Shortform Books

Approachable Body Language Makes a Good First Impression

Why should you pay attention to your body language if you want to make a great first impression? Do you give closed body language cues without even knowing it? Your body language determines people’s first impressions of you. So, it’s important to understand the various body language cues and learn to leverage them if you want people to find you open and welcoming. Keep reading to learn how to exhibit approachable body language around others.

How to Keep a Conversation Flowing & End on a High Note

Would you like to feel more confident and skilled in social situations? What do you still have to learn about the art of conversation? Being skilled in initiating a conversation is important, but it’s also valuable to know how to keep a conversation flowing and then end it well. We’ve put together some tips from several communication experts that directly address these two skills. Keep reading to learn several techniques that will help make you an excellent conversationalist.

How to Make the World a Better Place: 5 Actions to Take

Are you ready to make a change in society? What are ways to make the world a better place? Even with so many advancements that have made lives easier, the world is far from perfect. With climate change getting worse every year and people not getting along, there’s room to make the world a safer and more enjoyable place to live in. Keep reading to learn the actions you and others can take to make the world a better place.

How to Change Habits Permanently: 4 Experts’ Advice

Do you have a bad habit you want to get rid of? How can you change your habits permanently? Different experts suggest different methods for cultivating habits and breaking bad ones. These methods can be combined for maximum effectiveness so you can erase bad habits for good. Learn how to change habits permanently with the help of experts.

How to Improve Your Relationships: 2 Actions You Should Take

Do you need to pay better attention to the people in your life? What are some practical ways to improve your relationships? The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz discusses tips for improving general relationships in life. They share two things you can do to improve any relationship: Pay better attention and replace bad habits. Keep reading to learn how to improve your relationships in these two ways.

How to Make Hard Decisions: Focus on the Problem

Do you have to make a hard decision that you don’t want to go through with? Do you lose focus with deal with a hard situation? Ending something as big as a job or a relationship isn’t easy. There will be factors that will try to persuade you from moving on, but eventually, you’ll have to build the courage to take action. Learn how to make hard decisions that will ultimately be good for you in the long run, according to Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud.

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

Are the people who are abandoning religion also leaving something crucial behind? Are they throwing the baby out with the bathwater? The answer is yes, according to Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris. He believes that spiritual experiences, particularly higher states of consciousness, are important for people who are seeking happiness and peace. Continue reading for an overview of this thought-provoking book.

The Influence of Suppliers on Marketing & Business Strategies

What’s the role of suppliers in marketing? How much influence do suppliers have over pricing? In Competitive Strategy, Michael Porter explains that suppliers with substantial influence can dictate pricing, product quality, and availability. For example, in the diamond industry, a few large diamond mining companies exert significant influence over jewelry manufacturers and vendors by dictating prices, setting quality standards, and restricting sales. Let’s look at the number of conditions that enhance supplier influence over a market.

Why Beta Testing Video Games Is a Must for Studios

Why is beta testing video games important? How could better beta testing have helped Diablo 3? Beta testing is when individuals are hired to play video games before they’re released. This is a crucial aspect of the game development process because the players may find bugs and glitches that developers missed. Continue reading to learn more about why beta testing is essential for a good game.

How McCurdy Handled the Death of an Abusive Parent

How do children deal with the death of an abusive parent? What can you learn from Jennette McCurdy’s own experience with her abusive mother, Debra? In her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy describes how she coped with her mother’s death when she was younger. Despite her mother being emotionally and physically abusive toward her, McCurdy found it difficult to accept that Debra ever harmed her. Let’s look at how McCurdy dealt with such a big loss, and how you can learn from her experience.