Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

How to Receive Feedback Effectively: 3 Tips

Do you often receive feedback? How do you respond to it? Why do you think feedback is so important? Feedback is an important element of personal and professional development but few people know how to receive feedback effectively. In their book Thanks for the Feedback, communication experts Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen provide some actionable tips on how to have a feedback conversation on the receiver’s end. In this article, we’ll look at specifics of how to have a feedback conversation: the general arc of the conversation, and major elements you need to touch upon to be successful.

How to Naturally Lower Your Risk of Depression

6 Common Signs You Are Suppressing Your Emotions

How common is depression? What are its main causes? What are some things you can do to lower your risk of falling into a depressive episode? Seven percent of the population suffers from at least one depressive episode each year, but the definitive cause is still unknown. You can somewhat lower your risk of depression by eating healthy and exercising regularly. Here is how to lower your risk of depression naturally.

The Richest Man in Babylon: 7 Cures for a Lean Purse

What are the “7 Cures for a Lean Purse”? How did Arkad—the richest man in Babylon—come up with his wealth principles? The 7 Cures of a Lean Purse are the financial principles of Arkad, a fictional character in the Babylonian parables titled The Richest Man in Babylon. Arkad, who began his wealth journey as a poor scribe, came up with these principles when his friends approached him for advice on how to grow wealth. Here is a quick synopsis of Arkad’s wealth principles.

Strategic Management: Strategy Design and More

What exactly is strategic management? How do businesses develop strategies? What goes into a business strategy? In the most basic terms, strategic management involves setting objectives and devising strategies to attain them. According to Richard P. Rumelt, one of the most influential thinkers and strategic management and strategy design, a good organizational strategy must have a “kernel”—an underlying structure consisting of three components: 1) diagnosis, 2) guiding policy, and 3) action plan. Read more about the two primary truths about an organizational strategy and the kernel at the heart of any good strategy.

The Psychology Behind Your Sexual Imagination

What do sexual fantasies tell us about ourselves? What do they symbolize? And why do we keep them to ourselves? Our sexual imagination is a gateway to our sexuality—erotic fantasies reveal a lot about our inner sexual worlds. According to psychotherapist Esther Perel, sexual fantasies are unlike regular fantasies in the sense that they are symbolic, not literal. Further, sexual fantasies are often in contradiction with our self-image which is why people tend to keep them to themselves. Keep reading learn about the psychology behind sexual fantasy and what your sexual thoughts reveal about you.

Lung Disease: Causes, Types, and Prevention

What are the most common causes of lung disease? What are the different types of lung disease? On average, 296,000 people die from lung disease every year. Within lung disease are three sub-diseases: 1) lung cancer: 160,000 deaths per year; 2) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 140,000 deaths per year; 3) asthma: 3,000 deaths per year. Keep reading to learn about lung disease causes, types, and prevention.

Why Difficult Feedback Affects Your Identity

How to Communicate Effectively in 11 Steps

How do you react to negative feedback? Does criticism make you act defensive? Why do you think that is? According to communication experts Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen, the reason some people react defensively to difficult feedback is that it challenges their identity—who they feel they are. You can even be triggered by feedback that isn’t directly about you, but is instead about someone close to you. Because your identity is formed in part by comparison to others and the success of your peers can reflect on your own. Keep reading to learn how your identity story influences your criticism

How to Prevent Prostate Cancer Naturally

What causes prostate cancer? Can prostate cancer be prevented? The exact causes of prostate cancer aren’t yet clear. However, there are several factors that have been shown to be associated with the risk of its development. By reducing these factors, you can significantly lower your risk of getting the disease. This article takes a look at how to prevent prostate cancer naturally, through diet and exercise.

The Richest Man in Babylon: Quotes by George Clason

Are you looking for The Richest Man in Babylon quotes by George Clason? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is a financial advice classic written in the 1920s. It distills his advice on how to acquire wealth, which is delivered by a fictional character Arkad. Here’s a selection of our top The Richest Man in Babylon quotes by George Samuel Clason.

Anticipating Industry Change: The Earlier, the Better

Do you keep up with industry trends? What type of industry change do you anticipate in the near future? Do you have an action plan on how to reorient your organization accordingly? As technological, political, and economical landscapes change, so too do the industries that operate within them. Fundamental changes to an existing industry structure can upend existing competitive dynamics and create valuable opportunities for those who are tuned in and ready to exploit them. In this article, we’ll take a look at the common sources of industry change (rising resource costs, deregulation, and technological advances) and how to anticipate