Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

The Top 10 Goal-Setting Books to Add to Your Reading List

How do you set goals for yourself? Where do you even start? How do you align your goals with your values and vision for your life? If you’re lucky, you know what you want from life and you have no doubt that this path is the right one. But if you aren’t sure, it’s never too early (or too late) to think about what goals you want to pursue in life. To help guide you, we’ve compiled a roundup of the best goal-setting books to add to your reading list.

The Secret to Getting Rich May Surprise You

What’s the secret to getting rich? Where should you channel your energy if you want to build serious wealth? There isn’t really a secret to getting rich. You get rich by creating value, and you create value by solving problems and catering to the needs of people. Therefore, if you want to get rich, you should reorient your focus from making money to creating value. Here’s why you can’t create wealth without creating value.

Can You Build Wealth by Earning Compound Interest?

How to be Rich and Successful: 3 Steps to Follow

Can you get rich off compound interest? Why is relying on compound interest a bad wealth-building strategy? According to entrepreneur and investor MJ DeMarco, earning compound interest alone won’t get you rich. Instead of relying on compound interest to generate wealth, use it as a supplement to your profits. Here’s why you shouldn’t rely on compound interest as your only way to acquire wealth.

How to Fix a Broken Relationship: Advice From Pros

Is your relationship not working? How can you mend a relationship that lost its spark? What are some signs that your relationship is broken beyond repair? Problems are part of life and a part of being in a relationship. When your relationship is broken, the key is not to fixate on the problems but to look for effective and mutually beneficial resolution options. With this in mind, here’s how to mend a broken relationship and how to end it—if you decide that’s the right thing to do.

Best NFT Blogs and Podcasts to Follow in 2022

Do you want to learn about NFTs? Where can you find NFT resources you can trust? With everything going on with NFTs, it can be hard to keep tabs on the industry. Not to mention, all the new terminology used in the NFT industry. Whether you’re new to the world of NFTs or looking for a credible resource to follow up on the latest developments, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the best NFT resources, including blogs and podcasts, to help you navigate the ever-changing NFT space.

Loving Your Job: Work Doesn’t Have to Suck

Are you happy at your job? What are some things you can do to improve your job satisfaction? Your job satisfaction inevitably affects the rest of your life. Being happy at work is linked to better physical and mental health—the lack of which may drain the energy you need both to enjoy your personal life and succeed at work. Time management expert Laura Vanderkam explains why loving your job is so important and how you can increase your job satisfaction by creating your perfect position.

The Ultimate Guide to Changing Organizational Culture

How do you institute a change in an organization’s culture? Why can’t corporate culture be enforced in a top-down fashion? Changing organizational culture is the first step to implementing any other changes in a company (e.g. operational or restructuring). Any organizational changes will likely be illusory unless there’s a transformation of the broader culture because policy, practice, and process are all ultimately downstream from culture. In this article, you’ll learn what exactly is meant by “organizational culture,” why it’s important, and what it takes to change it.

How to Stop Living Above Your Means

Do you have trouble saving money? Do you tend to spend more than you earn? How does living above your means hinder your financial prospects? In this day and age of conspicuous consumption, it has become the norm to live above your means. While it could be fun for a while, it damages your long-term financial prospects by driving you further and further into debt. Here’s how to stop living above your means.

Paying for Chores: Reasons to Delegate Your Housework

Do you delegate your housework? Is paying for chores worth it? People are often reluctant to hire others to do their housework because it costs too much. This is for two main reasons. First, housework only seems expensive because it’s considered free female labor. Second, hiring a maid is worth the investment because it buys you back time to focus on more important tasks. Here’s why you should delegate your housework despite the costs involved.

Is Bitcoin Inflation Possible? Saifedean Ammous Explains

How does inflation influence the value of bitcoin? Why is bitcoin not affected by inflation? Bitcoin is a very “hard” currency and thus does not lose value due to inflation. According to economist Saifedean Ammous, the “hardness” of money is one of the most important factors determining how good a type of money is. Here’s why the price of bitcoin isn’t affected by inflation.