The World's Best Book Summaries
What was there before the Big Bang? Did the universe just spring up into existence from nothing? While we can’t possibly be 100% sure, we do have an informed guess about the pre-Big-Bang state of affairs of the universe. We know that the universe today obeys concrete scientific laws, so it stands to reason that it had done so before the Big Bang. Here is out best guess at what happened before the Big Bang.
Why is healthcare so expensive in the U.S. compared to other countries? Why do American doctors make so much money? There are several reasons why healthcare costs in America are so exorbitantly high. Medical school fees are only part of the problem—the most salient reason is that U.S. healthcare prices are determined by market forces. In most other countries, healthcare is at least partially under the control of the government. To understand how this state of affairs has come to be, we need to go back to the middle of the 20th century.
Does your company have a Just Cause? What is the larger need—beyond the immediate provision of the product—that your business aims to fulfil? A Just Cause outlines the reason you are in business beyond the provision of any one specific product or service. It provides a context for all the decisions you’ll make and inspires people to work hard and make sacrifices because they believe in the cause. In this article, we will take a look at the characteristics of a Just Cause and how a Just Cause looks like in real-world business.
What is it like to work at Amazon? Is Jeff Bezos really as ruthless as his reputation indicates? Amazon’s work culture is unlike any other technology company. Jeff Bezos is relentless about being frugal and expects every employee to work tirelessly to help build his company. Learn what Amazon’s work culture is like below.
What was Sam Walton’s story? How did a small-town guy end up founding one of America’s largest retail stores? Although he had a rough childhood, Sam Walton’s life motto was to never lose. After leaving the army, Walton decided to buy a Benjamin Franklin variety store which would eventually turn into Walton’s Five and Dime. Continue reading to learn more about Sam Walton’s story.
How can practicing calm and stillness help you to fight anxiety? What are the major barriers to calm and stillness? In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown advises readers to practice calm and stillness in order to fight anxiety. Her goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety—that’s nearly impossible—but to help you recognize it and work on ways to reduce its impact. Here is Brené Brown’s advice on how to practice calm and stillness and what barriers you’ll need to overcome.
Is Ryan Holiday’s Perennial Seller worth reading? How do you create a product that will provide value and bring profit for many years to come? Ryan Holiday’s Perennial Seller is light on how to actually create a new product. Unlike other “thought leaders” and experts who are focused on shortcuts to success (social media marketing, raising capital, hacking bestseller lists), Holiday comes at it from a different angle—creating something that will stand the test of time. Below is a brief overview of Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work That Lasts by Ryan Holiday.
Are you purposefully writing your life story, or are you just going through the motions and taking whatever comes your way? Do you truly believe that you can fulfill your dreams and create the life you want? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod tells his own life story. It’s a tale of overcoming challenges and taking control of his life, serving as inspiration to others. You, too, can write your life story and fulfill your dreams. Read on to discover insights that you can apply to achieve the life you want.
What is the unified theory of everything? Is it possible to come up with both a correct and coherent explanation of all universal phenomena? A unified theory of everything is the ultimate theoretical framework that fully and coherently explains all universal phenomena. This is extraordinarily difficult and likely impossible, but humanity’s quest to achieve the ultimate understanding of the universe means we’ll keep trying. Keep reading to learn about the unified theory of everything.
What causes conflict? What is the role of cooperation in conflict resolution? According to the Arbinger Institute, conflict arises when one or both of the parties harbor one or more of the four biases: 1) the superiority bias, 2) the entitlement bias, 3) the performative bias, and 4) the inferiority bias. Cooperative conflict resolution is only possible when both parties recognize they are biased and are willing to work through their biases. In this article, we’ll explore how to recognize when we’re biased, how to remove that bias, and how to cultivate a cooperative mindset.