Shortform Books

Warren Berger’s A More Beautiful Question: Book Overview

What if you asked as many questions now as you did when you were a kid? What if you asked “What if?” more often? Warren Berger’s A More Beautiful Question urges you to recapture your childlike curiosity and inquisitive nature. Berger contends that, if you ask more questions (and the right questions), you’ll get more out of life both personally and professionally. Continue reading for an overview of this book that will help you be more reflective, insightful, and ultimately successful.

Peter Attia: Zone 2 Exercise Helps You Build Endurance

How intense is Zone 2 exercise? What are its benefits? How much of it should you do every week? According to physician Peter Attia, Zone 2 exercise is part and parcel of a long and healthy life. He contends that the earlier you start building a healthful exercise habit, the better chance you have of circumventing mental and physical decline. Continue reading to learn about Attia’s Zone 2 exercise recommendations.

The Manager’s Path by Camille Fournier: Book Overview & Lessons

What does it take to be a software engineering manager? In The Manager’s Path, how does Camille Fournier describe the path from engineer to manager? In The Manager’s Path, Camille Fournier describes each step in the engineering career ladder, from early mentorship roles to large group management. She also details key skills necessary for engineers looking to move into management. Learn more about the path from engineer to manager as laid out in The Manager’s Path.

The 4 Fundamental Questions: Why, Why Not, What if, and How

Are you always that one person in the room who’s asking all the questions? Should you be? In A More Beautiful Question, author and journalist Warren Berger highlights four fundamental questions: Why, Why not, What if, and How. He calls them “beautiful questions” and contends that they form the basis of larger questions that can help you succeed in life both professionally and personally. Read more to relearn how to raise the questions you almost certainly asked all the time as a child.

Peter Attia VO2 Max Exercise: Stretch Your Physical Limits

When you exercise, do you push your limits? What’s the best way to raise your VO2 max? According to Peter Attia, VO2 max exercise ultimately enables you to do more challenging physical activities. It also helps you extend your life and its quality. That’s why he recommends it as part of a longevity-focused exercise program. Read more to learn about the benefits of a high VO2 max and how to achieve it.

How to Use the Pomodoro Technique (With Infographic)

What is the Pomodoro technique? How do you use the technique, and what are the benefits? The Pomodoro technique is a time management method that breaks work into short intervals of work and breaks. The method is designed to boost productivity and efficiency. To understand the method better, keep reading for an in-depth explanation and a Pomodoro technique infographic.

George Leonard’s Mastery: The Keys to Success (Book Overview)

Are you a master of anything? Are there any shortcuts to a life of fulfillment? George Leonard’s Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment is about the life lived in disciplined dedication to one’s skill, craft, or art. In Leonard’s view, mastery isn’t an end goal. Instead, it’s a path. Continue reading for an overview of a book that could put your life on a new and exciting course.

Strategic Management in Information Technology

Why Soft Sciences Are Flawed and Good Solutions

What does strategic management look like in information technology? When you’re managing an engineering team, how can you plan for success? Strategic management of information technology involves learning how to prioritize projects, divide tasks, and foresee future challenges. A manager must plan engineering strategy with business goals in mind. Read on to learn strategic technology management skills in engineering.

Immediate Action: Book Overview (Thibaut Meurisse)

What’s Immediate Action by Thibaut Meurisse about? Do you procrastinate on important tasks? What can you do to improve your focus? Procrastinators put off tasks that aren’t enjoyable, even when they know there are likely to be negative consequences. Personal development writer Thibaut Meurisse argues in his book Immediate Action that procrastination prevents us from reaching our goals. Read below for a brief Immediate Action book overview.

How to Prioritize Tasks at Work by Importance

How do you prioritize tasks at work? When you have limited time, how do you decide what gets done? To prioritize tasks at work, you can use the Eisenhower Priority Matrix, which takes into account both the urgency and the importance of each task. From there, you can decide what needs to be done now and what you can plan to do in the future. Learn more about managing priorities at work with these strategies from Camille Fournier’s The Manager’s Path.