Shortform Books

Why All-Cash Offers on Houses Are Attractive to Sellers

What is the best way to pay for a house? Why is it smarter for you to make an all-cash offer on your house? In the book Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, real estate agent David M. Greene says that sellers are more inclined to accept all-cash offers on houses. Compared to your competition, you don’t have to worry about pulling out because of loans, appraisals, or possible inspections. Continue reading to learn why making an all-cash offers on a house is the smarter way to buy and invest.

15 Best Autobiography Books Everyone Should Read

Are you looking for the best autobiography books? Do you want to read a true story that changes your outlook on life? The best autobiography books come from authors who are willing to lay everything out on the table. By not holding back, they’re unapologetically putting themselves out there for the world to see, which is the bravest thing someone can do. These captivating stories of truth, growth, and hardship by extraordinary people will bring enlightenment into your life. In no particular order, here are the 15 best autobiography books. They are carefully categorized by five genres: celebrities, politics and

Why Did the Ford Edsel Fail? The 3 Reasons It Flopped

Why did the Ford Edsel fail? What can we learn from this adventure in business? In the 1950s, Ford Motor Company wasted millions of dollars on the Edsel, a car that is considered one of the biggest product launch failures of all time. In Business Adventures, John Brooks shares his analysis, offering three reasons for the failure. Continue reading to learn why the Edsel was a flop.

Imagining the Future: Why It Increases Happiness

Why does imagining the future increase happiness? Why do fabrications of the future tend to look more positive than the past or present? In his book Stumbling on Happiness, social psychologist Daniel Gilbert explores how and why your brain attempts to fabricate the future. He also discusses the limitations the brain encounters while trying to do so and how it overcomes them. Here’s how and why your brain imagines the future.

Accountability in Relationships: Should You Discuss It?

When should you discuss accountability in relationships? What three questions should you ask yourself before discussing sensitive accountability issues? Accountability in relationships can be a tough issue to tackle. Stakes are high when the relationship could end up permanently damaged. According to the book Crucial Accountability, there are a few questions you should ask yourself before discussing accountability in relationships. Keep reading to learn three key points to consider before discussing accountability in relationships.

Tips for Public Speaking Anxiety: Managing Your Nerves

Do you suffer from public speaking anxiety? How can you make your nerves work for you, and not against you? When it comes to public speaking, anxiety comes with the territory—it’s normal to feel anxious when the stakes are high. Moreover, a little anxiety can provide an energy boost, which can be great for your speech. So, you shouldn’t try to eliminate your anxiety, but instead, make it work for you. Here are some tips for public speaking anxiety and an adrenaline-powered confidence boost.

Is Managing Rental Properties Right For You?

Are you considering managing your own rental properties? What are the pros and cons of being a self-manager? If you’re looking into renting your properties, you’ll need to decide if you want to manage them yourself or hire someone else to do it. In Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, real estate agent David M. Greene states the pros and cons of each option, plus the responsibilities you’ll face if you decide to manage rental properties yourself. Continue reading to get a better sense of what it’s like managing rental properties.

Business Adventures by John Brooks: Book Overview

What can you learn from Business Adventures by John Brooks? Is the book still relevant, after all these years? Business Adventures is a collection of essays about the unpredictability of corporations and Wall Street—and the people behind them. Through 12 in-depth essays, longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks examines how businesses and economies can rise and fall based on people’s behavior, which is often driven by emotions, habits of thinking, and human tendencies. Read more for an overview of this business classic.

Public Speaking Attire: Do’s and Don’ts

What is appropriate attire to wear when presenting? What are some things you should consider when choosing what to wear for a speech? What you wear on stage sets the tone for your talk before a single word comes out of your mouth. When putting your speech outfit together, consider what impression it confers but don’t forget the practical concerns such as where your microphone will go. Here are some tips for choosing your public speaking attire.

The Top 3 Reasons Why People Make Bad Choices

Why do people continue to make bad choices despite tons of advice on how to avoid them? How does your fabricated reality lead you to make poor decisions? Daniel Gilbert, the author of Stumbling on Happiness, has a theory about why this happens. Gilbert believes that your brain fabricates beliefs about your past, present, and future that don’t always align with reality. Gilbert’s theory is that this fabricated reality leads you to make decisions about the future that aren’t conducive to happiness. Here are the reasons people make bad choices, according to social psychologist Daniel Gilbert.