Shortform Books

The Case for Treating Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

What are the causes of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis? How does it develop and can it be treated? Paul Farmer started investigating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Lima, Peru. He found out that MDR can be prevented if patients are treated with different antibiotic drugs after their first TB treatment round. Otherwise, bacteria will grow resistant to those antibiotics. Read more to learn about multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, its causes, and how Paul Farmer convinced the WHO to implement TB MDR treatment program.

Stephen Covey: Goal Setting Is the Path to Success

Do you want to learn how to set effective goals? How can the Stephen Covey goal setting process help you maximize your chances of achieving your goals? According to Stephen Covey, goal setting is a key part of self-improvement and time management methods. However, goals can be counterproductive if you don’t set or execute them carefully and conscientiously. Keep reading to learn about the Stephen Covey goal setting method.

Short Sighted Thinking & Long Term Consequences

What is short sighted thinking? How can short sighted thinking be harmful to us? Short sighted thinking, or short term thinking, is when you don’t think through long term consequences of your action. Instead, you focus on short term benefits. Read more about short sighted thinking and how it can lead to long term consequences.

Achieve High Performance and Smash Targets

What is high performance? How do successful people achieve high performance in their areas of focus? Brendon Burchard defines high performance as consistent and continued success and growth at a high level. In his view, people who consistently achieve high performance owe it to their practice of certain deliberate habits. Read about what it takes to achieve high performance, according to personal development coach Brendon Burchard.

What Is Colorism? Discriminating by Skin Color

What is colorism and what are some colorism examples? How do racism and colorism interact? For many people and cultures, light skin is considered better than dark skin. So, what is colorism? It is a type of skin-based discrimination and is related to racism because it builds on the perception that White people are better. Read on for the answer to the question, “what is colorism?”

How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi: Key Points

What is How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi? What are the key messages of the book? How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi is a book that shares the author’s journey through perspectives on race and racism. The book offers a three-step guide to becoming antiracist. Read more about How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi and the key steps for applying its lessons to your own life.

Felipe in Eat Pray Love: A New Love for a New Person

Who is Felipe in Eat Pray Love? how do Elizabeth Gilbert and Felipe meet and how does their relationship evolve? Felipe in Eat Pray Love is Elizabeth Gilbert’s only love interest. Elizabeth and Felipe meet in Bali and were friends before eventually deciding to be in a relationship. Read more about Felipe, Eat Pray Love and his relationship with Elizabeth Gilbert.

5 Types of Negative Attitudes & What They Mean

Are there different types of negative attitudes? How are they different from one another and how can you tell if you have one? There are five different types of negative attitudes. Each one can be harmful so it’s helpful to identify it and learn how to manage it. Read more about these different types of negative attitudes and how to identify them.

How to Be an Antiracist Quotes: 4 Important Passages

What are some How to Be an Antiracist quotes? How does each quote highlight an important concept from Ibram X. Kendi’s book? How to Be an Antiracist quotes identify the key themes in Ibram X. Kendi’s book. Starting with the concept of antiracism and myth of neutrality and ending with the idea that racism is like a cancer, these How to Be an Antiracist quotes will help you remember the important messages of the book. Keep reading for four How to Be an Antiracist quotes.

Increase Capacity in Manufacturing: Tips From The Goal

Why Soft Sciences Are Flawed and Good Solutions

How can you increase capacity in manufacturing? Why is it important to increase capacity at your bottlenecks? The Goal is all about improving your production output. One key way to do this is by implementing strategies to increase capacity where you have a bottleneck. Keep reading for more about how to increase capacity in production and improve output overall.