Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

St. Louis Park: A Safe Haven West of Minneapolis

What is St. Louis Park famous for? Why did the Jewish population of North Minneapolis relocate to St. Louis Park? St. Louis Park is a suburb west of Minneapolis that became a safe haven for Jewish immigrants during the anti-Semitic discrimination in the 1880s and early 1900s. St. Louis park was more welcoming than other suburbs, and it was platted with started homes and realtors didn’t mind selling to Jews. Many Jews left North Minneapolis and relocated to St. Louis Park to escape the discrimination. Keep reading to learn more about St. Louis Park’s community.

How to Respond to Feedback: Do’s and Don’ts

What do you do when someone gives you feedback? Do you want to know how to respond to feedback? Feedback is a useful tool to achieve your goals because it can tell you when you’re getting off track and need to correct your course. Instead of feeling criticized, think of feedback as an opportunity to learn and adjust accordingly. In this article, you’ll learn about different types of feedback, why we aren’t always great at responding to it, how to respond to feedback better, and how to use it to achieve your goals.

Stop Complaining and Take Responsibility for Your Life

What do you do when life just doesn’t go your way? Do you blame other people and external circumstances, or do you suck it up and take responsibility for your life? Blaming the external circumstances for your misfortunes is easy, and while they may have indeed contributed to your plight, complaining won’t help you fix it. To achieve success, it’s better to believe that you’re completely responsible for your quality of life and have the power to improve it. In this article, you’ll learn how to change your behavior, stop complaining, and take responsibility for your life.

How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer: Know the Basics

Is it possible to prevent colorectal cancer? What are some things you can do to lower your risk of developing the disease? Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Most cases of colorectal cancer could have been prevented. The most important rule of thumb to prevent colorectal cancer is to get regular stool testing starting at the age of 50 to 75. Diet is another important prevention factor. Below is a list of things you can do to lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer.

How to Practice Positive Self-Talk: Skills for Life

Is your internal monologue mostly positive or negative? How does negative self-talk affect your character? And what can you do to override it with positive self-talk? Research has shown that when we talk to ourselves, it’s mostly about ourselves, and it’s mostly negative. Negative self-talk colors our view of what’s possible and makes us unmotivated to act. Plus, our body reacts physically to the negative things we say about ourselves. Learning how to practice positive self-talk can help you in many facets of your life. In this article, you’ll learn to recognize negative self-talk and limiting beliefs and how to

Jeffrey Gitomer: How to Be Successful at Sales

Do you work in high-profile sales? What can you do to level up your sales game? Jeffrey Gitomer, the author of several best-selling books on sales, argues that to be successful at sales, you must first create an atmosphere conducive to buying. To this end, you must first prepare by doing your research on the prospect’s business. Once you understand their needs, try to secure a meeting with the top decision-maker in the company. And after getting in front of the person who can say “yes” to a sale, the next step is to give value. Here are some tips

Developing New Habits: How to Make Them Stick

How do habits influence your daily life? Are there any habits you’d like to get rid of? What is the best way to go about developing new habits? Habits automate some of your life. Over time, you’ve learned to live your life a specific way, from safe driving to how you eat breakfast. But habits can also be undesirable behaviors, like drinking too much soda or being late. Eventually, you may suffer the consequences of your bad habit. For example, the consequence of drinking too much soda might be developing diabetes. The solution? Rid yourself of bad habits by replacing

Thomas Friedman: Thank You for Being Late—Overview

What is Thomas Friedman’s Thank You for Being Late about? What are the three main forces that, according to the author, are shaping the current landscape of the world? In Thank You for Being Late, Thomas Friedman aims to explain: what the current conditions (as of 2016) are and how we can best adapt to them. He discusses how these conditions arose as the three forces that shape the world (technology, globalization, and climate change) all accelerated at once—and how we can adapt to them. Below is a brief overview of the takeaways from Thank You for Being Late by

The Law of Attraction: Explanation and Examples

What is the Law of Attraction? Do you believe that you can influence your life outcomes with your thoughts? The Law of Attraction states that your thoughts can attract the things you want. It comes from the field of quantum mechanics, which says that two different particles can exhibit linked properties even if they’re on opposite sides of the universe. Keep reading to learn how to use the law of attraction, explained with examples.

Finding Your Purpose in Life: Tips and Strategies

Do you feel like you lack purpose and direction in your life? How do people even discover their purpose? Finding your purpose in life is not just a cheesy cliche tossed around by spiritual gurus. If you haven’t decided on your purpose, your life won’t be as nearly as fulfilling as it could have been if it was informed by a sense of direction that’s in turn informed by your dream. Read more about finding your purpose in life and how to take your first steps to achieve it.