Shortform Books

Eight Dates: Questions to Strengthen Your Relationship

What are Eight Dates questions for getting to know your partner better? How will these questions make your relationship stronger? In the book Eight Dates, the authors provide several questions you can use to start a conversation on a date with your partner. From strengthening trust to sharing your hopes and dreams, these questions cover every topic. Keep reading for the essential Eight Dates questions you need to keep in the back of your mind.

How the Energy Industry Impacts the Environment

How does mining for oil and gas affect the environment? Does fracking natural gas really cause earthquakes? According to her book Blowout, Rachel Maddow contends that there are many more negative effects of mining for energy sources than people think. Some of the impacts include poisoned soil, sick livestock and humans, increased global warming, and more. Continue reading to learn how mining for energy impacts the environment.

How to Maintain Success: 4 Ways to Keep the Wins Coming

Are you enjoying success in your life right now? What’s the key to maintaining success and keeping it from slipping through your hands? In Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday asserts that self-discipline is essential to maintaining your success in good times. He contends that practicing discipline can help you with four things that come with success: ego, pleasure, power, and money. Discover how to maintain success through the power of discipline.

Child Tantrums: The Myths & Truths Behind Outbursts

Does your child lash out? Are your child’s tantrums difficult to control? Child tantrums can be draining and extremely disruptive to home life, and it may be hard to pinpoint where these explosions are coming from. With the help of The Explosive Child by Ross Greene, you can figure out why your child is having outbursts in order to stop them. Keep reading to learn the myths about child tantrums and where they originate from.

What Is Upstream Thinking? Journeying to Find the Root Cause

What is upstream thinking? Why is it a superior problem-solving strategy? In Upstream, Dan Heath advocates for focusing energy on upstream problem-solving. He concedes that the concept of working on the root causes of problems is not always the easiest route, but it does offer the potential for improving flawed systems and reducing harm on a broader scale. Continue reading to learn what upstream thinking is and why it’s a better way to solve problems.

Commit to Learning: The First Step on the Path to Mastery

Do you have a mentor? What skills are you learning right now? How can related skills help you master them? In The Daily Laws, Robert Greene says that to make a successful impact in your field and produce innovative and quality work, you must pursue mastery. He describes mastery as a process of learning and exploration to deeply understand your field. Keep reading to learn why and how you must commit to learning if you want to be at the top of your field.

The 2 Major Benefits of Sales Funnels Over Regular Websites

What is a sales funnel? What are the benefits of sales funnels over regular websites? A sales funnel is a type of website designed to guide a customer through a series of steps leading to a purchase. Unlike a regular website, which typically displays a menu with multiple pathways, a sales funnel is structured in a way where each page leads to the next one and nowhere else. Keep reading to learn how sales funnels work and why they’re superior when it comes to converting customers.

How to Resist Temptation: 3 Proven Tips

What makes something tempting? What are some helpful tips on how to resist temptation when you want to give in? Being able to resist temptation is an important factor in achieving your goals and changing your behavior. If you can’t say “no” to temptation, you’ll struggle to stay consistent with your efforts and will likely give up before you see any meaningful progress. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of temptation and some strategies for keeping yourself in check.

3 Reasons Why We’re Addicted to Reactive Problem-Solving

Are you more likely to reach for an ambiguous solution or a clear one? How does a problem’s urgency affect your approach to solving it? Dan Heath argues that people should always strive for upstream solutions because they tend to have longer-lasting benefits and provide opportunities to reduce human suffering. But, we typically gravitate toward reactive problem-solving instead. Keep reading to learn three reasons why we’re biased in this direction.

How to Hone Your Work Style to Create Masterful Work

What’s your work style? Did you create it deliberately? Would you like to develop your own unique way of working? Throughout history, many famous innovators—whether they engineered scientific breakthroughs or composed revolutionary musical pieces—went through a process of developing their own style of work. You, too, can go through this process and make a unique mark on the world. Read more to learn how to develop a personal style that sets you and your work apart in your field.