Shortform Books

3 Telling Signs of Emotional Neglect in Children

What are the signs of emotional neglect in children? How can you easily recognize the signs? More often than not, children who suffer from emotional neglect try to cope with their trauma in their own way. Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsey Gibson explores three ways children navigate daily life with an emotionally immature parent. Keep reading to learn what the signs are to help children who are suffering from emotional neglect.

Jordan Peterson: Meaning & Experience Can’t Be Separated

How can we understand what science doesn’t explain? How can we find meaning in our everyday lives? For Jordan Peterson, meaning and experience are strongly connected. In his book Maps of Meaning, he illumines the path from experience to myth and, ultimately, to meaning. Keep reading to learn about Peterson’s theory on meaning and experience.

10 Best Books on Habit-Breaking and Building

Do you have any bad habits you want to break? What are the best books on habit? Whether you’re looking to break bad habits or form good ones, reading self-improvement books is a good place to start. In these books, you’ll learn how powerful habits really are, and the steps you can take to benefit from them. Below are ten books on habits that you should read to instill healthy behaviors.

Science and Mythology: Jordan Peterson Makes a Critical Distinction

What’s the difference between science and mythology when it comes to how we understand the world and ourselves? What are their distinct goals? Jordan Peterson contends that science plays a role in helping us understand objective reality but that we need myths to inform our subjective judgments. Myths provide meaning that science cannot. Read more to understand Peterson’s argument.

How to Face Challenges in Life: Stoic Advice From Epictetus

Is there any point in getting upset when hardships come your way? When you complain, what are you subconsciously admitting to? Stoicism teaches that you should think rationally about every situation you encounter and always choose the best response possible. That includes challenging situations. Stoic philosopher Epictetus says that, as a reasoned person, you have a toolbox for such times. Read more for Epictetus’ advice on how to face challenges in life.

The 3 Major Areas of Life to Set Goals In

What goals should you set for success in all aspects of your life? What are the major areas of life to set goals? You might want goals for every part of your life: finances, career, relationships, health, etc. However, it’s important to strike a balance when considering the areas of life to set goals. While you can’t prioritize everything, you also shouldn’t neglect everything to just focus on one or two areas. Here are some things to consider when setting goals in different areas of your life.

How to Create a Brand Voice: Telling Customers Who You Are

Does your brand have a strong voice? Does it appeal to your target customers? Should it include humor? To write good marketing material, you must hone and convey your brand’s voice. A strong brand voice offers an identity for the customer to align with, and it can be the deciding factor when customers are choosing between you and your competitors. Read more to learn how to create a brand voice.

Why Do People Hate the Rich? The Uncomfortable Truth

Why do people hate the rich? Are the rich truly to blame for the world’s poverty? Some people hate the rich because they believe that all rich people are inherently corrupt and selfish and that they prevent regular people from accessing money-making opportunities. This belief isn’t just untrue, it’s also limiting because it keeps you in the victim mentality. Here’s how hating the rich prevent you from becoming rich yourself.

Tips for Entrepreneurs Struggling With Mental Health

How can entrepreneurs cope with the mental health struggles of business ownership? What are some tips for managing burnout or impostor syndrome? In Reboot, Jodie Fox describes building her start-up business, Shoes of Prey, and how being an entrepreneur affected her mental health. Fox shares the lessons she learned about coping with mental health struggles as a business owner. Keep reading for advice on managing mental health as an entrepreneur, according to Fox.

Why Do We Need Salt? Salt’s Role in Innovation, Explained

Why do we need salt? What is salt’s impact on technological and scientific innovation? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky argues that salt played a major role in developing new innovations. To understand this, we have to look at the way salt is harvested and where to find it on Earth. Continue reading to learn why we need salt for societal development.