Shortform Books

The Benefits of Saving Money (+Tips for Saving)

Do you regularly put money aside in a savings account? Why is it important to save money? We’re taught from a young age that saving money is important, but many people don’t have savings because they can’t resist the temptation to spend. This can be dangerous because emergencies can strike anytime. Furthermore, saving money is instrumental in building wealth. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of saving money and what you should do with your savings.

How to Write Advertising Copy: The 4 Basics to Know First

Want to know how to write advertising copy? If you’re just starting out, what are the most important things to know? In his book Ca$hvertising, Drew Whitman presents a variety of his best techniques for creating money-making ads. According to him, there are four basic aspects to writing advertising copy that every writer should know how to do. Read on to learn how to write advertising copy, according to Whitman’s four basic techniques.

The 4 Best Study Methods for Academic Success

What are the best study methods? How can you get the most out of your education? In The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need, Jade Bowler discusses four main study methods that will help you maximize your learning in as little time as possible. These strategies include flashcards, memory testing, creating connections, and taking practice exams. Here are the best study methods that your brain will approve of.

The Mind of an Abuser: 3 Harmful Ways Abusers Think

What is it like inside the mind of an abuser? Why do abusers behave the way they do? In Why Does He Do That?, Lundy Bancroft examines the logic behind abusive thinking. He claims abusers feel comfortable engaging in hurtful and immoral behavior for their own benefit. Below we’ll look at three characteristics of abusers in detail.

The Fearless Organization: Book Overview

What is the book The Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In The Fearless Organization, Edmondson examines what psychological safety is and why it’s important at work. She also demonstrates the detrimental effects of fear-driven work cultures and ways leaders can cultivate psychologically safe environments. Read below for a brief overview of The Fearless Organization book.

How to Figure Out What You Want in Life: Ask Yourself This

Want to know how to figure out what you want in life? What is the most important question to ask yourself? Luke Burgis wrote his book Wanting to teach readers his strategies for living a more meaningful life by taking control of what we want. To figure out what you want in life, Burgis suggests you learn how to distinguish meaningful desires from “mimetic desires.” Read on for Burgis’s advice on identifying your real desires and truly figuring out what you want in life.

How to Evaluate Information & Sources: Tips From a Neuroscientist

How reliable are citizen journalists? What kind of person can you go to for expert advice on the validity of an information source? Neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin believes that you can do your overwhelmed brain a favor by not trying to hold everything in your head. That means that you must rely on external sources of information. But, you want to do all you can to make sure the information is valid. Read more for Levitin’s advice on how to evaluate information and its sources.

Do Harry and William Get Along? A Brotherly Feud

Do Harry and William get along? Why is there tension between them? In his autobiography Spare, Prince Harry portrays his older brother Prince William in a negative light. Harry owes this to the sibling rivalry that William takes part in. Keep reading to learn why the brothers aren’t on good terms.

What Is Selective Attention? Meet Your Brain’s Handy Filter

What is selective attention? What would it be like if you didn’t have it? You’re walking down a city street. A pigeon flutters just ahead of your step. A taxi cab honks. A hot burst of air shoots up from a vent in the sidewalk. Someone calls your name. Thankfully, your brain has a tool to sort through all these stimuli and tell you where to focus your attention. Keep reading to understand selective attention and how it works for you.

Are Billionaires Ethical? Arguments For & Against the Ultra-Rich

Are billionaires ethical? Is it possible to be a billionaire without exploitation? How do people become so rich? According to a survey, most Americans see billionaires as neither good nor bad for the country. However, there’s a growing number of those who doubt that it’s possible to be an ethical billionaire, claiming the ultra-wealthy unfairly influence policy-making and don’t use their riches for the greater good. Read on to learn if billionaires are ethical, based on arguments for and against billionaires in the U.S.