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The Third Door: Alex Banayan Uncovers the Mindset of Success

How do people like Steven Spielberg and Bill Gates succeed? What lessons from their lives and careers can you apply to your own? In The Third Door, Alex Banayan writes that success is like a nightclub with three doors. He argues that the third door is the best—and really, only—route to getting ahead of the crowd. He learned this from interviewing (and trying to interview) several wildly successful people. Continue reading for an overview of Banayan’s book, and find out what “the third door” is.

6 Blue Mind Quotes From Wallace J. Nichols (With Context)

Why do you feel so serene sitting on the beach, looking out at the ocean? Why does the mere sound of waves calm you down? This is the Blue Mind experience. In the book Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols argues that water has a profound impact on our well-being and health because it induces a calming, meditative state. Read on for six Blue Mind quotes that will help you appreciate this fascinating book.

Jill Bolte Taylor’s Whole Brain Living: Book Overview

What is Jill Bolte Taylor’s Whole Brain Living about? How do the different parts of our brains work together like a team? When neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a stroke on the left side of her brain, her life as she knew it dissolved as she lost access to basic cognitive functions. Taylor’s key insight from her experience is that we can choose to access different parts of our brains. Read below for an overview of Whole Brain Living and how to improve your emotional well-being.

The Distracted Mind: Book Overview and Takeaways

What is The Distracted Mind about? What is the negative impact of technology on human brains? In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen define the distracted mind and the ways that technology has exacerbated it. They also discuss their proposed strategies for alleviating this condition by taking steps to improve our brain’s cognitive control and by modifying our environment. Read below for a brief overview of The Distracted Mind.

Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect by Bob Rotella: Overview

Do you want to improve your golf game? Why is your mental state almost as important as your form? How can you prevent a bad shot from ruining the rest of your game? If you’ve ever talked yourself out of choosing the right club or agonized over whether to try to muscle it over a water hazard, Bob Rotella’s Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect is here to help. In this book, Rotella provides a framework for improving the mental side of your golf game. Read below for a brief overview of Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect.

Why We’re Polarized by Ezra Klein: Book Overview & Takeaways

Why are Americans so politically divided? Can anything be done about it? Why We’re Polarized by Ezra Klein argues that Americans are split into two sharply contrasting groups rooted in partisan identities. He believes this is a departure from previous eras when political divides were more about issues than identities. Continue reading for an overview of this book that provides insight into what’s going on in America today.

Rachel Rodgers’ We Should All Be Millionaires: Overview

Why are most self-made millionaires men? Why do women find it more difficult to become millionaires? What can you do to become one? In We Should All Be Millionaires, Rachel Rodgers discusses ways to develop a positive money mindset, manage your time and energy, and increase your wealth by recognizing the worth of your work. These steps are crucial for women who want to feel empowered about making more money. Read below for a brief overview of Rachel Rodgers’ We Should All Be Millionaires.

John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Are you always in a rush? Does it feel like there’s never enough time to do everything you need to do? Pastor and author John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry explores our cultural obsession with rushing and examines how it harms our relationships, health, and spirituality. Comer argues that you can escape this culture of rushing by following the lifestyle of Jesus. Continue reading for an overview of this insightful book that can put you on the path to an unhurried life.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Study Guide for Self-Reflection

Are you ready to make some lifestyle changes? What could you do differently to get more out of life? In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer shares insights on what it means to rush through life, why we rush, and how doing so harms us and others. He provides practical advice on how to live a slower, more fulfilling life by following Jesus’s lifestyle. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry study guide below will help you apply the book’s principles to your life.

Discover Your True North: Quotes About Top-Notch Leadership

What are the best Discover Your True North quotes? Why is it hard to be a leader not only for others but for yourself? Being a leader is much more than just telling people what to do and expecting results. It’s building mutual respect between every worker at your company and finding a balance between life and work. Below we’ll look at four Discover Your True North quotes so you can reach your full potential as a leader.