yourself from negative or toxic people, or avoiding them as much as possible.
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First published July 28, 2020
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About the author
Pushpendra Mehta
6 books87 followersPushpendra Mehta is the author of "The Suitable Inheritor" (novel) and nonfiction books "OBSERVE to UNMASK: 100 Small Things to Know People Better," "Win the Battles of Life & Relationships," and "Tomorrow's Young Achievers," which have earned him an internationally loyal readership. The richness of his experience comes from having donned diverse roles - writer, storyteller, marketer, and mentor to offer solutions to problems.
Pushpendra was raised in India and now lives in Atlanta, USA. He is an alumnus of Northwestern University, IL., and Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics. His interests include reading, writing, tennis, golf, travel, movies and music.
Pushpendra enjoys soulful conversations, and exchanging emails and messages with his readers across the world, some of whom have become treasured friends. He offers his appreciation and gratitude to you for reading his books. Please feel free to connect with him:
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Pushpendra was raised in India and now lives in Atlanta, USA. He is an alumnus of Northwestern University, IL., and Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics. His interests include reading, writing, tennis, golf, travel, movies and music.
Pushpendra enjoys soulful conversations, and exchanging emails and messages with his readers across the world, some of whom have become treasured friends. He offers his appreciation and gratitude to you for reading his books. Please feel free to connect with him:
pushpendramehtausa@gmail.com
pushpendramehta.com
Facebook.com/AuthorPushpendraMehta
Facebook.com/abookinyou
Twitter @mehtapush
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September 1, 2021
The insights provide different aspects of human emotions and behaviors to help build and maintain relationships by focusing on the small things to know people better. The author encourages us to be introspective and observe others afterward since looking within helps tame the ego. There are plenty of practical observations in this quick read too.
August 9, 2020
Disclaimer - I won a copy of this book in a goodreads giveaway
I try to approach this kind of book with an open mind, mostly because I've read so many that it's easy to be cynical about the content. That said, I still struggled with this book. Maybe it's the introduction that put me off; citing your Quora answer as qualification to write a book like this is not actually as impressive as you think.
This is another of those situations where if you have lived and interacted with a lot of people or have had nearly any job requiring you to deal with a team of co-workers or the general public, you will have already learned nearly everything this book has to offer. If you struggle with these interactions then there may be something here that helps.
Also, anecdotal evidence is fine but when your wisdom includes things like "Observe animals closely. They teach us valuable leadership and business lessons. Learn teamwork and collaboration from an ant, strategy from a fox, espionage from a cat, vigilance from a dog and the capacity to assimilate and store (knowledge) from a camel," I have to question the entire thing. For starters... "espionage from a cat"? Is he serious?
In the end I initially gave this 2 stars, but after looking through again and thinking about it I had to knock my rating down to 1 star. I may be a little harsh on this, but I think that presenting this as a serious guide to better interpersonal relationships is a stretch. Because as far as I can see I'm just as qualified to write this book as the author.
I try to approach this kind of book with an open mind, mostly because I've read so many that it's easy to be cynical about the content. That said, I still struggled with this book. Maybe it's the introduction that put me off; citing your Quora answer as qualification to write a book like this is not actually as impressive as you think.
This is another of those situations where if you have lived and interacted with a lot of people or have had nearly any job requiring you to deal with a team of co-workers or the general public, you will have already learned nearly everything this book has to offer. If you struggle with these interactions then there may be something here that helps.
Also, anecdotal evidence is fine but when your wisdom includes things like "Observe animals closely. They teach us valuable leadership and business lessons. Learn teamwork and collaboration from an ant, strategy from a fox, espionage from a cat, vigilance from a dog and the capacity to assimilate and store (knowledge) from a camel," I have to question the entire thing. For starters... "espionage from a cat"? Is he serious?
In the end I initially gave this 2 stars, but after looking through again and thinking about it I had to knock my rating down to 1 star. I may be a little harsh on this, but I think that presenting this as a serious guide to better interpersonal relationships is a stretch. Because as far as I can see I'm just as qualified to write this book as the author.
September 23, 2020
I found this to be a quick read. The author identifies how you can observe people and learn to see what is going on behind the "mask" that they are wearing. Perhaps it is because I am now sixty years old, and have observed a lot in my time, but I thought that the observations were a bit generalized. This book would probably be of more use to a younger person starting out in their career, or to a high school student looking to understand their peers better.
September 2, 2020
I'm always fascinated with people's behaviour and this book is a little guide how to know people better.
The author reveals our masks that we wear in everyday interactions with others. As author says, we hide behind 4 different individual masks; one is hidden inside us, the other is known only to loved ones, third to extended friends and relatives and fourth to the rest of the world.
Great book for all who want to know self and others better.
The author reveals our masks that we wear in everyday interactions with others. As author says, we hide behind 4 different individual masks; one is hidden inside us, the other is known only to loved ones, third to extended friends and relatives and fourth to the rest of the world.
Great book for all who want to know self and others better.
January 31, 2021
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A book that tells you how to use observational and listening skills to learn peoples' true character. Nothing really new, but it's always good to be reminded.
A book that tells you how to use observational and listening skills to learn peoples' true character. Nothing really new, but it's always good to be reminded.
January 12, 2021
What to expect?
Expect a short read that will leave you richer in knowledge in just over a few hours. Expect a book that talks about the art of observation, and the advantages of careful observation of people. Expect a book that will help you better understand people and their thought processes.
Who can read?
Since the book is written in a simple and easy to understand language, it can be easily picked up by a beginner level reader.
What is the book all about?
People wear social masks behind which they hide their real self, but usually, there are cracks in it, and with careful observation, you can see them for who they are. At the very core, this book offers 100 small things, 100 small ways, methods, or tools to know and understand people better.
But the good thing is
The great thing about this book is that it not just enables one to better understand others, but also oneself. It makes you aware of your own blind spots and shortcomings and enables you to overcome them.
A word of caution
A word of caution to those readers who look for research statistics and scientific data in their nonfiction reads – the content of this book is not backed by any such data. Instead, it is solely based on the author’s own experiences and learnings in his life, as well as his intuitive insights.
What did I like?
I love how the author invites every kind of feedback. While he urges the reader to read with an open mind, he invites the reader to provide all kinds of feedback – whether they accept or reject, appreciate, or ignore each insight.
What could have been better?
I would have loved it if the book had more information that went beyond the basics. It is ideally a good book for beginners but not so for regular or voracious readers.
Read the detailed review on my blog - https://www.bookgeeks.in/observe-to-u...
Expect a short read that will leave you richer in knowledge in just over a few hours. Expect a book that talks about the art of observation, and the advantages of careful observation of people. Expect a book that will help you better understand people and their thought processes.
Who can read?
Since the book is written in a simple and easy to understand language, it can be easily picked up by a beginner level reader.
What is the book all about?
People wear social masks behind which they hide their real self, but usually, there are cracks in it, and with careful observation, you can see them for who they are. At the very core, this book offers 100 small things, 100 small ways, methods, or tools to know and understand people better.
But the good thing is
The great thing about this book is that it not just enables one to better understand others, but also oneself. It makes you aware of your own blind spots and shortcomings and enables you to overcome them.
A word of caution
A word of caution to those readers who look for research statistics and scientific data in their nonfiction reads – the content of this book is not backed by any such data. Instead, it is solely based on the author’s own experiences and learnings in his life, as well as his intuitive insights.
What did I like?
I love how the author invites every kind of feedback. While he urges the reader to read with an open mind, he invites the reader to provide all kinds of feedback – whether they accept or reject, appreciate, or ignore each insight.
What could have been better?
I would have loved it if the book had more information that went beyond the basics. It is ideally a good book for beginners but not so for regular or voracious readers.
Read the detailed review on my blog - https://www.bookgeeks.in/observe-to-u...
November 22, 2020
Short and insightful thoughts about human nature and human behaviour. based on the author's personal experiences. Many I agreed with, some I disagreed with, some I need time to think about and observe people around me to see if I find it true for me.
The sort of book that's probably best not read all the way through, but dipped in and out of..
The only thing I don't like is the title of the book - it's very vague and doesn't entice you to pick it up - which is a shame because there is a lot of learn from this book.
The sort of book that's probably best not read all the way through, but dipped in and out of..
The only thing I don't like is the title of the book - it's very vague and doesn't entice you to pick it up - which is a shame because there is a lot of learn from this book.
September 3, 2020
I love a book that reads as it was written from both the heart and the gut and this right here packs a punch. Small things we overlook but they make our relationships, how we view the world, perceive ourselves, go after our dreams... it's such an insightful and fun book to read.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
September 24, 2020
One hundred small things
An interesting look at observations about people, their personalities, communication styles, ambitions, and people skills. A quick read with some benefits.
An interesting look at observations about people, their personalities, communication styles, ambitions, and people skills. A quick read with some benefits.
September 24, 2020
Masquerade Ball
Observe to Unmask: 100 Small Things to Know People Better by Pushgendra Mehta is a powerful perspective on identifying the masks that people wear. Specific chapter titles pursue the mask wearing of those who gossip, giving and taking advice, ego reveals, attention seeking and paying attention.
The book also delves into watching people's body language; in particular the focus of the eyes and position of the feet.
This book will not only help the reader to observe the behaviors and masks that people wear in our contact with them, but also provide insight into their own personal masks.
As the author astutely states the masks worn have cracks in them.
He also adds and shares with the reader that everyone has four sides to their personality. Those four sides include the side that is hidden, the one we show our close inner circle, with the third being the side shown to extended family and then the side that is clearly displayed to the rest of the world.
The author states that there is no scientific basis or study to his writing. However, based on his personal experience he really seems to be quite accurate in his writing narrative.
Observe to Unmask: 100 Small Things to Know People Better by Pushgendra Mehta is an intriguing read and will raise the awareness of the individual as they begin their journey of observing the masks the people wear.
The teaching will probably resonate with the individual and may provide some "ah ah" moments. The usefulness of the book may also aid the reader in identifying the masks that they may wear.
The short treatise is not for the purpose of being analytical or to exert control, but to simply understand the human psyche and to be aware and on the alert for pitfalls and hazards associated with interacting with others.
It will probably also prove to be an enlightening experience for the reader themselves as they may identify with the masks that they may possibly wear.
Observe to Unmask: 100 Small Things to Know People Better by Pushgendra Mehta is a powerful perspective on identifying the masks that people wear. Specific chapter titles pursue the mask wearing of those who gossip, giving and taking advice, ego reveals, attention seeking and paying attention.
The book also delves into watching people's body language; in particular the focus of the eyes and position of the feet.
This book will not only help the reader to observe the behaviors and masks that people wear in our contact with them, but also provide insight into their own personal masks.
As the author astutely states the masks worn have cracks in them.
He also adds and shares with the reader that everyone has four sides to their personality. Those four sides include the side that is hidden, the one we show our close inner circle, with the third being the side shown to extended family and then the side that is clearly displayed to the rest of the world.
The author states that there is no scientific basis or study to his writing. However, based on his personal experience he really seems to be quite accurate in his writing narrative.
Observe to Unmask: 100 Small Things to Know People Better by Pushgendra Mehta is an intriguing read and will raise the awareness of the individual as they begin their journey of observing the masks the people wear.
The teaching will probably resonate with the individual and may provide some "ah ah" moments. The usefulness of the book may also aid the reader in identifying the masks that they may wear.
The short treatise is not for the purpose of being analytical or to exert control, but to simply understand the human psyche and to be aware and on the alert for pitfalls and hazards associated with interacting with others.
It will probably also prove to be an enlightening experience for the reader themselves as they may identify with the masks that they may possibly wear.
June 7, 2021
When you take into account that the author himself states there is no scientific basis to the subject matter he presents in this book, and that everything forms part of observation he has made over time, you do then end up with a good compendium of human behavior. Is it generalized? Yes, it is. Can there be exceptions to what he proposes? Definitely.
But the information is a good look into human behavior, very reminiscent of what Sherlock Holmes would observe (the author does cite the character as an inspiration). So if you love the perceptive and deductive slants of the famous detective, then you will doubly enjoy this book which does provide some valuable nuggets throughout
But the information is a good look into human behavior, very reminiscent of what Sherlock Holmes would observe (the author does cite the character as an inspiration). So if you love the perceptive and deductive slants of the famous detective, then you will doubly enjoy this book which does provide some valuable nuggets throughout
August 23, 2020
Mehta does a great job of summarizing the complexities of human behavior without bringing in the science behind it - thus making it more accessible for daily life. He presents the information in a very easy-to-read and precise fashion, and it's definitely a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their analysis of people and themselves.
January 6, 2021
This was an interesting short book about human nature and the masks we all wear.
This wasn't for me but I would recommend it to anyone interested in Sociology.
#OBSERVEtoUNMASK #NetGalley
This wasn't for me but I would recommend it to anyone interested in Sociology.
#OBSERVEtoUNMASK #NetGalley
August 19, 2020
100 Guides to discover the underlying hidden motives and weaknesses of individuals, as well as your true inner self!
Divided into an introduction followed by one hundred essential features to identify from individuals, this is a compelling and informative guide to identifying the true individual behind the facade that is presented to the world. Included with these points, are descriptions of how to identify them as well as the hidden secrets that they indicate. Once these have been identified, they are a reliable guide to the inner workings and indicators as to the true personality and motives that drive the person you are involved with. Needless to say, this can be immensely helpful when dealing with colleagues or superiors in s working environment. They are also useful in friendly or even deeper potential relationships, although, the author takes great pains to point out that love is almost always blind, unfortunately!
Not only is this book a superb manual for categorizing personalities and their true underlying motives, but it is also a reliable and accurate guide to determining one's own strengths and shortcomings if used objectively. The conclusion is a dynamic list of guidelines that are guaranteed to help navigate a successful path through the often dark and obscure canyons that our life journey often takes us through.
Divided into an introduction followed by one hundred essential features to identify from individuals, this is a compelling and informative guide to identifying the true individual behind the facade that is presented to the world. Included with these points, are descriptions of how to identify them as well as the hidden secrets that they indicate. Once these have been identified, they are a reliable guide to the inner workings and indicators as to the true personality and motives that drive the person you are involved with. Needless to say, this can be immensely helpful when dealing with colleagues or superiors in s working environment. They are also useful in friendly or even deeper potential relationships, although, the author takes great pains to point out that love is almost always blind, unfortunately!
Not only is this book a superb manual for categorizing personalities and their true underlying motives, but it is also a reliable and accurate guide to determining one's own strengths and shortcomings if used objectively. The conclusion is a dynamic list of guidelines that are guaranteed to help navigate a successful path through the often dark and obscure canyons that our life journey often takes us through.
September 1, 2020
I enjoyed this simple little book filled with insights for reading people better just by observing their behavior. Some of these tips are well known, some I knew already because I have an MA in Human Behavior, and some were new to me. Some, I must admit, were overly generalized. But, overall, this is an excellent book that may help the reader under the motivation that drives the person being observed.
In the introduction to the book, Mehta explains that most of us have four sides to our personality. The first one we keep hidden. The second one we show to family and best friends. The third is what we show to extended family, peers, co-workers. The last one is presented to the rest of the world. The insights in this book will help you see beyond the masks to discover what is in someone’s mind and what may lie behind that mask.
The tips can also be used for self-reflection to better understand why you may be masking yourself in certain situations. The book may also help you more quickly identify people who may be manipulating you, lying to you, and using you. This alone is a good reason you should read this book.
Short, easy to read, and very insightful.
In the introduction to the book, Mehta explains that most of us have four sides to our personality. The first one we keep hidden. The second one we show to family and best friends. The third is what we show to extended family, peers, co-workers. The last one is presented to the rest of the world. The insights in this book will help you see beyond the masks to discover what is in someone’s mind and what may lie behind that mask.
The tips can also be used for self-reflection to better understand why you may be masking yourself in certain situations. The book may also help you more quickly identify people who may be manipulating you, lying to you, and using you. This alone is a good reason you should read this book.
Short, easy to read, and very insightful.
August 26, 2020
“OBSERVE to UNMASK: 100 Small Things to Know People Better” is an easy-to-read book, written by Pushpendra Mehta, mainly based on his observations, experiences and intuitive insights about human behavior, patterns and emotions.
The author writes about people having four sides of personalities. The first one, hidden inside each person. The second one is only shown to closer family and best friends. The third one, to extended relatives and friends. And the fourth is exhibited to the rest of the world. So the aim of this book is to uncover which personality is behind each mask, based on their conversations, social media posts, interests, behavior, emotions and thoughts.
I particularly enjoyed the perspective the author had in his approach to writing the book, since we can learn about people's behavior but also take it as a guide for self-reflection and personal improvement.
I liked this brief but very interesting book very much. It caught my attention from beginning to end and I will certainly recommend this read.
The author writes about people having four sides of personalities. The first one, hidden inside each person. The second one is only shown to closer family and best friends. The third one, to extended relatives and friends. And the fourth is exhibited to the rest of the world. So the aim of this book is to uncover which personality is behind each mask, based on their conversations, social media posts, interests, behavior, emotions and thoughts.
I particularly enjoyed the perspective the author had in his approach to writing the book, since we can learn about people's behavior but also take it as a guide for self-reflection and personal improvement.
I liked this brief but very interesting book very much. It caught my attention from beginning to end and I will certainly recommend this read.
August 26, 2020
When the writer, storyteller, marketer and mentor, Pushpendra Mehta, saw that an overwheming amount of people showed interest in his answer to the question “What small thing can tell you a lot about a person?” posted on a popular question-and-answer website, he decided to write a book about observation.
This brief but inspiring self-help book explains how we can develop the skill of observation to better understand ourselves and the people that surround us. As modern Sherlock Holmes we can train ourselves to discover subtle, unspoken hints people convey about their personalities through the study of their behaviour.
I found very interesting what the author explains about the social masks we wear to protect ourselves, to avoid conflict, or to hide a personality trait that we think wouldn’t be acceptable. He also throws light on the fact that by being observant and aware we can see past this mask to reveal the real person. This book made me reflect about my own personality and behaviour and I found it very useful. I highly recommend it.
This brief but inspiring self-help book explains how we can develop the skill of observation to better understand ourselves and the people that surround us. As modern Sherlock Holmes we can train ourselves to discover subtle, unspoken hints people convey about their personalities through the study of their behaviour.
I found very interesting what the author explains about the social masks we wear to protect ourselves, to avoid conflict, or to hide a personality trait that we think wouldn’t be acceptable. He also throws light on the fact that by being observant and aware we can see past this mask to reveal the real person. This book made me reflect about my own personality and behaviour and I found it very useful. I highly recommend it.
September 30, 2020
I thought this book was very insightful about how and why people behave the way they do. I think this book would be a good reference guide to use in everyday life to help in understanding the behavior of a friend, family member, coworker, or acquaintance. I liked how the author lists out each of the 100 small things to know people better and provides good detail about each one, including listing out any exceptions for when this behavior does not fit the author’s interpretation. I thought each of these 100 small things made a lot of sense and I was able to relate many of these things with my own behavior along with the behavior of the people I interact with. Reading this book made me want to change some of my behaviors although I know it can be hard to change some of these things. I liked that this book really made me look at myself and my past/present behaviors, plus thinking about how other people in my life have behaved towards me. I really enjoyed reading this book as I found it to be helpful and full of great information.
November 2, 2020
Pushpendra Mehta gives excellent personality insight in his book OBSERVE to UNMASK: 100 Small Things to Know People Better. Not only will you understand why you do some things you do, but you can also understand others better. This book has a wealth of information that could save marriages, ward off toxic friends, and help you be a better parent, spouse, and worker. One of the author’s teaching tips that not everyone has learned yet; if someone gossips to you, they will gossip about you. I have seen this repeatedly and avoid these kinds of people.
I found OBSERVE to UNMASK enlightening as Pushpendra Mehta spells things out in simple language. The author keeps each point simple and blunt so we can all understand where he is coming from. I saw myself in an unflattering light on a couple points and made a note to work on them. Overall, anyone who works with people should read this. You will spot behavioral strengths and weaknesses easier. It makes me more conscience about what I post on my social media.
I found OBSERVE to UNMASK enlightening as Pushpendra Mehta spells things out in simple language. The author keeps each point simple and blunt so we can all understand where he is coming from. I saw myself in an unflattering light on a couple points and made a note to work on them. Overall, anyone who works with people should read this. You will spot behavioral strengths and weaknesses easier. It makes me more conscience about what I post on my social media.
August 24, 2020
Pushpenda Mehta is the author of this simple but at the same time spectacular book about human behaviour, called Observe to Unmask.
We, humans, are social beings, and as we live in society, it is always good to be able to “read” other beings as books. To this end, Mehta brings us some easy-to-follow tips to learn how to get to know people just by observing their movements, their body language, and their ways of expressing themselves.
The author summarises his ideas in 15 chapters. While reading, we can enter the writer’s mind because the ideas included in this book are clear and well-developed. After the 104 pages that this thought-provoking reader contains, we can also learn a little bit more about ourselves and how we behave, and perhaps we can grasp how others see us.
I am of the opinion that this book should be read by young adults and those people who are in the business industry.
We, humans, are social beings, and as we live in society, it is always good to be able to “read” other beings as books. To this end, Mehta brings us some easy-to-follow tips to learn how to get to know people just by observing their movements, their body language, and their ways of expressing themselves.
The author summarises his ideas in 15 chapters. While reading, we can enter the writer’s mind because the ideas included in this book are clear and well-developed. After the 104 pages that this thought-provoking reader contains, we can also learn a little bit more about ourselves and how we behave, and perhaps we can grasp how others see us.
I am of the opinion that this book should be read by young adults and those people who are in the business industry.
August 24, 2020
This is an inspirational book that helps you to connect with yourself and with other people. We are living hard days and this piece of writing made me realize how useful and important is to understand humans’ behaviour and be more comprehensive. “OBSERVE to UNMASK: 100 Small Things to Know People Better” is a must read for everyone. It was written by Pushpendra Mehta who is a writer, storyteller, marketer, and mentor who offers solutions to problems.
This book contains fifteen sections plus a part called “final thoughts”. All of them are full of wisdom and different visions about everyday situations. It gives you pieces of advice in order to be more tolerant. In fact, one of the best things about the book is the way the author lets you know all about human nature.
The book leaves you feeling hopeful. I would like to meet the author in person and thanks him for his work. I will keep this book next to me to read again every time I need it. I would definitely recommend it.
This book contains fifteen sections plus a part called “final thoughts”. All of them are full of wisdom and different visions about everyday situations. It gives you pieces of advice in order to be more tolerant. In fact, one of the best things about the book is the way the author lets you know all about human nature.
The book leaves you feeling hopeful. I would like to meet the author in person and thanks him for his work. I will keep this book next to me to read again every time I need it. I would definitely recommend it.
August 26, 2020
Observe to Unmask: 100 Small Things to Know People Better by Pushpendra Mehta is a book written based only in the author’s perspective of things; as Pushpendra says, you can take it or leave it.
It is a nice insight about human behaviour in general, and throughout the book we can definitely relate to some of the statements Pushpendra wrote. But I also feel like humans are such a diverse specie that is hard for me to agree or validate some of the things the author says. At the same time, I think we have to read this book with an open mind and have it at hand, because this is the type of reading from which you take something different each time you read it. It leaves you thinking and reflecting on the attitude we have towards ourselves and with others as well.
Overall, I’d recommend this book to any reader wanting to learn or add knowledge about human behaviour and the “masks” people have.
It is a nice insight about human behaviour in general, and throughout the book we can definitely relate to some of the statements Pushpendra wrote. But I also feel like humans are such a diverse specie that is hard for me to agree or validate some of the things the author says. At the same time, I think we have to read this book with an open mind and have it at hand, because this is the type of reading from which you take something different each time you read it. It leaves you thinking and reflecting on the attitude we have towards ourselves and with others as well.
Overall, I’d recommend this book to any reader wanting to learn or add knowledge about human behaviour and the “masks” people have.
August 26, 2020
A must-read and concise book-
If you have lots of healthful and harmonious relationships is a gift; the problem lies when some of those relationships are unhealthful and pernicious for you. “Observe to Unmask” is an excellent book that might help you -actually it helped me- to cultivate harmonious relationships. It was written by Pushpendra Mehta who has made a great piece of work.
The main ideas of the book are explained in every chapter. There you will find questions, answers and interesting phrases that make you reflect and analyze them to reach to a conclusion. Topics such as love, friendship, faithfulness, manipulation, among others, are present here.
All in all, this is definitely a helpful well-written book. I considered it as a gem since I read and learned about important aspects that I should bear in mind regarding people who are around me. The author´s ideas are concise and easy to follow. When I read the first pages, I ended up glued to them. Surely, anyone who reads it will experience the same. I thoroughly recommend it!
If you have lots of healthful and harmonious relationships is a gift; the problem lies when some of those relationships are unhealthful and pernicious for you. “Observe to Unmask” is an excellent book that might help you -actually it helped me- to cultivate harmonious relationships. It was written by Pushpendra Mehta who has made a great piece of work.
The main ideas of the book are explained in every chapter. There you will find questions, answers and interesting phrases that make you reflect and analyze them to reach to a conclusion. Topics such as love, friendship, faithfulness, manipulation, among others, are present here.
All in all, this is definitely a helpful well-written book. I considered it as a gem since I read and learned about important aspects that I should bear in mind regarding people who are around me. The author´s ideas are concise and easy to follow. When I read the first pages, I ended up glued to them. Surely, anyone who reads it will experience the same. I thoroughly recommend it!
August 28, 2020
“Observe to Unmask: 100 small things to know people better” is a book written by Pushpendra Mehta. Raised in India and actually living in the USA, he is a writer, a storyteller, a marketer, and a mentor to offer solutions to problems.
I found this book to be really interesting and thought provoking as well. Reading this book has changed the way I see people and I see myself. It leads you to observe yourself, apart from others, and improve what you think should be improved. After reading it, I wanted to try this new knowledge to observe people better and see the things that before I couldn’t.
This book is divided into fifteen clear chapters and has some more than a hundred pages; it is certainly a fast read and a book that readers will surely come back again to re read. I would recommend reading Observe to unmask because I consider that it is a very interesting book, written in a very nice and clear style.
I found this book to be really interesting and thought provoking as well. Reading this book has changed the way I see people and I see myself. It leads you to observe yourself, apart from others, and improve what you think should be improved. After reading it, I wanted to try this new knowledge to observe people better and see the things that before I couldn’t.
This book is divided into fifteen clear chapters and has some more than a hundred pages; it is certainly a fast read and a book that readers will surely come back again to re read. I would recommend reading Observe to unmask because I consider that it is a very interesting book, written in a very nice and clear style.
October 28, 2020
‘Observe to Unmask’ is a practical amazing book addressed to a general public. Its main aim is, as the title suggests, to encourage self- observation to truly understand people’s personalities. According to P. Mehta, its author, we can detect people’s personalities and purpose just by listening to what and how they tell an anecdote or by looking at their social media profiles.
In fact, it has helped me understand some of my personal relationships. After reading it, I was able to identify some personalities that are well depicted in the book and now I feel more tolerant and I’m able to make more informed decisions. In my opinion, this book is really useful and practical.
Written in a simple language and being the chapters quite short, this book is totally worth reading. The author successfully manages to capture your attention with the concepts and anecdotes she develops. This amazing book is a five-star- read.
In fact, it has helped me understand some of my personal relationships. After reading it, I was able to identify some personalities that are well depicted in the book and now I feel more tolerant and I’m able to make more informed decisions. In my opinion, this book is really useful and practical.
Written in a simple language and being the chapters quite short, this book is totally worth reading. The author successfully manages to capture your attention with the concepts and anecdotes she develops. This amazing book is a five-star- read.
August 27, 2020
Pushpendra Mehta wrote OBSERVE to UNMASK: 100 Small Things to Know People Better. It is a book that provides useful observations to analyze the behavior of human beings.
The author's intention with this book is to help readers observe the little details that matter in order to get to know people. Everything is based on the personal experience of the author over the years. Pushpendra is an objective observer of reality, and this characteristic of his personality leads him to discover small details in other people that for some are imperceptible. .
The chapters are short but full of important information. The points are developed in a very organized way and make the subjects covered in each chapter very easy to understand. The language used by the author is clear, he has a very personal way of using it, he is simple but effective.
It is a useful guide to be able to analyze the behavior with small details, of the people around us. In addition, at the end of the book, it has very useful tips to put into practice. For me, this book it was particularly helpful.
I certainly recommend this book, it is an entertaining and very positive read.
The author's intention with this book is to help readers observe the little details that matter in order to get to know people. Everything is based on the personal experience of the author over the years. Pushpendra is an objective observer of reality, and this characteristic of his personality leads him to discover small details in other people that for some are imperceptible. .
The chapters are short but full of important information. The points are developed in a very organized way and make the subjects covered in each chapter very easy to understand. The language used by the author is clear, he has a very personal way of using it, he is simple but effective.
It is a useful guide to be able to analyze the behavior with small details, of the people around us. In addition, at the end of the book, it has very useful tips to put into practice. For me, this book it was particularly helpful.
I certainly recommend this book, it is an entertaining and very positive read.
August 26, 2020
What an amazing book to read during a pandemic! During this confinement we are all going through, we have more time to sit down and think our lives through. Mehta has been an observer of human behavior all his life and he has been able to craft this masterpiece, partly inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective character, Sherlock Holmes since people definitely have a true nature, but they have hidden secrets and personalities most of the time.
The main theme of this book is helping readers understand people better, including themselves, and try to take advantage of the insights and learning from that experience in order to start living a happier and more fulfilling life.
Written In the first person and divided into 15 chapters, the author would help you observe, examine and study things you have never probably thought about and unmask solutions and ways out.
Totally recommended for any type of adult reader. A must!
The main theme of this book is helping readers understand people better, including themselves, and try to take advantage of the insights and learning from that experience in order to start living a happier and more fulfilling life.
Written In the first person and divided into 15 chapters, the author would help you observe, examine and study things you have never probably thought about and unmask solutions and ways out.
Totally recommended for any type of adult reader. A must!
October 31, 2020
Clever and useful
Pushpendra Mehta brings us an outstanding and practical book that will help you see beyond first impressions. The majority of us tend to show one side of ourselves in certain situations or moments. What happens when we are able to see people’s true colors by observing their gestures, body language and behavior?
This book is the perfect way to understand and learn how to see beyond that first mask we meet. As the cover of the book states “100 Small things to know people better” is just what we learn. The book covers those 100 “small” things which are actually big things we might sometimes not pay attention to.
15 chapters and an extra chapter called “Final Thoughts” give the book a great ending.
The author states that: “If Observe to Unmask can help you know yourself and others better, facilitate acceptance of diverse perspectives, or assist you in making more informed choices, then the purpose of this book will have been served”, and I couldn’t agree more. Five stars and definitely recommended
Pushpendra Mehta brings us an outstanding and practical book that will help you see beyond first impressions. The majority of us tend to show one side of ourselves in certain situations or moments. What happens when we are able to see people’s true colors by observing their gestures, body language and behavior?
This book is the perfect way to understand and learn how to see beyond that first mask we meet. As the cover of the book states “100 Small things to know people better” is just what we learn. The book covers those 100 “small” things which are actually big things we might sometimes not pay attention to.
15 chapters and an extra chapter called “Final Thoughts” give the book a great ending.
The author states that: “If Observe to Unmask can help you know yourself and others better, facilitate acceptance of diverse perspectives, or assist you in making more informed choices, then the purpose of this book will have been served”, and I couldn’t agree more. Five stars and definitely recommended
September 2, 2020
As I am an avid observer of people, the title of this book piqued my interest.
I am pleased that I had a chance to read this informative book. The book was based on a question ‘What small things can you tell about a human’s behaviour?’
By observation Pushpendra Mehta gets straight to the point in an easy understandable form on how to unmask someone’s character by observing the way they talk and treat others as well as assets. This book is in the Adult category but it would be suitable for young adults as well, with a wealth of Information to help them make good decisions about their associations with friends and co workers etc.
I am pleased that I had a chance to read this informative book. The book was based on a question ‘What small things can you tell about a human’s behaviour?’
By observation Pushpendra Mehta gets straight to the point in an easy understandable form on how to unmask someone’s character by observing the way they talk and treat others as well as assets. This book is in the Adult category but it would be suitable for young adults as well, with a wealth of Information to help them make good decisions about their associations with friends and co workers etc.
August 22, 2020
Based on his own personal experience, the author Pushpendra Mehta has gathered together one hundred things to look for when interacting with others in his book, Observe to Unmask: 100 Small Things to Know People Better. People are rarely exactly the same in most social interactions, we have several layers of masks we present to the world. In this book, you discover how to dig deeper behind the various masks to get to understand people better. Mostly the book contains some rather interesting observations about people and their personas. How people relate to each other is endlessly fascinating and the author imbues his book with his take on tells that give away what people truly are on the inside. An interesting book and while short, it imparts some insight into the human psyche.
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