Rina Shah

An avid reader for as long as she can remember, Rina’s love for books began with The Boxcar Children. Her penchant for always having a book nearby has never faded, though her reading tastes have since evolved. Rina reads around 100 books every year, with a fairly even split between fiction and non-fiction. Her favorite genres are memoirs, public health, and locked room mysteries. As an attorney, Rina can’t help analyzing and deconstructing arguments in any book she reads.

Ghetto Neighborhoods: Another Racist Stereotype

What are “ghetto” neighborhoods? How does space racism contribute to this offensive stereotype about predominantly Black communities? Ghetto neighborhoods is a racist term used to describe Black neighborhoods. The reality is that predominantly Black areas were formed as a result of racism and space racism keeps these communities from receiving adequate resources for public services. Keep reading to understand the relationship between space racism and the “ghetto” neighborhoods stereotype.

Tim Ferriss: Tips for Body Recomposition

Are you looking for tips from Tim Ferriss? What are the top Tim Ferriss tips from The 4-Hour Body? The 4-Hour Body is about the recomposition of your body with the right strategies that work for you. The tips from Tim Ferriss include advice about diet, exercise, supplements, and temperature manipulation. Read more about Tim Ferriss, tips for body recomp, and The 4-Hour Body.

Self-Experimentation: The Core of The 4-Hour Body

What is self-experimentation? Why is self-experimentation important for The 4-Hour Body lifestyle? Self-experimentation is the process of testing strategies on yourself to find what works best for you and what you want. It is at the core of The 4-Hour Body. Read more about self-experimentation and how to do it responsibly.

What Is Antiracism? The Answer From Ibram X. Kendi

What is antiracism? How is knowing the answer important to combating racism? Ibram X. Kendi’s book How to Be an Antiracist shows how the opposite of a racist is an antiracist. So, what is antiracism and how it different from being not racist? Keep reading to find out the answer to the question “what is antiracism?”

The Middle Class Trap: Don’t Settle for Average

What is the middle class trap? How does it relate to an average mindset, and why is that problematic? The middle class trap is the idea that pursuing the dream of being “middle class” actually means you’d be trapped in a struggle when you should aim higher. In terms of The 10X Rule, it is like an average mindset in which you don’t aim for better and end up stuck at mediocre. Keep reading to better understand the middle class trap and how it exemplifies the problematic, average mindset.

Slow Carb Food List for the 4-Hour Body Diet

Are you considering the Slow Carb diet? Do you need a Slow Carb food list to help you stay on track? This Slow Carb food list breaks down the rules of the diet in The 4-Hour Body. With this 4-Hour Body food list, you can see results like author Tim Ferriss did. Read on for the Slow Carb food list and rules to stick to.

The Psychology of Success: The 10X Difference

What is the psychology of success? How does The 10X Rule describe the mentality of successful people? The psychology of success is the mentality that successful people have when approaching their goals and work. In The 10X Rule, Grant Cardone describes the psychology of success as going “all in” on what you want. Read more about the psychology of success and how following The 10X Rule can make all the difference.

Violent Blacks: Stereotype Based on Bodily Racism

What is the stereotype of violent Blacks? How does this stereotype utilize bodily racism? Bodily racism is the belief that some races are more primitive, dangerous, or violent. The belief that violent Blacks are the norm and to be expected is based on this type of racism. Keep reading for more about the stereotype of violent Blacks and where it comes from.

Uplift Suasion: Being Too Good for Racism

What is uplift suasion? Why is this strategy for addressing racism problematic? Uplift suasion is the idea that White people won’t be racist if Black people just show them how good they are. Of course, this validates racist ideas and puts the pressure on Black people prove them wrong. Read more about uplift suasion and why it doesn’t work.

Slow Carb Diet Cheat Day: Why You Need It

What is the Slow Carb Diet cheat day? Why is having a day off from your diet important? The Slow Carb Diet cheat day is the one day every week where you don’t follow the rules. In The 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss explains the importance of the cheat day. Read more about the Slow Carb Diet cheat day and why you need it.