How Food Waste in Supermarkets Is Getting Out of Hand

How Food Waste in Supermarkets Is Getting Out of Hand

Why is supermarket food waste getting out of hand? What can be done to prevent it? US grocery stores throw out 123 million pounds of food each day. Advocates hope the newly reintroduced Food Date Labeling Act will help remedy part of the food waste problem. But time will tell whether the bipartisan-backed bill can withstand objections from the food industry. Below we’ll take a look at the history of supermarket food waste and possible remedies for the situation.

Public Speaking for Success: Dale Carnegie’s Classic Guide

Public Speaking for Success: Dale Carnegie’s Classic Guide

How can public speaking help you tackle other fears you have in life? What should you do on the day of your speech? What should you keep in mind when you open and close a talk? In Public Speaking for Success, Dale Carnegie says that public speaking is the one skill that can bring you more success, opportunity, and fulfillment than any other. You can change people’s hearts and minds, inspire action, improve your relationships, and succeed in life and work. Continue reading for an overview of this classic book on public speaking, and find out why it endures.

The Way of Zen by Alan Watts: Book Overview & Takeaways

The Way of Zen by Alan Watts: Book Overview & Takeaways

What are the principles of Zen Buddhism? How is Zen Buddhism expressed and experienced? Is this philosophy for you? Many people have a passing familiarity with the concept of Zen. But, few really know what “Zen” means or could articulate how Zen Buddhism describes reality and human life. In The Way of Zen, Alan Watts explains the major principles and the history of Zen Buddhism. Continue reading for an overview of the book that’s likely to answer many of your questions.

How to Approach Someone: 3 Simple Steps for Breaking the Ice

How to Approach Someone: 3 Simple Steps for Breaking the Ice

When you’re in a social situation, do you typically wait for people to come and talk to you? Do you let opportunities pass by because you’re uncomfortable initiating a conversation? Approaching others can be intimidating. You might prefer to keep to yourself or talk to people you already know rather than risk rejection or awkwardness. But, in reality, rejection isn’t a likely outcome. You’ll probably end up being glad that you walked across the room. Continue reading to learn how to approach someone with confidence.

The Benefits of Public Speaking: Why It’s Life’s Most Important Skill

The Benefits of Public Speaking: Why It’s Life’s Most Important Skill

What careers entail communicating to an audience, either in a conference room or an auditorium? In your personal life, when could you be called upon to speak in front of others? Legendary author and lecturer Dale Carnegie believes that the most important skill in life is public speaking. It provides fulfillment, and it opens countless doors of opportunity. In Public Speaking for Success, he discusses the benefits of public speaking, including influence and confidence-building. Read more to discover why Carnegie says that public speaking is such a valuable skill.

How Taoism and Zen Buddhism Are Connected (Alan Watts)

How Taoism and Zen Buddhism Are Connected (Alan Watts)

Is it possible to know something without describing it with words? What’s the difference between acting impulsively and acting spontaneously? Two Taoist philosophies helped give Zen Buddhism its form: There are two ways of knowing, and we can act spontaneously and naturally. Alan Watts discusses the influence of Taoism on Zen in his classic work The Way of Zen. Read more to learn about the connection between Taoism and Zen Buddhism.

The Science of Habits: The 2 Models of Habit Formation

The Science of Habits: The 2 Models of Habit Formation

What does the science of habits tell us about our brains? What are the different models of habit formation? There are two primary models for understanding habits and how they form. With minor variations, most authors describe habits in the same way, which we’ll call the Standard Model. Meanwhile, in Tiny Habits, Stanford behavioral scientist BJ Fogg presents the Fogg Behavior Model, a different approach to understanding habits. Let’s look at the two models of habits that are often in conflict with one another.

Evaluating Relationships: How’s Your Social Fitness?

Evaluating Relationships: How’s Your Social Fitness?

Are your relationships healthy? Who needs more of your time? Does anyone need to go? In The Good Life, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz provide a methodology for evaluating your “social fitness”—the current health of your relationships. This will give you an idea of who you need to focus on more and who you need to cut from your life. Find out how to evaluate relationships in your life in order to move forward in a positive direction.

Secular Spirituality: Sam Harris Sets Transcendence Free

Secular Spirituality: Sam Harris Sets Transcendence Free

Is it possible to have spirituality without religion? If so, how? Why would you want to pursue this? Sam Harris is known for encouraging skeptics to confront religion. In 2017’s Waking Up, he lays out a reason-based approach to spirituality that’s rooted in what science and meditation teach about the workings of the human mind. Read more to learn what secular spirituality means and why Harris recommends it.