Shortform Books

The Secret of OKRs History: Google’s Key to Success

What is OKRs history, and why did so many top companies adopt the system of OKRs? What can the history of OKRs tell about why and how they work? According to OKR’s history, Intel was one of the first companies to adopt the use of OKRs. Then, venture capitalist and former Intel employee John Doerr brought this tactic to Google. Keep reading to find out more about OKR’s history and why so many companies have turned to using OKRs to track progress.

The Number Close: A Key PUA Strategy in The Game

What is a number close? How did Style the PUA use the number close technique? A number close refers to a pickup technique where the end goal is to secure a woman’s number. The number close is part of the Mystery method, and was adopted by other PUAs, including Neil Strauss aka Style.

Was Jesus Divine? Here’s How We Know

Was Jesus divine? How do we know? Is there any proof that Jesus was in fact a divine being? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel decides to find out the answer to the question “was Jesus divine?” He’s not the first one to ask this question. In his research, Strobel uncovered evidence that helped answer the question “how was Jesus divine?” So, how was Jesus divine? Keep reading.

What Are Hormone Disruptors? 7 Deadly Culprits

What are hormone disruptors? How do the Seven Deadly Disruptors affect the body? If you want to know what are hormone disruptors, keep reading.

Vught Concentration Camp: Corrie as a Labor Prisoner

What was the slave labor unit at the Vught Concentration Camp? How did the company Philips benefit from those imprisoned in the camp? Vught Concentration Camp was a camp in Holland. They used slave labor to work jobs like those in the Philips factory. Read about Corrie ten Boom’s time at the Vught Concentration Camp in Holland.

The Corrie ten Boom Timeline: From 1892 to 1983

What are the key events on a Corrie ten Boom timeline? How did World War 2 shape the rest of the timeline of Corrie ten Boom’s life? This Corrie ten Boom timeline provides an overview of her life, starting with her early years in Haarlem. Read about the key events of Corrie’s life.

Improve Your Working Memory: An Expert’s Guide

How do you improve working memory? Is it possible to improve it? What exactly is working memory? Working memory is what helps you complete tasks at hand, while long term memory is your stored memories. Since so many people struggle with a good working memory, learning how to improve working memory can help. Read more about how to improve working memory below.

Dutch Jews: What Happened to Jews in Holland?

Are there any Dutch Jews? After German Occupation, what happened to the Jews in Holland? In The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom sees the persecution of her Jewish neighbors and can’t stand by. Read more about how life changed for Dutch Jews during WW2.

Neil Strauss and Courtney Love: A PUA Friendship

How did Neil Strauss and Courtney Love know each other? Did they ever date, or were they just friends? Neil Strauss and Courtney Love met when Strauss interviewed Love for Rolling Stone. Neil Strauss and Courtney Love found that they got along well, and spent time talking and getting to know each other.

The US Memory Championship and Joshua Foer

What is the US Memory Championship? How do they work, and how does someone win? In 2006, journalist and author Joshua Foer competed in the US Memory Championship. Foer had spent all his time learning about how memory works and training with top mnemonists. Read about Joshua Foer’s time at the US Memory Championship and how the competition works below.