The World's Best Book Summaries
Why is salt so valuable? What is the history of the salt trade? According to Salt by Mark Kurlansky, salt was one of the first commodities traded over vast distances. This is because, at one point, salt was precious and humans needed it to survive. Keep reading to learn why salt’s value was—and still is—extremely high.
Do you feel disconnected from your employees? How do you build trust in the workplace? If you want to build trust in the workplace, you need to follow Judith Glaser’s advice in her book Conversational Intelligence. She says that you first need to identify your conversational blind spots, then take control of the conversation yourself. For more details on how to build trust in the workplace, keep reading.
What are the signs of emotional neglect in children? How can you easily recognize the signs? More often than not, children who suffer from emotional neglect try to cope with their trauma in their own way. Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsey Gibson explores three ways children navigate daily life with an emotionally immature parent. Keep reading to learn what the signs are to help children who are suffering from emotional neglect.
Do you have any bad habits you want to break? What are the best books on habit? Whether you’re looking to break bad habits or form good ones, reading self-improvement books is a good place to start. In these books, you’ll learn how powerful habits really are, and the steps you can take to benefit from them. Below are ten books on habits that you should read to instill healthy behaviors.
Why do we need salt? What is salt’s impact on technological and scientific innovation? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky argues that salt played a major role in developing new innovations. To understand this, we have to look at the way salt is harvested and where to find it on Earth. Continue reading to learn why we need salt for societal development.
Did you lose someone’s trust at work? How do you regain that trust? Losing someone’s trust is one of the hardest things imaginable, but it’s even harder to gain it back. In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser explains how to regain the trust at work that you lost. Continue reading to get back into someone’s good graces.
What are the effects of childhood neglect on adults? What relationship problems do emotionally neglected adults face? In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson explores three challenges common among adult children whose parents neglected them emotionally. They harbor deep emotional loneliness, have emotionally disconnected relationships, and lack self-worth. Continue reading to learn more about the effects of childhood neglect on adults.
Do you want to understand your relationships with your family better? What are the best books about family relationships? Families can be complicated. And sometimes, the only way to improve the relationships within dysfunctional families is to read and learn more about them. The books listed below focus on various familial topics, from childhood trauma to practicing healthy communication with parents. Keep reading for the best books about family relationships that you should add to your reading list.
What’s the secret to giving a good speech? How should you prepare for a speech? Public speaking is frightening to many people, but being prepared will help calm your nerves. Once you feel confident enough to get up on stage, you’ll be able to deliver a powerful speech that will inspire others. Below, we’ll look at how to give a good speech that’s authentic and unforgettable.
Is salt a seasoning or a spice? How long have people used salt to garnish their dishes? For millennia, people have used salt to season their food. Salt by Mark Kurlansky explains that salty sauces and salt crystals have always been used to enhance cuisines. Here’s why salt is considered a seasoning and not a spice.