Book Talks with Atul

Timeless books, distilled into two thoughtful hours.

Many of the best books go unread — not for lack of interest, but for lack of time. Each month I take one book I have lived with, and share its essential ideas and stories in a way you can carry into everyday life. No need to have read it first.

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The Surrender Experiment

by Michael A. Singer

In 1970, a young economics student decided to stop following his own preferences and let life lead instead. What followed was a remarkable story: a hut in the Florida woods, a business that seemed to build itself, a company worth billions, and a federal case that tested everything he had learned.

Date
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Time
3:00–5:00 PM SGT (GMT+8)
Where
Online, Google Meet
Fee
Complimentary

What you will take away

  • The heart of the book, told through its key stories — no reading required.
  • What “surrender” really means: let go inside, act fully outside.
  • A simple daily practice, with a free companion app, for letting go of small things.

How the session runs

  • A 90-minute talk, followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers.
  • Microphones stay muted during the talk; you are welcome to use the chat.
  • Register to receive the joining link.

Coming next

Man’s Search for Meaning

by Viktor E. Frankl

A psychiatrist’s account of surviving the Nazi concentration camps, and the insight he carried out of them: that even when we cannot change our circumstances, we remain free to choose our response — and to find meaning.

Date to be announced

Atul Mathur

Your host

Atul Mathur

Engineer, writer, and ACTA-certified trainer based in Singapore, and the author of three books. My aim in each talk is to share what a great book holds in a way that is clear, engaging, and easy to put into practice.

More about me

The series

One timeless book, each month.

Books on how we think, live, and work — chosen because they reward a lifetime of rereading. Upcoming titles are announced here and on LinkedIn.