Elizabeth Whitworth

Senior SEO Writer

Elizabeth has a lifelong love of books. She devours nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, theology, and philosophy. A switch to audiobooks has kindled her enjoyment of well-narrated fiction, particularly Victorian and early 20th-century works. She appreciates idea-driven books—and a classic murder mystery now and then. Elizabeth has a Substack and is writing a book about what the Bible says about death and hell.

Expertise

History, Theology, Government

Awards

Contributions to joint task force efforts (FBI), Contributions to Special Operations Division (DOJ & DEA), Efforts to fight the war on drugs (NSA), Contributions to Operation Storm Front (US Customs Service)

How to Reduce Stress at Work: 2 Ways to Take the Pressure Off

How does the brain interpret stressful situations at work? What can be done to mitigate these pressures? Work environments can be stressful. Employees can feel threatened and unsure. By taking into consideration how the brain works, managers can take some of the pressure off. David Rock discusses two areas in particular: giving feedback in a low-stress way and establishing consistency. Keep reading to learn how to reduce stress at work in these two practical ways.

Submit Yourself to God to Pursue His Standard (C. S. Lewis)

What does God require of people? How can God’s high standard be reached? C. S. Lewis argues that God calls you to be virtuous, and he explains how you can answer this call. He describes his conception of God’s high moral standard and how you must submit yourself to God to pursue it. He also explains how this decision will change you and why your intentions matter. Read more to understand the importance of submitting yourself to God and what difference it makes.

The Gulag Archipelago: Quotes by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Are you looking for The Gulag Archipelago quotes? What excerpts shed light on the book’s ideas? The Gulag Archipelago is a work of historical nonfiction that describes life in Soviet prison labor camps, popularly known as gulags, in the USSR from the late 1910s to the mid-50s. It exposed human rights abuses by the Soviet Union to the world, counteracting decades of propaganda. Keep reading for quotes from this landmark book by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

Courage to Do the Right Thing: Get Free, Speak Up, & Keep Going

Do you let fear keep you from doing what’s right? What if you didn’t let fear stop you? It’s important not to let external pressures prevent you from doing what’s right for yourself and others. Whether it’s about speaking up against societal injustices or doing the best thing for your kids, you can learn to turn fear into action. Continue reading to learn how to muster the courage to do the right thing.

Fractional Reserve Lending: How the Fed Facilitates Fraud

What’s fractional reserve lending? Is it ethical? Edward Griffin asserts that the Federal Reserve facilitates and legalizes fraud by allowing banks to engage in fractional reserve lending. He explains what the practice is and argues that it’s not ethical. Read more to understand this prolific banking practice.

How to Give Feedback to Employees: 5 Ways to Reduce the Stress

Should feedback be given in public? What kind of feedback does a new employee need? What impact does feedback have on the emotional part of the brain? Feedback is inherently stressful. Criticism usually comes from an authority figure who has the power to make changes in your life. Even if the criticism is intended to be constructive, an employee’s brain is going to immediately prepare the body for the threat of a major change. Continue reading for David Rock’s advice on how to give feedback to employees in a way that reduces stress.

Why Is Virtue Important? 3 Reasons Why It Matters (C. S. Lewis)

Why is virtue important? What difference does it make if you practice Christian virtues? What purposes do they fulfill in your life? Often, people view virtue as a killjoy, holding us back from fun and enjoyment. C. S. Lewis sees it differently. He asserts that, if we truly want to get the most out of life, we’ll practice Christian virtue. Continue reading to understand Lewis’s argument on the importance of virtue.

Have Faith in Yourself: You Can Make a Difference

Do you actually believe that you can make a difference? Is confidence holding you back from acting in significant ways? Part of being courageous is following your own path and speaking up for what you believe in, even in the face of extreme opposition. Ryan Holiday argues that we must all recognize our agency and make courageous action our responsibility. Keep reading to learn why it’s important to have faith in yourself if you want to make a difference.

Federal Reserve Conspiracies: Bank Cartel & World Domination

What conspiracies are associated with the Federal Reserve? Is there anything to them? Edward Griffin discusses two conspiracies that are said to be behind the Federal Reserve: the bank cartel conspiracy and the world domination conspiracy. Griffin believes that these help us understand what’s going on with the Fed specifically and economics and politics in general. Keep reading to learn about these two Federal Reserve conspiracies.

What Is The Gulag Archipelago? Speaking Truth to Power

What is The Gulag Archipelago? What was the book’s purpose, and what difference did it make? In the Soviet Union, prisoners such as Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn were arrested on minor or fabricated charges, abused by officials, and held in camps for decades. Many were worked to death. Solzhenitsyn’s landmark exposé was banned, and he was persecuted by his own government for publishing it. Keep reading to learn about the significance of The Gulag Archipelago.