Shortform Books

Kissing Frogs: Dean Kamen’s Advice for Creative Breakthroughs

Do you tend to give up when you don’t reach a breakthrough right away? What’s the best way to find a solution without wasting a lot of time? In The Third Door, Alex Banayan shares the insights into success that he learned from interviewing inventor Dean Kamen. Kamen’s secret is kissing frogs—in other words, persistently trying lots of solutions. Kamen cautions, though, that this must be done strategically so that you don’t waste time. Keep reading to learn how kissing frogs might be your ticket to success as it has been for Kamen.

Why Hitting the Perfect Golf Shot Is Both Mental and Physical

Are you struggling at golf? How can you hit a perfect golf shot? Golf isn’t an easy sport to play, but with the right mindset and time, anyone can become an expert. In Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect, Bob Rotella says that to hit the perfect shot, all you have to do is be in the right frame of mind. Keep reading to learn how to get the perfect shot and impress other players.

How Did Hamilton Die? The Duel That Shook America

Why did Aaron Burr challenge Alexander Hamilton to a duel? How did Hamilton die? Ron Chernow’s biography Alexander Hamilton details the death and legacy of the political figure, including Aaron Burr’s involvement in his final moments. Hamilton’s death added to the end of Federalism. Keep reading to learn more about the events of Hamilton’s death and how people remembered him.

Financial Independence for Women: 3 Steps Toward Wealth

Are you a woman wanting to become a millionaire? How are you holding yourself back from achieving this status? Women can be their own worst enemy sometimes. Rachel Rodgers writes in We Should All Be Millionaires that they underestimate their worth and don’t stick up for themselves enough to make more money. Below is a guide for financial independence for women.

Focus Investing vs. Modern Portfolio: Warren Buffett’s Choice

What’s focus investing? How is it different from modern portfolio theory? Which approach does Warren Buffett take? According to Robert G. Hagstrom, Warren Buffett departs significantly from the mainstream when it comes to portfolio management. While most investors diversify their portfolios broadly to minimize volatility, Buffett focuses on a select handful of stocks to maximize his chances of above-market returns. Read more to learn about focus investing and why Buffett prefers it to the modern portfolio approach.

Discover Your True North: Quotes About Top-Notch Leadership

What are the best Discover Your True North quotes? Why is it hard to be a leader not only for others but for yourself? Being a leader is much more than just telling people what to do and expecting results. It’s building mutual respect between every worker at your company and finding a balance between life and work. Below we’ll look at four Discover Your True North quotes so you can reach your full potential as a leader.

The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton: Book Overview

Do your genes control you, or do you control them? How do your thoughts affect your cells and health? Where is the brain of a cell actually located? In The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton argues that you have more control over your health and genetic expression than you think. He says that your thoughts and beliefs can have a powerful impact on your body, influencing everything from your immune system to your hormones. Read below for a brief overview of The Biology of Belief.

Is College Necessary for a Successful Future?

Why are more employers abandoning college degree requirements? What are the pros and cons of eliminating them? Is college necessary for a successful future? A growing number of public and private sector employers in the US are dropping college degree requirements for job seekers. Human resources experts say that, in the years ahead, successful companies will reduce requirements that narrow talent pools and hire candidates with evergreen “soft skills.” Here’s a look at the pros and cons of eliminating college degree requirements.

The 2 Types of Brain Tissue and Their Responsibilities

What are the two essential types of brain tissue? What do the limbic system and cerebral cortex do? According to Jill Bolte Taylor’s book Whole Brain Living, there are two types of tissue that make up the left and right hemispheres of the brain: limbic tissue and cortical tissue. Both of these tissues serve vital functions that the brain needs to work properly. Keep reading to learn more about these types of brain tissue and why they’re so important.

2023 Pride Month Backlash: Why Is It So Controversial Right Now?

Why is Pride Month so controversal this year? Are Americans becoming more homophopic? Pride Month events and support for the LGBTQ+ community are meeting with protests and backlash this year. Companies such as Target and Cracker Barrel are coming under fire for their public LGBTQ+ support. In this article we’ll explain why we may be seeing Pride Month backlash and what it looks like.