The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists (Overview)

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What’s at the heart of your organization’s biggest challenge? How can you cut through complexity to find a solution that actually works? Strategy expert Richard Rumelt shares a powerful approach in The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists. His method helps leaders identify the core problem behind complex issues and build effective strategies to solve them. Continue reading for an overview of this practical book.

How to Achieve Inner Peace: Ed Mylett on Mindfulness & Prayer

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What does it take to stay mentally calm when life throws challenges your way? How can you train your mind to maintain internal peace despite external circumstances? Inner peace can keep you emotionally balanced as you pursue ambitious goals. Through mindfulness, acceptance, and spiritual practices, you can develop the mental strength to handle life’s ups and downs with grace. Keep reading to learn how to achieve inner peace with Ed Mylett’s advice from The Power of One More.

How to Stay Persistent: Stop Waiting and Take Action

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Do you know how to stay persistent with your goals? What are ways to take action on things you really want to achieve? You’ll inevitably run into challenges on your way toward success. Optimizing your energy can help you persist through hardships and adapt to meet your struggles. Continue reading to see how you should take action and be persistent on your journey.

The Biopsychosocial Model of Health (Explanation & Benefits)

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How is the biopsychosocial model of health different from the biomedical model? What holistic healing practices can you try? Physician and trauma expert Gabor Maté says that the biopsychosocial model is much more effective than the traditional biomedical model when it comes to healthcare. The biopsychosocial model takes thoughts, feelings, social interactions, and environment into account when it comes to health. Here’s Maté’s argument for the biopsychosocial model for health and healing.

How to Streamline a Process: 4 Key Questions to Ask & Answer

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What if you could save hours of time on repetitive tasks? How can you make your work processes more efficient without sacrificing quality? In his book Automate Your Busywork, entrepreneur and productivity expert Aytekin Tank explains how to eliminate redundant steps and create more efficient systems that adapt to changing needs. He says you can do this by examining your workflows and identifying opportunities for improvement. Read on to discover how to streamline a process by answering four key questions.

Billy Walters: Insider Trading and Other Run-Ins With the Law

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What happened in Billy Walters’s insider trading scandal? How did a legendary sports bettor end up in federal prison? From sports betting success to stock market controversy, Billy Walters’s story reveals the complex world of high-stakes gambling and financial trading. His journey includes multiple legal battles, from raids on his sports consulting business to his eventual conviction for insider trading with Dean Foods. Keep reading to discover how one of gambling’s most successful players navigated both victories and defeats in his controversial career.

The Science of Awe: Dacher Keltner on What Happens in the Brain

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What happens in your brain when you experience a moment of pure wonder? How can feeling awe actually bring people closer together? Psychology researcher Dacher Keltner discusses the science of awe in his book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He explains that awe-inspiring experiences can reduce self-centered thinking and activate powerful group bonding mechanisms in our brains. Keep reading to discover how moments of wonder can transform both your mind and your relationships with others.

The Best Baby Sleep Guide: Safety and Sound Asleep

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Do you need a baby sleep guide to make your nights easier? What are the basic things you need to know about sleep safety for babies? Alexis Dubief argues that contrary to popular belief, babies don’t naturally develop healthy sleep habits on their own—they need to be taught. However, without proper guidance, well-intentioned strategies can lead to poor sleep patterns.  Keep reading for an easy guide for healthy and safe sleep for newborn babies.