Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

Thomas Friedman: Rethinking Societal Morality

Is morality still relevant in today’s society? How does the current state of morality differ from the past? What were the main factors that brought about this change? According to Thomas Friedman, the author of Thank You for Being Late, the state of societal morality is changing fast as globalization and technological change are taking over the world. To keep up with these accelerations, we need to rethink morality by including ethics in education and building strong communities. In this article, we’ll discuss modern morality and what we can do to adapt our moral compass to the changes brought about

The Psychology Behind the Stock Market

How do investors make money in the stock market? What factors do they use to base their investment decisions? According to economist Tim Harford, stock market psychology is a nearly random walk that trends upwards. A report that says that stock prices will go up tomorrow, for example, will make stock prices go up today because people will buy them expecting them to go up tomorrow. In this article, we’ll explain the basics of stock market trading, how prices are valued, and how investors decide what stocks to invest in.

Just Believe in Yourself: 5 Tips With Examples

Do you think you can influence your life outcomes with your thoughts? Would you say that you just believe in yourself and your capabilities? Science has shown that what happens in our lives tends to follow what we think will happen, or what we’ve been conditioned to think will happen. So, to achieve what you want in life, just believe in yourself, believe it will happen, believe you can do it, and don’t be deterred by conventional wisdom that says otherwise. In this article, you’ll learn techniques to change your thinking and achieve success.

Don’t Make Assumption: Seek and Face the Truth

Do you feel like you tend to rush to conclusions too soon? Why is it important to hold yourself off making premature assumptions about the events in your life? It’s common to make up “stories” about a situation or experience to help us interpret it rather than asking questions to learn the truth. Often, our stories are negative, and they affect how we choose to act. In this article, you’ll learn to ask questions to determine what’s going on rather than letting your negative stories affect your emotions and guide your actions.

10 Tips for Responsible Technology Use

Do you feel you have control over your technology use? How do you manage to keep the never-ending stream of information through digital devices at bay? In the last 20 years, the world has undergone some major advancements in technology. While it’s exciting when new technology takes over the world, it’s important not to let it take over your mind because exposure to too much information has a negative effect on your well-being. In this article, we’ll share tips to embrace digital tools that make life easier while being selective and strategic enough to prevent feeling overwhelmed.

The Success Principles: Quotes by Jack Canfield

Looking for The Success Principles quotes by Jack Canfield? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? In The Success Principles, Jack Canfield details 67 principles to help anyone achieve their goals and dreams, based on his study and interviews with hundreds of successful people. 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. The following The Success Principles quotes highlight some of his key lessons.

How to Let Go of Limiting Money Beliefs

Do you find that money is hard to come by? Do you try to hold on to every dollar and almost never splurge to treat yourself? Where do you think these limiting money beliefs come from? Making enough money to enjoy the lifestyle you want can help you feel successful. But it’s easy to let limiting money beliefs and unhelpful behavior gets in the way. In this article, you’ll learn how to change your thinking to better position yourself for financial success.

How to Adapt U.S. Domestic Politics to Modern Times

What are the main challenges with the current state of U.S. domestic politics? How can the U.S. adapt its systems to keep up with the times? According to Thomas Friedman, the author of Thank You for Being Late, U.S. domestic politics is currently experiencing political upheaval because the present political system was developed in slower times. As a result, it can’t keep up with the three accelerations taking place in the world: 1) technology, 2) climate change, and 3) globalization. In this article, we’ll discuss the current state of American domestic politics and what we could do to make it

Tim Harford: Is Globalization Good for the Economy?

Is globalization good for the world’s economies? What are the main arguments that maintain that globalization is bad? The debate as to whether globalization is good for the global economy is not a simple one—there are many factors to take into account. Principles of comparative advantage highlight the positives of globalization. But globalization still has its skeptics. Mostly, skeptics focus on the arguments that globalization is bad for the planet and for the poor. In this article, we’ll discuss how globalization has changed the way economies function and consider two arguments against globalization: the planet argument and the poor argument.

How to Increase Your Income: 5 Actionable Strategies

Do you want to make more money without piling on overtime? What is the best way to increase your income? To build your wealth, you can either spend less of your earnings or earn more. Earning more is better because it allows you to save money for retirement while not having to forgo things you want to buy in the present. This article offers some suggestions for how to increase your income.