Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

How to Fix the Health Care System in the United States

How does the American health care system work? How does it differ from the systems in other developed countries? And why are so many Americans dissatisfied with the way it functions? Unlike most developed countries, the United States does not provide free health care to the population. Instead, American citizens are covered by either private or public health insurance, or a combination of both. This article takes a look at the main problems with the health care system in the United States and lists several ways it could be fixed.

Managing Fear: Techniques to Help You Succeed

Do you feel like fear is holding you back from pursuing your dreams? What fears surface when you think about taking action towards your goals? Fear can prevent you from achieving your goals. Everyone has fears, but successful people feel afraid and take action anyway. They also recognize that reaching their goals isn’t just going to happen—they have to be willing to do the necessary work, which often requires sacrifice. In this article, we’ll offer some tips for managing fear and encouraging yourself to do the work in spite of it.

How to Follow Through on Commitments: Simple Skills

Do you tend to follow through on commitments or quit halfway? How do you feel when you fail to stick it through? What do you think is stopping you from seeing things to completion? Making agreements and delivering on them is an important skill for successful people. When you fail to follow through, you risk losing the trust and respect of those around you. Subconsciously or consciously, you may start to doubt your capabilities, which can erode your self-worth. This article will discuss how to follow through on commitments and ensure you deliver.

The 3 Kinds of Globalization: Tech, Business, & Money

What exactly is globalization? What role does technology play in the increasing pace of globalization? Accelerations in technology have resulted in a corresponding acceleration in globalization—the flows of knowledge and information that connect the world and make every part dependent on all the other parts. According to Thomas Friedman, the author of Thank You for Being Late, there are three kinds of globalization happening in the world: 1) the flow of technological knowledge, 2) the flow of business, and 3) the flow of money. Keep reading to learn about the three types of globalization and their implications for the world at

Economics Basics: What Are Negative Externalities?

What are negative externalities? What do governments do in an attempt to control them? Negative externalities are costs incurred by non-involved parties as a result of an economic transaction. To prevent negative externalities, governments may impose externality charges. This article takes a look at negative economic externalities and how governments determine how to levy them on the consumer.

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield: Key Ideas

What is The Success Principles by Jack Canfield about? What are the major themes and lessons in the book? In The Success Principles, Jack Canfield details 67 principles to help anyone achieve their goals and dreams. The basic formula for success is to identify what you want, know that you deserve to have it, and use the book’s principles to get you there. Below is a brief overview of The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. We combined and reorganized the principles by theme for clarity and coherence.

Living a Goal-Oriented Life: The Benefits of Goal Setting

Do you set goals for yourself? How far into the future do you aim? How can the act of goal setting help you improve and move forward in your life? There are three main benefits to setting goals. First of all, setting goals for your life encourages you to develop new skills. Secondly, it pushes you to get out of your comfort zone. And thirdly, it helps you to generally grow as a person. Read more about the benefits of goal setting, how to outline and write your goals, and how to increase the likelihood of achieving them.

The Power of Your Words: Why the Truth Matters

Are you careful with your words? What do you think your life would be like if you always told the truth? Your words—spoken and unspoken—have a powerful effect on you and those around you, yet you don’t often think about this power. Being honest and telling the truth can be difficult. You might worry about being judged, feeling uncomfortable, or facing someone’s anger. But telling the truth is an important part of being an authentic person. Lying requires energy, and when you don’t do it, you can put that energy toward becoming your best self instead. Keep reading to learn

How to Tap Into Your Intuition: 3 Proven Techniques

What do you do when confronted with a major life challenge? Do you seek help from external sources (e.g. consult friends and family)? Or are you the kind of person who relies solely on internal input? When confronted with a challenge, many people know how to seek outside help. But few know how to access their inner wisdom or intuition. You can learn how to tap into your intuition to help you make decisions. In this article, you’ll learn how to tap into your intuition.

Why Donate to Charity: Tithing 101

Why donate to charity? What causes should you support? Do you think everyone who can afford it should donate a portion of their income to charity? Though growing your wealth is a worthy goal, so is sharing your wealth to help make the world a better place. Not only does it benefit charitable causes, but it is also deeply rewarding for you. Read about the benefits of sharing your wealth through tithing.