The World's Best Book Summaries
Do you say “I can’t” a lot? Did you have teachers who believed in you? Whether you’re a student in school or looking to pick up new skills, you need to learn effectively. Your beliefs about learning—whether positive or negative—affect your ability to learn. That includes your beliefs about learning in general and your beliefs about your own learning capacity. Keep reading to know more about the power of what you believe.
How do city sounds and the sight of strangers affect people? How is rain a mood booster? Modern cities offer us many benefits. But, urban environments have removed us from the discomforts of the natural world that we belong to, and this has a variety of harmful consequences. Read on to learn Michael Easter’s research on the disadvantages of urban life and the benefits of getting back to nature.
Does everyone have a learning style that’s most effective for them? What’s the current scientific understanding of the way we learn? Not long ago, the idea of learning styles was all the rage in education. Now, teachers are going in a different direction based on what research shows. Continue reading to learn about the myth of learning styles.
What’s the best way to fight inequality in society? Why are some people anti-science? Why didn’t pure deconstructive postmodernism last longer? Over the last few decades, advocates for social justice on the left have become increasingly radical and authoritarian in their beliefs and methods. That’s the view expressed by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay in their book Cynical Theories. Read more to understand their argument and to learn what they promote as an alternative to the Social Justice Movement.
Does your business have an innovation roadmap? Do you have a growth target and a plan to reach it? In Lead From the Future, business strategists Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz walk you through the creation of your business’s vision. Then, they provide three steps to convert that vision into a strategy that will bring your vision to life. Read more to learn how to create a business strategy with Johnson and Suskewicz’s advice.
Would you like to go back to school? Are you worried that you don’t have the time or money to do it? If you want to learn something new but aren’t in a position to bankroll a degree, MOOCs might be the answer for you. They’re growing in popularity for a reason. Barbara Oakley discusses the pros and cons of MOOCs in her book Mindshift. Continue reading to learn the advantages of MOOCs, their disadvantages, and advice on how to make the most of them.
What is psychoanalysis in psychology? What was Sigmund Freud’s contribution to the exploration of the mind? One main approach to psychology in the early 20th century was psychoanalysis, or psychotherapy, which was more common in Europe. The focus of psychoanalysis is on the internal workings of the mind and the treatment of mental illness through therapy. Below we’ll discuss some of the most influential figures and concepts in psychoanalytic theory.
Do you complain more than you express gratitude? Have you lost hope? Life is hard. Sometimes, it’s excruciating. Jordan Peterson wants to help you rise above suffering and find strength and thankfulness in the face of life’s inevitable hardships. With Beyond Order Rule 12, he urges you to be grateful in spite of your suffering. Keep reading to learn how to practice this difficult but transforming attitude.
Want to learn how to make sound judgments? What are the best skills to learn? In a world filled with countless choices and constant distractions, the ability to make sound judgments is important if you want to find fulfillment. Shirzad Chamine’s book Positive Intelligence offers techniques to overcome the sabotaging forces of your mind and start making more beneficial decisions. Read on to learn how to make sound judgments with Chamine’s five skills.
What was Title 42? Without Title 42, what will the US-Mexico border look like? Will the border be overrun with migrants? Title 42 was a controversial, pandemic-era public health order that banned migrants from claiming asylum at the US-Mexico border. It also allowed US agents to rapidly expel them from the country, claiming a risk to public health. Continue reading to learn how effective Title 42 was and what its expiration means for the future.