Shortform Books

How to Say No to an Invitation & Protect Your Unhurried Lifestyle

Do you get invited to things that don’t add to your life in a meaningful way? Would you like to protect the life you’ve worked hard to create? In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, pastor John Mark Comer explores our cultural obsession with rushing and how it’s harmful. He shares insights on how to stop rushing through a hectic life. Then, he advises you to set boundaries and turn down opportunities that would interfere with your new lifestyle. Continue reading to learn how to say no to an invitation when it comes your way and keep your unhurried life intact.

How to Spend Leisure Time: 3 Ways to Escape From Busyness

What do you do with your free time? Are you in dire need of getting some free time? Jenny Odell says that the attention economy of modern society makes you constantly feel pushed to be productive. She shows how you can “do nothing” to take back control of your life and engage with the world in a deeper, more satisfying way. Read on to get Odell’s practical advice for how to spend leisure time and connect with the world around you in a way that heals.

Bruce Lipton: Your Subconscious Mind Holds All the Power

How does your body’s electromagnetic energy influence your cells? What’s the importance of Bruce Lipton’s subconscious mind research? Your subconscious mind is running the show, whether you know it or not. According to Bruce Lipton’s book The Biology of Belief, your electromagnetic energy and subconscious mind have more influence on your body than anything else. Continue reading to understand more about your cells’ behavior and health.

The Importance of Credibility: Tips From Ferriss, Gates, & Angelou

Can credibility be borrowed? Does “fake it ’til you make it” actually work? The Third Door by Alex Banayan is a compilation of what Banayan learned about success—not only from the people he interviewed—but also from the process of pursuing them. From his interviews with Tim Ferriss, Bill Gates, and Maya Angelou, he learned about the importance of credibility. Keep reading to learn how these three life stories illustrate how credibility is a key to success.

The Top 4 Ways to Improve Brain Function and Health

The 25 Cognitive Biases: Cognitive Inertia

What are the best ways to improve your brain’s health? How does addiction negatively impact your brain? In Whole Brain Living, Jill Bolte Taylor describes a few tips for how to use the BRAIN technique in your daily life. You’ll be able to improve your relationships with others, improve your emotional well-being, and master the art of embodying each brain character when you need them. Below are the ways to improve brain function that you can practice every day.

Built Through Courage by Dave Hollis: Book Overview

Do you feel like you’re doing nothing with your life? How can you identify your unique purpose? What steps can you take to achieve that purpose? Built Through Courage by Dave Hollis is a motivational guide for those living an unfulfilled life. All you need to turn your life around is a purpose you strive to achieve. Read below for a brief overview of Built Through Courage to get the main ideas.

Approach Shots in Golf: Why You Should Up Your Short Game

What are golf approach shots? Why should beginners dedicate their time to improving their short swings? While it’s tempting to focus on the long, flashy drives in golf, what will ultimately improve your score are the short shots you take near the green. In Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect, Bob Rotella advises beginners to practice their short shots the most. Here’s how to master approach shots, as Bob Rotella advises.

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication (Overview)

How can you involve other people in preparing for a presentation you’re giving? What are your particular speaking strengths? Speaking is a skill that’s in demand in every field. In The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, internationally renowned speaker John C. Maxwell shares his secrets to becoming a confident and effective communicator capable of delivering any message to any audience. Read more for an overview of this practical book.

How the Modern Parenting Approach Fails Children & Parents

How is modern parenting missing the mark? Why do so many people treat their parenting role as a job? There’s no doubt that parenting isn’t easy. While there are many reasons why this is, The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik says that the main one is that modern society encourages parents to raise children based on what they want them to be as adults and focus less on who they are now. Let’s look at why modern parenting is failing children today.

John Mark Comer: Sabbath Observance Helps You Eliminate Hurry

How does a weekly holiday sound to you? What might you learn from Jesus about keeping the Sabbath? According to John Mark Comer, Sabbath observance is an excellent way to follow the example of Jesus and slow down your pace of life. He discusses how Jesus honored the Sabbath and shares ways that you can observe and enjoy it. Keep reading to understand how to honor the Sabbath as Jesus did.