Katie Doll, Author at Shortform Books

How to Become a Hero in Real Life: Sharma’s 5 Principles

Do you admire heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman? Did you know you can also be a superhero? For Robin Sharma, a hero is an ordinary person who lives in an extraordinary way. You don’t need to be a genius or have any exceptional talents to be a hero in Sharma’s eyes—you just need to fully commit to your purpose in life, exhibit positive attributes, and try to make the world a better place. Discover how to become a hero, according to The Everyday Hero Manifesto.

New Beginnings in Life: 3 Ways to Accept Endings

Why should you learn to accept endings? What are ways to welcome new beginnings in life? According to Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud, endings are an inevitable and often beneficial part of life. For new, healthy patterns to begin, old patterns must end. Let’s take a look at the mindset you need to be in to accept that these new beginnings aren’t a bad thing.

The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel: Book Overview

What is The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel about? Do you frequently delay important work until right before the deadline? In The Procrastination Equation, Piers Steel discusses the reasons behind procrastination and its consequences. He also provides strategies for combating the most common procrastination triggers. Read below for a brief overview of The Procrastination Equation.

The Best Gabor Maté Scattered Minds Quotes About ADHD

What are the best quotes from Scattered Minds? What can you take away about the development of ADHD from these quotes? Gabor Maté is an internationally renowned family doctor with expertise in childhood development and the impacts of trauma on health. He argues that understanding the social and psychological roots of ADHD can help you treat it in your child without medication. Take a look at Gabor Maté’s Scattered Mind quotes with context.

Good Service in Restaurants: Why EMP Gives Gifts to Customers

How do fine-dining restaurants put their customers first? What makes the service at Eleven Madison Park exceptional? Eleven Madison Park (EMP) is known for going out of its way for its customers, even by creating dishes off the menu. Will Guidara explains why giving gifts to customers is an exceptional way of guaranteeing the customers’ return. Let’s look at how EMP shows that good service in restaurants goes a long way.

The 3 Reasons for Procrastinating: Why We Avoid Tasks

What are the top three reasons for procrastinating? What is the psychology behind procrastination? In The Procrastination Equation, Piers Steel defines procrastination as purposefully putting off tasks against your better judgment and contrary to your best interests. He also gives the top three reasons we procrastinate. Let’s dive into those reasons to see if you fall into any of these categories.

How to Know When It’s Time to Move On

When will you know when it’s time to move on? How should you assess difficult situations and relationships? It’s important to determine where to implement endings in your life so you aren’t stuck in the past. Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud offers suggestions for assessing both the difficult situations and relationships in your life. Continue reading to make hard assessments of areas in your life.

How to Have Fun as an Adult: 4 Ways to Embrace Play in Life

Are you bored with your routine every day? What are ways to have fun as an adult? Play isn’t just reserved for kids. Adults should take time in their life to have some fun every once in a while. You just have to find what’s enjoyable for you. Keep reading to find out how to have fun as an adult and why it’s important for everybody.

What Does ADHD Look Like? Breaking Down the Symptoms

What does ADHD look like? What are the primary symptoms of ADHD? Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté explains that if you have ADHD, you experience at least two of three primary symptoms: difficulty with attention, difficulty with impulse control, and difficulty with stillness. You may also struggle with secondary symptoms, including difficulty with self-esteem and difficulty with relationships. Let’s explore each of the symptoms in detail.

How to Improve Friendships—And Why It’s So Important

Do you prioritize time with your friends? How might each of your friendships be stronger? Children value the friendships they make in school or other activities, but adults too often brush them off. This is because most adults are in different stages of life, so friends come and go more easily. It doesn’t have to be this way—and it shouldn’t. Discover how to improve friendships so you can value them the way you did as a child.