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Outliers by Gladwell—Discussion Questions to Reflect on

Are you looking for discussion questions about Outliers? How can you apply Malcolm Gladwell’s lessons to your own life? In Outliers, Gladwell argues that the self-made man is a myth. Instead, he says success depends just as much on factors that lie beyond the individual and the individual’s control, including where and when they were born and what kind of family they were born into. Here are some Outliers discussion questions to consider.

The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis: Overview & Takeaways

Do you understand why you make the choices you do? How prone to error is the human mind? Thanks to the groundbreaking research by two Israeli psychologists, Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, we can get at the answers to these questions. Their collaboration produced ideas that reshaped the way psychology understands the mind. Keep reading for an overview of The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis.

Moneyball: Post-Reading Discussion Questions

Have you read Moneyball by Michael Lewis? Are you looking for discussion questions to further your understanding of the book? Baseball’s old guard—a consortium of coaches, scouts, general managers, owners, former players, and sports journalists—have rigid conceptions of what a good player is and how teams are supposed to win games. But the success of the 2002 Oakland A’s proves that much of it is hopelessly wrong. Here are some Moneyball discussion questions to consider.

Get to the Point: Book Overview and Takeaways

What is the book Get to the Point! about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Get to the Point!, Schwartzberg argues that anyone can make a point that leads to action or change. You just have to know what your point is and how to convey it effectively. Read below for a brief overview of Schwartzberg’s book Get to the Point!.

She Comes First by Ian Kerner: Book Overview

What is She Comes First by Ian Kerner about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In She Comes First, Ian Kerner explains that for sex to adequately satisfy both partners, we must change the narrative—men should ensure their female partner orgasms first. And the best way to accomplish this is through cunnilingus. Read below for an overview of She Comes First by Ian Kerner.

The Big Short by Michael Lewis: Discussion Questions

The Millionaire Next Door and Wealth Building

Are you looking for exercises and discussion questions for The Big Short? How can you apply the lessons in the book to your own life? The Big Short by Michael Lewis explores the origins of and fallout from the 2007-2008 financial crisis through the eyes of a handful of eccentric and oddball investors who saw that the U.S. housing market—and, by extension, the entire financial system—was built on a foundation of sand. Continue reading for The Big Short discussion questions and exercises.

The Secret: Book Club and Reflection Questions

Have you read The Secret by Rhonda Byrne? How can you apply the lessons in the book to your personal and work life? At the heart of The Secret is the concept of the Law of Attraction—use your thoughts to attract the things you want. If you focus on thoughts about who you want to be or what you want in life, you will attract those ideas and things back as your life experience. Below, we’ve put together some The Secret book club questions for you to consider.

She Comes First: Quotes on Improving Your Sex Life

What are some She Comes First quotes? What can we learn from these quotes about healthy sex? In She Comes First, Ian Kerner claims that traditional beliefs about sex benefit men, not women. To make sure women experience pleasure during sex, their partner should make sure she has an orgasm first. Read below for She Comes First quotes that explain why female orgasms should take priority.

William Deresiewicz’s Excellent Sheep: Book Overview

Are prestigious schools the best schools? What should parents and students look for when selecting a college? In his book Excellent Sheep, William Deresiewicz claims that elite US colleges and universities are so selective and profit-oriented that they perpetuate social inequality and deprive students of high-quality learning. He argues that the solution is to make high-quality college education accessible to all American students. Keep reading for an overview of the book, along with an exercise to review the content.

The Tipping Point: Discussion Questions and Book Quiz

Are you looking to further your understanding of The Tipping Point? Do you understand all of the lessons from the book? The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell (the author of Outliers) focuses on how to push ideas or products to a tipping point in order to create a social epidemic. He identifies three factors that can be adjusted to tip an idea to a social epidemic: the messenger, the message itself, or the context of the message. Below, we’ve put together some The Tipping Point discussion questions and a quiz, with answers.