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How to Get Focused: Control These 3 Emotions

Are you having trouble staying focused? How are your emotions affecting your ability to stay attentive? Your emotions control almost every aspect of your life, including how well you stay focused. In his book Relentless, legendary celebrity trainer Tim Grover says that to get focused on your goals, you have to use three emotions to your advantage—anger, calmness, and happiness. To learn how to get focused on your life, career, or anything else important to you, keep reading.

What Is Emotional Intelligence in Leadership?

What is emotional intelligence in leadership? What four skills make up emotional intelligence? In their book, Primal Leadership, Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee explain that emotionally intelligent leaders have four specific skills. This differs slightly from the five skills Daniel Goleman lays out in his previous book, Emotional Intelligence. Here are the skills and microskills necessary to be an emotionally intelligent leader and a comparison to Goleman’s previous work.

Eckhart Tolle: Consciousness Evolution Is Underway

Is humanity moving towards a mass shift of consciousness? How is our collective ego harming the planet? According to Eckhart Tolle, humanity has reached a critical point. We’ve grown so consumed with our collective ego that we can’t see anything past it. We are trapped in the endless cycle of wanting, fueling consumerism, and destroying the planet. In his book A New Earth, Tolle argues that now is the time for consciousness evolution—mass change is necessary today for the survival of humankind and the planet. Here’s why we must act now or else it will be too late.

Shortform Reads: You’re Never Too Old for a YA Novel

Which genre does Hannah find to be cringey? What childhood experience sparked her love of YA fantasy? Hannah’s the lead editor for the SEO team here at Shortform—she edits and writes copy for the blog. She’s from New Hampshire but has a passion for visiting other countries around the world.

How to Save More Money With Tony Robbins’ Advice

Do you want to know how to save more money? What are the obstacles that can prevent you from saving? In Money: Master the Game, motivational speaker and life coach Tony Robbins provides the key to saving money: spending less and investing more. With this, he explains that you can fast-track your saving progress in just three ways, but you have to avoid the pitfalls that will derail your progress. Here are Tony Robbins’ tips to save money so you can live a rich lifestyle.

The Challenge of the Future: Peter Thiel’s Take

What’s the future of the world? What are the main challenges the future holds in store? Peter Thiel likes to ask job candidates what he calls a contrarian question: “What important truth do few people agree with you on?” The best answers provide insight into the future. While most people think that globalization will dictate the world of the future, Thiel believes that technology will. Keep reading for Thiel’s take on the challenge of the future.

Is It Safe to Invest in the Stock Market? It Depends

Is it safe to invest in the stock market? Does high-frequency trading make it unsafe? High-frequency (HF) traders aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, but don’t make the mistake of getting caught up with them. HF traders ultimately caused the stock market crash of 2010 and practicing high-frequency trading can get you into legal trouble. That being said, if you play the game of trading fairly, it’s safe to invest in the stock market. Here’s why you should steer clear of high-frequency trading if you want to safely invest in the stock market, and how Wall Street firms might have a

How a Resonant Leadership Style Promotes Harmony

What is a resonant leadership style? How do resonant leaders affect their teams? Daniel Goleman, a co-author of Primal Leadership, coined the term “resonant leadership.” This means that an emotionally intelligent leader is able to influence their team’s emotions and lead them to success. Here’s how the resonant leadership style works and why team harmony is so important.

Primal Self: What It Is and How to Access It

What is your primal self? How can it be used to become an unstoppable force of nature? Simply put, your primal self is the person you are when you solely act on your instincts. Tapping into this part of yourself means you’ll be able to conquer life and pursue your goals without obstacles getting in your way. Keep reading to learn more about why your primal self can help you find success, and how to unleash it, according to Tim Grover in his book Relentless.

Best Self-Help Books for Men to Add to Your Library

Are you looking for books that can positively impact your life as a man? What are the best self-help books for men? If you feel as though you lack control over your life, perhaps feeling underwhelmed with your job or romantic relationship, reading self-help books can be an untapped solution to these struggles. Whatever issues you’re facing, there are plenty of self-help books that offer advice on the matter. Here are Shortform picks of the best self-help books that offer valuable advice for men’s concerns. We’ve categorized them into four groups: inspirational books, self-improvement books, business books, and relationship books.