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Is retirement necessary? What are myths about retirement that make people believe it’s the last step in a career? In Thou Shall Prosper, Daniel Lapin teaches that you shouldn’t seek to retire. He says that people commonly believe three things that lead them to think retirement is not just necessary, but also desirable. Take a look at three myths about retirement and why Lapin argues they’re not true.
Do you often feel frustrated by your tendency to forget things? What four habits will help you improve your memory? In Unlimited Memory, Kevin Horsley says there’s no such thing as a bad memory. You just need to train your brain so you can retain information better. Read below for a brief overview of Unlimited Memory.
What are the side effects of overthinking? Do women remember things better than men? In How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explain that women tend to absorb a broader range of information at a time than men do. However, this ability causes women to overthink things. Continue reading to learn the two side effects of overthinking in women.
What are common capitalism myths? Is free-market capitalism good for society? According to Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia, free-market capitalism is the ideal economic system. However, there are some misconceptions about capitalism. Continue reading for a deeper dive into these capitalism myths.
Do you want to make your mind stronger and healthier? How can you train your mind so you can accomplish anything? The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva says that to improve your mind’s health and strength, you need to access the Alpha state. At this level, you can accomplish specific goals, such as maximizing your learning and memory, having productive dreams, and improving your physical health. Keep reading to learn how to train your mind to the best of your ability.
When’s the best time to have a difficult talk with someone? How do you have uncomfortable conversations that you’re afraid to initiate? Tough conversations are never easy to have, but sometimes they’re necessary for relationships. Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura has great advice for people afraid to say the wrong thing in these necessary talks. Take a look at how to have uncomfortable conversations no one wants to have.
What is the importance of memory? What are the different types of memory? Memory is crucial for human beings to function. Without memory, humans don’t have the ability to learn and retain new information that helps them build skills and grow as people. Keep reading to learn more about memory’s role in learning.
Do you suffer from your own detrimental behaviors? How can you change bad habits? How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith provide three main tips to help women effectively overcome bad habits. However, they can help anyone of any gender. Find out how to change bad habits you want to get rid of.
What’s the solution to capitalism? Does capitalism need to be replaced or can it be improved? Capitalism has come under scrutiny in recent years, and while capitalism is theoretically sound, it’s misunderstood and implemented poorly. Thankfully, Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia has the solution to capitalism. Here’s how Mackey and Sisodia would fix capitalism with an improved version.
Do you put other people first? What are ways to prioritize yourself? A crucial part of unlearning niceness is prioritizing yourself. This helps you stop being a people pleaser, and finally put yourself first before anyone else. Continue reading to learn how to prioritize yourself.