Shortform Books

To Spend Your Time Wisely, Learn How to Say No

Do you often find yourself spending time on unproductive activities that add neither value nor enjoyment? Do you struggle to say no to distractions and discipline yourself to focus on what’s important? From the workplace to home, our lives are filled with distractions that prevent us from spending time on what’s important to us. As an adult, however, you have to learn to spend your time wisely and say no to time-wasting activities. In this article, you’ll learn how to say no to distractions and pursue the activities that matter to you.

A Warning by Anonymous: Book Overview

What is A Warning about? Who is the anonymous author behind the controversial bestseller? In the 2019 bestseller A Warning, the author discusses the behind-the-scenes of Donald Trump’s presidency. The book is written anonymously in hopes of keeping the focus on the message rather than on attacking the messenger, although “Anonymous” doesn’t rule out revealing his or her identity at some point in the future. Here is a brief overview of A Warning by Anonymous.

The Long-Term Impacts of Systemic Racism in Schools

Is there still systemic racism in schools? How does systemic racism occur? What are the possible long-term impacts of the situation? Although schools are no longer legally segregated, that does not mean that school systems unbiased. Systemic racism in schools is very real and the repercussions affect the students long after they graduate. Learn how and why systemic racism in schools occurs and the long-term impacts on society and individuals.

Heart Talks: Creating a Safe Space for Self-Expression

What do you do when you are in the grip of a negative feeling? Do you discuss what’s bothering you with other people? Or do you try to suppress it, keeping it to yourself? We’re often better at telling people what to do than listening to what they have to say. And many of our institutions, like businesses and schools, are structured around talking with little listening. Without an opportunity to express themselves, people may hold their discontent or issues inside. To remedy this, create space for discussions, or “Heart Talks,” where people can share their concerns, wishes, and dreams

The E-Myth: Book Overview and Key Takeaways

What can small business leaders learn from the E-Myth book? How can it give a business a better chance to succeed? In The E-Myth Revisited, Michael E. Gerber explains how focusing solely on the product—and just trying to work harder—undermines new businesses. The right approach is to view your business like a franchise—to systematize operations so that it no longer relies on you. Read more to learn the primary principles from the E-Myth book.

The 10 Rules From The Energy Bus: An In-Depth Guide

What are the 10 rules from The Energy Bus? What can George’s story teach you about the power of positivity? The Energy Bus tells the fictional story of George, a depressed middle manager at a lightbulb manufacturing company, whose negativity is ruining his career and marriage. When George encounters an ebullient bus driver things begin turning around, with the help of 10 simple rules. Find an in-depth guide to the 10 rules from The Energy Bus below.

The 2 Major Health Benefits of Positive Thinking

How does positivity affect your health? How can you get the health benefits of positive thinking Positivity affects your health by creating balance and harmony within your body. You can get the health benefits of positive thinking by changing how you feel about your body to boost your positivity. This affects your overall health and well-being. Read on to discover the health benefits of positive thinking.

The Man With No Memories: The Jimmie G. Case Study

Who was Jimmie G. from The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat? What made Jimmie G.’s case study on Korsakov’s syndrome so unique? Jimmie G. was one of psychologist Oliver Sacks’ patients who suffered from Korsakov’s syndrome. Jimmie G.’s was very similar to ten-second-Tom from the movie 50 First Dates in that his memory of the last 30 years was wiped and he was stuck in an eternal present. Continue reading to learn all about the amazing case of Jimmie G.

Missile Defense and the Merchants of Doubt

What was the truth regarding missile defense during the Cold War? How did doubt-mongering impact the debate? In Merchants of Doubt, historians Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway look at doubt-mongering in several contexts, including strategic missile defense. They discuss the science and how certain merchants of doubt entered the arena and affected public awareness and policy. Read more to learn how merchants of doubt impacted the missile defense narrative.

Celebrate Your Success: Don’t Focus on Failure

What Is the Secret to Living a Happy Life?

Do you celebrate your accomplishments? Or do you wait until you reach a significant breakthrough? Why is it important to celebrate your success, no matter how small? It’s common to focus more on our failures than our successes. We tend to take even small successes for granted. But over time, this can diminish your self-esteem and work against your continued achievement. In this article, you’ll learn why celebrating your success is important, as well as several techniques for how to do so.