You know how it is. That feeling that if you start studying in March, things will somehow go better? Just because it’s the start of a new semester, March 1st becomes like a second January 1st.
Maybe that’s why? On March 2, the internal messenger channel ‘#Jinguk’sStudy_All’was the place to be 🔥 ‘#Jinguk’s_Study_All’ is where you.
Book Support Program, Jin-gook's Library
Wadizsupports Jin-gook’s growth by providing educational and learning resources to help him thrive in this rapidly changing world. One such initiative is our book support program, “Jin-gook’s Library.”
Any Wadizcan apply. Any book that helps with learning or personal growth is eligible. Do I have to read the book and write a full review? Nope. All you need to do is leave a short review that helps your colleagues choose a book. (Wondering which book to pick? Reading reviews is actually pretty helpful 😁)
Not only can you request books, but you can also freely take books from the company library to read. You can even borrow them!
What books are Wadizreading in Jin-gook’s Library to help them grow? We’ve compiled the data from last year (2022).
Jin-gook's 2022 Study Room Recap
The total number of books requested through Jin-gook's Library last year was a total of 3,589. That works out to about 9 books requested every day. The number of Wadizwho visited Jin-gook’s Library 351. It’s safe to say that nearly the entire staff made a request. Perhaps another name Wadizis “bookworms”…?
So, what are the most popular books Wadiz, who are known for embracing personal growth? In first place, chosen by 34 people, is a self-help book “Discover Your Strengths: The Strengths Revolution (Gallup Press)”, chosen by 34 people. It seems Wadizare truly committed to “doing what they do best even better.”
After that, Lee Eoryeong’s Final Class(Kim Ji-soo, Yi Eoryeong / 23 people), Fish Do Not Exist(Lulu Miller / 22 people), Trend Korea 2023(Kim Nan-do et al. / 21 backers) were among the projects that received the most love Wadiz.
Where is the 2022 Book Club?
The team that requested the most books in 2022 was Project Review Team 1! Following closely behind were the Maker Growth Planning Team and the QA Team, which also made the list of top readers.
I wonder if the ability to carefully evaluate numerous projects has carried over into their reading habits? As it happens, the winner of the 2022 Wadiz Reading Champion award (the person who applied for “Jinguk’s Library” the most) was also a member of Project Review Team 1. I asked them for a few words.
“I’ve always loved reading, so I’m honored to be named the ‘Bookworm of the Year’! 🥳 There are so many book lovers on the Project Review Team 1. We often recommend books to each other and chat about what we’re reading. Seeing my colleagues request and read books has naturally fostered a culture of reading here, haha. I’m so happy that the company supports book purchases, allowing me to read and collect books from various fields without any financial burden!” – 2022 Wadiz Top Reader
The Bookworms' Picks
What books does Project Review Team 1, a group of book lovers, read? Here are some of the books selected by multiple members from the list of books requested by Project Review Team 1 in 2022.
📕 The Tools of the Titans
– This book reminds us of things we all know deep down but don’t put into practice in our daily lives. I realized that the first step toward happiness or success isn’t as big as I thought. The short stories are organized by theme, making for an engaging read.
– A book that gives you the courage to get started right away. If you want to learn from others’ success stories, I highly recommend this book.
📗 Trend Korea 2023
– It was fascinating to see everyday observations presented in a book as a theory and a trend. You’ll learn how to study trends in an era where predictability is fading and how to make sure you don’t miss out on them.
– If you work in a trend-sensitive industry, I highly recommend giving this a read!
📘 The World of Children
– This book broadens your perspective, helping you see even the smallest beings who need a little extra care. The stories of children, told through the author’s eyes, offer quiet humor and heartfelt emotion. It gave me an opportunity to reflect on whether I truly respect children as equals to adults.
📙 I might be wrong
– The line, “What I think and feel may not necessarily be absolutely right,” really resonated with me. Up until now, I’ve mostly believed that I was always right. Realizing that might not be the case gave me a strange sense of peace and relief. Even though the author and I come from different cultural backgrounds, I really related to seeing them grapple with the same struggles and search for truth. I highly recommend this to friends in their late twenties! (More than anything, I really wanted to own the reissue edition, haha.)
I thought I was a pretty big bookworm, but after looking at Wadizreading stats from last year, I’ve completely changed my mind. Wadiz, Learningand growth.
“Just wear your old coat and buy a new book.” That’s what American educator Austin Phelps said to emphasize the importance of reading. I can’t help but nod in agreement. Jin-gook’s Library adds, “Buy a new coat! I’ll buy you the new book!”
Jin-gook's Study is still going strong in 2023!
