The World's Best Book Summaries
What does growing grit mean? Are there ways to learn how to develop grit? Growing grit means that you can learn to have grit. Grit is not fixed but is changeable, and you can grow and adjust grit over time. Read more about growing grit and how to have the right mindset for developing grit.
Is hiring a virtual assistant a good idea? What do you need to know about virtual assistants before hiring one? Hiring a virtual assistant can help you automate a lot of the work you do, and save you time. Tim Ferriss recommends hiring a virtual assistant in The 4-Hour Workweek. Learn more about hiring a virtual assistant.
Do you want to know how to achieve anything? In order to achieve, you have to have grit. When you put in more effort, there’s a better chance of you achieving something. Grit is one of the most important factors in learning how to achieve your goals. Read more about how to achieve your goals and why effort and achievement are so closely linked.
What is the five step method to convincing your boss to let you work remotely? How do you use the five step method? In order to work remotely, chances are you’ll have to convince your boss first. The five step method explains one way you can accomplish this. Learn more about the five step method for convincing your boss to let you work from home.
What is public criticism and why is it problematic? Are there situations that it is okay to use a public venue for critiques? Public criticism is an open forum in which negative feedback is offered to someone where everyone else can hear. In Radical Candor, Kim Scott cautions that employee criticism should always be private but a culture of candor can be enhanced by the boss receiving public criticism. Keep reading for how and why you should ask for public criticism as a manager.
Is talent overrated? Why is grit more valuable and more likely to predict success than talent? In the book Grit, Angela Duckworth answers the question “is talent overrated?” According to Duckworth, Grit is much more valuable than talent. So is talent overrated? Read more to find out.
What does leaving the rat race mean? How can you liberate yourself from the day-to-day grind of work? Leaving the rat race is challenging; there’s a reason so few people do it. But it is possible, and takes a lot of planning. Read more about leaving the rat race and Tim Ferriss’s practice tips from The 4-Hour Workweek.
What are the types of interruptions? How do you manage each of these types? There are three types of interruptions that waste time: phone, email, and in-person interruptions. There are ways to manage each one. Keep reading to learn about the three types of interruptions and how to handle them.
What is the goal hierarchy? How can you use the hierarchy to achieve all the things you want to in life? The goal hierarchy is the act of prioritizing some goals over others. That way, you can spend less time and effort on lower-level goals and more time on higher-level goals. Read more about the goal hierarchy and what it means.
What is Pixar University? How did the opportunities there fit into the overall Pixar mission? Pixar University was a program to offer learning opportunities to employees. Classes varied and included many options unrelated to work. Read more about Pixar University and its benefits.