The World's Best Book Summaries
Why is distrust of media so high? How and why do mainstream media outlets push political agendas? Candace Owens says that mainstream media are biased and hypocritical and that they cruelly exploit tragedies to assert their political views. Profit, she says, is at least one of the reasons behind this malpractice. Continue reading to learn about mainstream media bias, exploitation, and profit.
What is the importance of management in business? How do you build a team of managers that will last? In Built to Sell, John Warrillow claims that if you want to sell your business, you need to have a good team of managers in place who will stick by the change. This way, you can trust they can oversee every aspect of the company without you. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of management in business.
What is a positive cash flow? How do you create cash flow? Positive cash flow means your business is bringing in more money than it’s spending. According to John Warrillow’s book Built to Sell, generating positive cash flow is the key to creating sustainable growth that will make your business easier to sell. Here’s how to create cash flow for your small business.
What is the book Built to Sell about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Built to Sell, John Warrillow teaches you how to build a business you can sell. To create such a company, he provides a step-by-step process any business owner can follow. Read below for a brief Built to Sell book overview.
Why do we need fossil fuels? What’s the Green Road? Which option is ultimately better for the planet? On a global scale, we can take various paths to combat climate change. Activists say we should reduce emissions by investing in green energy and minimizing fossil fuel usage. Bjorn Lomborg says we should increase reliance on fossil fuels to spark economic growth. Keep reading to learn how fossil fuels could be the surprising solution to climate change.
How do Amazon employees pitch product ideas? Should you use slides when you present? How can you respect your audience’s precious time? In The Bezos Blueprint, business communication expert Carmine Gallo explains how to improve your communication by internalizing the principles that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos uses in his writing and speaking. We’ve organized these principles into four practical tips for effective communication. Keep reading if you’re ready to become a better communicator in both writing and speech.
What’s a carbon tax? What difference could a global carbon tax make for the economy and the environment? Beyond general strategies to combat climate change, Bjorn Lomborg also endorses specific policies in his book False Alarm. In particular, he argues that we should implement a global carbon tax. Read more to discover the benefits of a carbon tax.
How could we get the most out of solar, wind, and nuclear energy? What can we learn from trees about carbon emissions? What’s geoengineering? In the past, we’ve often solved problems via innovation—developing new approaches rather than relying on old ones. The same is true of climate change. This is the view of Bjorn Lomborg, who argues that we should invest in innovative solutions to climate change. Keep reading to learn about novel approaches to energy storage, nuclear energy, carbon capture technology, and geoengineering.
What is the EU’s Digital Services Act package? What are the intended benefits? Why is the big tech industry skeptical? The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) are each intended to make the internet safer and more equitable for both end-users and service providers. However, analysts are divided on whether the new laws will have the intended effect. Read on to learn about the EU’s Digital Services Act package, including concerns identified by analysts.
Want to know how to empower your team? Why is it important to empower teams? Author Jocko Willink developed a series of leadership principles based on his 20 years of experience as a U.S. Navy SEAL. According to him, by learning how to empower your team, you’ll elevate your team members to success by enabling them to become leaders themselves. Keep reading to learn how to empower your team to lead, according to Willink’s advice.