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Are you afraid of being your authentic self? How can you speak your mind without fear? There’s never a bad time to be your authentic self, one who speaks your mind. According to Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura, people avoid speaking their minds for several reasons we’ll get into below. Let’s look at how to speak your mind without fear.
Is retirement necessary? What are myths about retirement that make people believe it’s the last step in a career? In Thou Shall Prosper, Daniel Lapin teaches that you shouldn’t seek to retire. He says that people commonly believe three things that lead them to think retirement is not just necessary, but also desirable. Take a look at three myths about retirement and why Lapin argues they’re not true.
Do you often feel frustrated by your tendency to forget things? What four habits will help you improve your memory? In Unlimited Memory, Kevin Horsley says there’s no such thing as a bad memory. You just need to train your brain so you can retain information better. Read below for a brief overview of Unlimited Memory.
What is dynamic pricing? Who does dynamic pricing benefit and harm? Dynamic pricing, also known as surge pricing, is spreading across US industries—from flights and rideshares to restaurants, retail, and entertainment. Dynamic pricing can help companies, but it’s also criticized for exploiting consumers, harming lower-income buyers, and eroding customers’ trust. Here’s a look at dynamic pricing pros and cons.
Do you have a great idea for a story and wonder how to actually get something down on paper? Where should your mindset be? Should you map out the plot first? When you’re ready to write the first draft of your story, you’ll likely benefit from the wisdom of some experts in the field. We’ve put together some advice from Stephen King, Elizabeth Gilbert, Robert McKee, and others on the drafting mindset and specific drafting strategies. Continue reading to learn how to start writing a story.
What are the key points in Mike Michalowicz’s Fix This Next book? How does Michalowicz explain business needs? In Fix This Next, Mike Michalowicz introduces the Business Hierarchy of Needs, a take on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs applied to business. The ideas in Fix This Next provide a foundation for business owners to understand how to manage their companies. Read more for an overview of Fix This Next, including a detailed explanation of the Business Hierarchy of Needs.
Why does Sam Harris think we should reject the concept of free will? How does he think we operate instead? In Free Will, Sam Harris defines free will and argues that it’s an illusion. He explains why it matters whether we have free will and outlines the ways in which he thinks we can let go of free will without losing our sense of self. Continue reading for an overview of this book that might have you rethinking everything.
Are acts of violence in the name of social justice justified? Will they provoke retaliation that’s even worse? Douglas Murray predicts serious consequences for our civilization if we’re not able to effectively stem the tide of the woke ideology. One of the effects he explores in The Madness of Crowds is the increased risk of societal violence. Keep reading to learn about Murray’s concerns.
Have you experienced trauma? How might you turn it into something of value? Paul Millerd embarked on a conventional career path by default. Two difficult events taught him one major lesson: stop prioritizing work, and start prioritizing life. He considers the shift he made to be an example of post-traumatic growth. Continue reading to be inspired by Millerd’s story.
What is libertarian free will? What part of the view does Sam Harris disagree with? Libertarian free will describes a philosophy that contends that external factors affect but don’t determine our actions. In his book Free Will, Sam Harris explains the concept and discusses how he thinks the theory is right in one respect and wrong in another. Keep reading to learn about libertarian free will.