Want to Know Maudy Ayunda Better? Here are 3 Self Development Book Recommendations that She Also Reads

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi

Who doesn't know the inspirational figure of Maudy Ayunda? The actress and singer who is also active in the field of education recently caught the attention of netizens after her podcast with Denny Sumargo on Monday (16/10/2023). Maudy is one of the Indonesian artists who rarely gets involved in controversies and more often receives praise for her achievements. Therefore, many people idolize Maudy and aspire to be like her, especially women who admire her intelligence and personality.

In addition to being known as an actress and singer, Maudy is also known as an influential figure in the field of education. The singer of 'PERAHU KERTAS' once took a break from the entertainment world and focused on her education at prestigious universities such as Oxford University and Stanford University. With such an extraordinary educational background, Maudy is actively involved as an activist and motivator, impacting the development of young people's lives. She even received an award as an Inspirational Woman of Indonesia, directly chosen by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection of the Republic of Indonesia in 2016.

This 28-year-old woman was also included in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list in the Entertainment & Sports category. In addition, in 2022 Maudy was appointed as the spokesperson for the Indonesian government for the G20 Summit presidency. The numerous achievements she has achieved do not make her arrogant, Maudy often shares her knowledge through her personal Youtube channel, including book recommendations that she reads. For KLovers who want to be like Maudy or maybe curious about how Maudy became such a great figure, let's check out the 3 self-development books that Maudy read here!

1. 'LEAN IN'

Maudy Ayunda (youtube.com/Maudy Ayunda)

Modern women, many dream of becoming independent individuals or commonly known as Girl Boss. For KLovers who are currently in the process of becoming independent women or planning to become leaders, it's a must-read book!

LEAN IN is an #1 International Bestseller book by Sheryl Sandberg. In this book, the author shares her personal story, uses research to uncover gender differences, and provides practical advice to help women achieve their goals. This book challenges its readers to change the conversation from what women can't do to what women can do, and serves as a call for readers to work together in creating a more equal world.

2. 'THE 5 AM CLUB'

Maudy Ayunda (youtube.com/Maudy Ayunda)

Next, there is a book for those of you who still often wake up late, KLovers! As the title suggests, this book will discuss the importance of waking up early.

THE 5 AM CLUB is written by Robin Sharma, who is an extraordinary figure. Robin is often chosen by CEOs to provide advice on employee productivity. He also frequently provides training for major companies such as Microsoft, Nike, FedEx, and IBM.

This book is based on the author's routine of waking up at 5 a.m. The author explains that having a regular morning routine starting at 5:00 can improve productivity, health, and happiness. Robin also provides some tips for utilizing this good morning in daily work, as well as basic principles for becoming better at work.

3. 'DESIGNING YOUR LIFE'

Maudy Ayunda (youtube.com/Maudy Ayunda)

This latest book is intended for KLovers who are interested in setting life goals or perhaps aspirations. The book titled DESIGNING YOUR LIFE will invite readers to 'design' their lives according to what they desire.

This book, released since 2016, is written by Bill Burnett, an executive director of design program at Stanford University, and Dave Evans, a lecturer of product design program at Stanford University. This #1 New York Times bestseller explains how design thinking can help us create a meaningful and satisfying life, regardless of who we are, where we are, or what we do. The same concept of design thinking used to create great technology, products, and places can be applied to designing our careers and lives that are meaningful, creative, productive, and always full of possibilities and surprises.

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