The World's Best Book Summaries
What are your limits? How often do you test them? Why should you push them? In The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter argues that the cozy conveniences of the Western world harm our health and happiness by depriving us of challenges that our ancestors regularly faced. He recommends that we push ourselves to our limits and enjoy the results. Read on to discover the profound benefits of challenging yourself.
Do you tend to resist change or rebel against tradition? What approach should you take toward old ways and new ideas? Do not carelessly denigrate social institutions or creative achievement. That’s the first rule that Jordan B. Peterson lays down in his book Beyond Order. He explains why this is a good attitude to keep and provides some cautions for taking either tradition or progress to an extreme. Read on to learn about Peterson’s Beyond Order Rule 1.
How do you know when you’re being oppressed? Is pornography harmful? Is marriage being expanded—or destroyed? Carl Trueman asserts that Christian values in society have been impacted in destructive ways by a transformed understanding of the self. He explores two major effects on modern society: the prioritization of feelings and the rise of the LGBTQ+ movement. Keep reading to understand Trueman’s arguments.
What should you do with your YouTube channel before focusing on revenue? What are the various ways you can make money on YouTube? Which is better—channel membership or Patreon? According to prominent YouTubers Benji Travis and Sean Cannell, the “YouTube secret” is this: you just need a sound business model. In their book, they explain how to create a successful YouTube channel and share several ways to monetize it. Read on to learn how to make money with a YouTube channel through four revenue streams.
Are you an excellent student except when it comes to exams? Is it hard for you to demonstrate what you’ve learned? You can be an excellent learner but struggle when it comes to exam time. Tests are a unique, but indispensable, part of academics. To succeed as a student, you must perform well on tests. In Learn Like a Pro, education and learning experts Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe share test-taking strategies. Keep reading to learn how to do well on exams by following their recommendations for what to do before and during a test.
What would you learn if you only knew you could? How might you get better at learning itself, opening the door to countless opportunities? Research shows that, no matter your age or stage in life, you can learn anything you want. Not only can you acquire new knowledge and skills, you can get better at learning, which is a skill of its own. Keep reading to discover how to improve your learning skills with advice and techniques from education experts.
When have you had the most fun? What joy-filled experiences would you like to recreate? In The Power of Fun, Catherine Price explains why fun is fundamental to living a happy and healthy life and shares how everyone can start having more fun. The first step, she says, is to assess your current relationship to fun. Keep reading to learn about Price’s fun audit and how it can put you on the path to having more fun in life.
Are the comforts of modern life keeping you from living up to your full potential? How might you embrace discomfort and grow as a result? Michael Easter’s The Comfort Crisis argues that the abundance of comforts we live with in the modern, Western world counterintuitively hurts our health and happiness. He urges us to get back to our roots, embrace primitive discomforts, and improve our well-being by doing so. Continue reading for an overview of this book that encourages you to get out of your “comfortable” zone.
Why is the Christian view of sexuality no longer mainstream? What has taken its place? In The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl Trueman argues that cultural developments of the past three centuries have transformed our conception of selfhood and, along with it, our conception of sexuality. He explores the ways the traditional Christian view of sexuality has been supplanted. Keep reading for this intriguing discussion of sexuality in the context of societal transformation.
How do you build a community of viewers on YouTube? How often should you post videos to your channel? What’s the best way to deal with trolls? While it’s crucial to create quality content, content by itself is not enough to make your YouTube business successful. Benji Travis and Sean Cannell explain that you also need to build a community of dedicated viewers who are united by their common interest in your content. Read more to learn how to build a YouTube audience and foster community among your viewers.