Shortform Books

Richard Koch: What Is the 80/20 Principle?

What is the 80/20 principle? Why do some people and organizations enjoy massive success and wealth while the rest don’t? Although our lives tend to be increasingly busy and complex, only a small fraction of the actions we take—and the people we interact with—contribute to our joy and success. According to Richard Koch, we can all take advantage of this 80/20 principle to multiply our happiness and success by focusing our time and energy on the few things in our lives that really matter. Here’s how applying the 80/20 Principle can help you take your life to a whole next

How to Prevent Famine: The Cause and Solution

What causes a mass food shortage? Are famines easy to prevent? In Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen says that all famines are avoidable. While it’s commonly assumed famines are caused by an imbalance between population and food supply, it’s actually a result of government failure. Read more to know how to prevent famine through government intervention and assistance.

Healing From Childhood Trauma: Advice for Sufferers

Are you or someone you know trying to heal from childhood trauma? What actions can you take to help ease your emotional pain? There is no one-size-fits-all solution to trauma. However, there are pieces of advice that anyone struggling with childhood trauma can follow: Lean on your community, ease your stress response in small doses, and have compassion for yourself and others. Below, we will go over each piece of advice in detail.

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: Quotes

Are you looking for The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem quotes by Nathaniel Branden? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? In The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Nathaniel Branden argues that the key to developing healthy self-esteem lies in your behavior: What you do is the most important factor that determines your self-esteem. Below is a selection of key passages and what they mean.

Stephanie Land and Jamie: What Happened to Them?

What happened between Stephanie Land and her ex-boyfriend Jamie? How did Stephanie escape the abusive relationship? In her autobiography Maid, Land describes the psychological and emotional abuse she endured from Jamie (whose real name was excluded from the book). Their unstable relationship forces Stephanie to become a single mother to their daughter Mia. Continue reading to learn about Stephanie Land and Jamie’s relationship.

Scrum Book Review: Reception and Critical Analysis

Are you looking for a Scrum book review? Is Jeff Sutherland’s Scrum method all it’s cracked up to be? According to software developer and management expert Jeff Sutherland, most companies’ methods to build products are misguided and lead to inefficiencies. That’s why he created the Scrum method, which focuses on flexibility and productivity. Here’s our Scrum book review, including background on the book, critical reception, and analysis.

How to Determine Market Size: The 3-Step Process

What is market size? How can you determine the size of your market? Estimating the size of your market is crucial for business. In his book The Marketing Plan, William M. Luther explains how to determine market size so you can find the total number of potential buyers and the revenue you’ll generate from those buyers. Continue reading to learn how to determine market size.

Daniel Kahneman: The 3 Types of Noise

What are the different types of noise from the book Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment? How can you fight back against noise to make better judgments? According to Olivier Sibony, Cass R. Sunstein, and Daniel Kahneman, noise and bias are the two main factors that stand in the way of human judgment. In their book Noise, they discuss the three different types of judgment noise: level noise, pattern noise, and occasion noise. Keep reading to learn about the three different types of noise.

Curing Aging Is Just a Matter of Time

Is it possible to cure aging? How can human societies adapt to the world without aging? According to biologist David Sinclair, it’s inevitable that we’ll cure the disease of aging. Further, he believes that we can not only cure aging but also create a world that’s able to support an undying human population. It will require major changes in how we think about almost every aspect of society, but Sinclair says that it’s not only possible but necessary to do so. Here’s why curing aging is just a matter of time and how we can prepare for the future where

The Best Way to Take Notes: The Slip-Box Method

What is the best way to take notes? How does the slip-box method encourage you to write at every stage of the creative process? In How to Take Smart Notes, Dr. Sönke Ahrens says that the slip-box method is the superior note-taking system. It enhances your critical thinking and innovative skills which will make you a better writer. Learn more about why the slip-box method is the best way to take notes.