The World's Best Book Summaries
What is Joe Dispenza’s Becoming Supernatural about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In his book Becoming Supernatural, Joe Dispenza outlines a powerful plan for personal transformation. He says our subconscious mind is the most powerful aspect of our being, and we can use it to create the life we desire if we become aware of the power of our own thoughts. Below is a brief overview of Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza.
As an adult, how do you approach learning? How well can you read people? Do you know how to lower someone’s guard? In The Daily Laws, Robert Greene contends that we are steeped in false beliefs and that they direct our lives. His book provides a lesson for each day of the year on how to be more in tune with reality and, thus, find more fulfillment. Continue reading for an overview of The Daily Laws by Robert Greene, a bestselling author and an expert on power.
What is Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter’s book Triggers about? What’s the key message to take away from the book? In their book Triggers, executive coach Marshall Goldsmith and co-author Mark Reiter examine how triggers derail our efforts to behave in our best interests. They explain how you can become aware of your triggers, define the goals that will best serve you, and do the hard work of changing your behavior. Below is a brief overview of Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter.
How would your personal interactions change if you understood human nature better? How might you adjust your behavior based on power dynamics? According to Robert Greene, everyone seeks power to some degree. Greene advises you to accept that the “game” of power can’t be avoided and learn how to play it to your advantage. If you refuse to accept this reality, you risk being manipulated or sidelined. Read more to learn how to interact with people in a way that minimizes this risk.
What tasks do you do routinely? What if you could get them done more efficiently and free up time for more substantive work? In Someday Is Today, Matthew Dicks argues that achieving your dreams and overcoming mediocrity is possible, but only if you start acting now. He shares advice on how to maximize your time, efficiency, and productivity when it comes to everything you have to do, including your routine tasks. Continue reading to learn how to get things done faster in three practical ways.
What does it take to change your life? Why do people get stuck in their old patterns and struggle to change against their best interests? Change doesn’t happen overnight. People who think that they can overhaul their life quickly are so focused on hitting the next milestone that they fail to recognize smaller, slower progression. As a result, they feel discouraged even when making progress. Here’s why change is a journey, according to Michelle Obama.
Do you struggle to resist your impulses? How does acting on impulse prevent you from achieving your goals? Our impulses often get the better of us, prompting us to behave in ways that contradict our best interests. In their book Triggers, Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter explain how to stop impulsive behavior by identifying your “triggers”—stimuli and situations that prompt you to react impulsively. Here are three strategies for keeping your behavior in check so that you can stay on track toward your goals.
What did you enjoy as a child? What makes you different? What do you care about most? In The Daily Laws, Robert Greene argues that we lead our lives guided by false beliefs. He discusses how you can break free from false notions of success and happiness by identifying your unique life purpose and pursuing mastery in your field. Read more for Greene’s advice on how to discover your purpose and an exercise to help you implement Greene’s ideas.
Are you a perfectionist? Do you analyze every last detail only to miss the big picture? In Someday Is Today, Matthew Dicks shares tips for accomplishing extraordinary things. He discusses ways to maximize your time, efficiency, and productivity so you can become as successful as possible, as soon as possible. One solution is to stop being a perfectionist and a micro-analyzer and just get on with the task at hand. Continue reading to learn how to stop overanalyzing and start getting things done.
What are behavioral triggers? Why do certain stimuli or situations push us to act in ways that sabotage our best efforts? Every day, we encounter triggers that prompt us to behave in certain ways. A trigger can be positive or negative, pleasant or unpleasant, productive or unproductive. Similarly, some triggers push us toward our goals while others pull us away from them. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of triggers.