The World's Best Book Summaries
Are you suffering from a creative block? Do you want to know how to be more creative? Creativity doesn’t come naturally to some people. But everyone has an inner artist that can be released—it just takes some practice and the right mindset to get the creative juices flowing. Check out how to be more creative in six steps.
What’s the difference between bad stress and good stress? Can stress actually be beneficial? Stress is usually interpreted as being a nuisance in a person’s life, as it can cause burnout and has negative cognitive effects. While this is sometimes true, stress can also help you in demanding situations, promote personal growth, increase confidence, and more. Take a look at the effects of bad stress and good stress, and how to deal with each type.
Do you feel like life is unfair? How do you deal with unfairness? Wayne W. Dyer says that seeing something as unfair comes from comparison. When others are getting what you want, then you feel the need to even it out. Learn how to deal with unfairness in life.
Why are people unhappy? What are erroneous zones and how do they prevent happiness? Happiness may seem elusive, but Wayne W. Dyer asserts that you can choose to be happy at any moment, regardless of what’s happening around you. The problem is that you prevent yourself from being happy by allowing unproductive emotions to rule. Continue reading to learn the psychology behind erroneous zones and their effect on people’s happiness.
Are you worried about the future? Do you know how to stay in the present moment? One self-sabotaging behavior is being unable to stay in the present. Instead, you’re trapped in the past or overwhelmed with worries about the future. Find out how to stay in the present so you’re free of stress.
What’s material well-being? How do different philosophies define it? In what sense do you have it? Yale professors Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz contend that one component of a good life philosophy is that it promotes material well-being. In their book Life Worth Living, they explain that different thinkers have different standards of material well-being. Keep reading to learn about these intriguing perspectives.
Are you ready to get your life back on track? Why should you start small when making big changes? Get Your Sh*t Together delves into what it means to have your life in order. Knight provides a strategic roadmap to get there, taking a no-nonsense approach to self-improvement. Read below for a brief Get Your Sh*t Together book overview.
Do you have trouble getting started with new life habits? Do you lose momentum and fail to make the changes stick? Life Worth Living discusses the importance of creating your own philosophy of life. When you glean a new piece of your life philosophy, it’s important to translate your newfound values into action. This might require making changes to your life or even to yourself, which can be an intimidating prospect. Continue reading to learn how to make changes in your life, drawing on insights from economists, literary greats, and religious traditions.
Do you want to get your life together? What should you prioritize in your self-improvement journey? According to Sarah Knight, there are two parts to having your life together. Part one is about figuring out what you care about and letting go of the rest, and part two is about organizing your life. Below we’ll explain Knight’s four steps to getting your life together by focusing on what you care about.
What are the little things you need to take care of? Do you have an inbox with hundreds of unread emails? Is your house cluttered? Sometimes dealing with little things can make you feel more in control. To get your life together, Sarah Knight recommends starting small with tasks like emptying your email inbox and keeping the house clean. Learn how to focus on the little things before tackling the big projects.