Shortform Books

Learn to Go With the Flow: Life’s Easier That Way

Do you get frustrated and stressed when things don’t go according to plan? Do you want to learn to go with the flow and create a richer life? In You Are a Badass, Jen Sincero shares her story of how a frustrating bus ride in India turned into a positively memorable experience. She had to learn to go with the flow instead of dwelling on everything that went wrong. Keep reading to hear about Sincero’s experience and how you too, can learn to go with the flow.

Short-Term Gratification Doesn’t Lead to Success

How can focusing on long-term goals rather than short-term gratification make you more successful? Is it true that working under pressure produces the best results? People who are future-oriented make better decisions than those who give the future little thought and focus on short-term gratification. Time passes regardless of what you do with it—but how you use it determines where you end up down the road. Keep reading to learn how focusing on short-term gratification may prevent you from becoming successful.

Anne Frank: Hiding for More Than Two Years

How long was Anne Frank in hiding? What was life like in the Secret Annex? Anne Frank spent over two years in the Secret Annex. While in hiding, Anne Frank kept a personal diary where she documented her life including her experiences and her fears. Keep reading to learn about Anne Frank’s life in hiding.

How to Resolve a Disagreement Effectively

What is the best way to resolve a disagreement? What can you do to bridge the gap in understanding and come to a mutually acceptable resolution? Disagreements happen because of the differences in perception, and in this case, the only truth is that there is no truth. To resolve a disagreement in a constructive way, both parties must be open to considering compromises and accommodating the needs of the other person. Whatever the cause of the conflict, there is always a way to resolve disagreement constructively. Keep reading to find out how.

Habit Loop Examples: 3 Real-Life Success Stories

Are you looking for habit loop examples? Can these examples help explain the habit loop? In habit loops, we respond to cues and seek rewards. These habit loop examples explain how this works and why we respond to it. Keep reading for three habit loop examples and their explanations.

Wise Words to Live By: Randy Pausch’s Advice

How can practicing Randy Pausch’s wise words to live by improve your life? What is Pausch’s advice for living? Before he passed away, Pausche shared his 18 wise words to live by in his Last Lecture. If you do your best to follow Pausch’s advice, then you can live your life like the fun-loving Tigger rather than the gloomy Eeyore. Keep reading for Pausch’s wise words to live by from The Last Lecture.

How to Chart Your Long-Term Business Goals

How do you set long-term business goals? How far into the future should you aim? Companies need long-term business goals so they know where they’re heading and whether they’re on or off course. According to entrepreneurial expert Gino Wickman, every company must have a three-year goal, a one-year plan, and a ten-year target. Keep reading to learn about the three types of long-term business goals.

Strategy vs Culture: Bridging the Gap

What is the strategy vs culture dichotomy? Is it possible to reconcile the two? In any community or collective, there is always some degree of compromise between strategy vs culture. Strategy is the plan of action for achieving a certain goal or target. Culture is made up of social contracts that formulate the status quo and define what is acceptable within the collective. Read about the strategy vs culture dichotomy.

Practice Forgiveness and Free Yourself

Do you struggle with letting go of resentment or carrying around guilt? Do you want to learn how you can practice forgiveness and break free of the prison that is anger? When you decide to practice forgiveness and let negative feelings melt away, you are on the path to freedom. Forgiving someone is not letting them off the hook—it’s letting yourself off the hook. Continue reading to learn how you can practice forgiveness in your every day life.

Theranos: Fraud, Deception and Lies in Silicon Valley

What was the Theranos fraud? How did the company defraud investors and the public? The Theranos fraud began with a business idea. Founder Elizabeth Holmes patented a product that performed blood work using blood from a finger prick. However, the product never existed. Keep reading to find out more about the Theranos fraud.