Shortform Books

What Is the Nature of Money? Gaining Monetary Respect

What’s the nature of money? How does money reflect your priorities and understanding of abstract concepts? According to Thou Shall Prosper by Daniel Lapin, money is a reflection of you: Everything from your possessions to your time, creativity, and energy can be measured in monetary value. For instance, when you go to work, you’re selling your time and energy in exchange for money. Continue reading to learn more about the true value of money.

Is the Snack Food Industry Declining Due to Diet Pills?

How is the explosive rise of obesity and diabetes weight-loss medications changing Americans’ snacking habits? Will the medications kill the snack food industry? Prescriptions for appetite-suppressing diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are surging as Americans use the drugs for weight loss. The drugs are altering Americans’ snacking habits—benefiting drugmakers but threatening the snack industry’s bottom line. Here are the two views on whether or not the snack food industry will decline.

Mike Michalowicz’s Business Hierarchy of Needs: Explained

What’s the Business Hierarchy of Needs? How does it work? The Business Hierarchy of Needs is a system for prioritizing tasks in business introduced by business author Mike Michalowicz in Fix This Next. Understanding this system is an advantage for any business owner. Learn how the Business Hierarchy of Needs works and how to use it.

Conscious Capitalism: Book Overview and Takeaways

What’s the book Conscious Capitalism about? How can you make your business more ethical? Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia covers the philosophy of conscious capitalism and how to practice it. This is a version of capitalism that they say is good for everyone involved in the business, from customers to investors. Read below for a brief Conscious Capitalism book overview.

The Fabless Business Model: Prioritizing Design

What is a fabless business model? Do companies benefit from prioritizing design over manufacturing? The fabless business model is a design-centric model wherein a company focuses only on designing products rather than both designing and manufacturing. Digging deeper into the origins of the fabless model, you can see where and how this model has played a role in economic development. Continue reading to learn what makes the fabless model successful.

The Intersectionality Framework: A Path to Justice or Division?

What’s intersectionality? Where does the adoption of this framework lead? Does it tend to bring people together or drive them apart? The intersectionality framework has been around since the 1980s. Douglas Murray believes that it’s a pillar of the leftist ideology that’s tearing Western society apart. We’ll explore his views, as well as the perspectives of Ben Shapiro and the woman who first used the term—Kimberlé Crenshaw. Keep reading to learn about the intersectionality framework, its aims, and its consequences.

The Freelancing Life: Why & How Paul Millerd Made the Switch

Is the freelancing life for you? What can you learn from others who’ve made the switch? Like most people, Paul Millerd was taught to place conventional, full-time work at the center of his life—but it made him miserable. Now, he’s a freelance blogger, consultant, career coach, and online course creator—and he’s much more satisfied with his life. Keep reading to get informed and inspired by Millerd’s story.

How to Plan for the Future: 2 Ways to Let Go of Mastery

Why are some women ill-equipped for the future? How can they plan for the future? In How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explain the women’s tendency to focus so much on the present that they neglect to plan for the future. Thankfully, they have a few solutions to help combat this tendency. Discover how to plan for the future, one step at a time.

What Is Conscious Capitalism? Definition and Benefits

What is conscious capitalism? Why is there a need for an improved version of capitalism? In Conscious Capitalism, John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia explain why they believe free-market capitalism benefits people, despite common critiques of the system. They further explain how conscious capitalism improves on traditional capitalism, addressing those critiques. Continue reading for a breakdown of conscious capitalism and how it benefits businesses.

José Silva’s Visualization Techniques for Manifestation

How does visualization create positivity in your life? What are good visualization techniques for manifestation? According to The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva, you can use visualization to create real, positive developments in your life. Silva acknowledges that this technique isn’t foolproof, but it does work sometimes, and the more you practice, the more effective it becomes. Let’s look at how to use visualization to master manifestation.