Shortform Books

How Shelly Knotek’s Daughters Survived Their Childhood

How did Shelly Knotek abuse her daughters? How did the young victims escape the horrific abuse? If You Tell by Gregg Olsen explores the various ways in which Shelly Knotek abused her victims along with her husband Dave’s help. Her first victims were her three daughters—Nikki, Sami, and Tori—and it took them years to finally get the help they needed to escape. Keep reading to learn what Shelly Knotek’s daughters had to endure during their childhood.

How to Create YouTube Content: Insights From YouTube Secrets

What’s unique about your YouTube channel? Where do good video content ideas come from? Is it possible to create quality content without fancy equipment? According to Benji Travis and Sean Cannell, the most important thing you can do to build your YouTube business is to consistently post valuable content on your channel. They discuss how to choose a theme for your channel and how to make videos that will deliver the value your channel needs to be successful. Keep reading to learn how to create YouTube content that’s compelling.

How to Do Well in School & Beyond: Learn Like a Pro

What if you could read more efficiently? Would you like to be able to memorize the material you’re learning? What’s the best way to prepare for an exam? Drawing on the latest research in cognitive psychology and education, Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe provide proven techniques for mastering new skills and knowledge quickly and efficiently. They provide practical tips for excelling in academic settings so you can become a better learner for life. Continue reading to discover how to do well in school and unlock your full learning potential.

How to Get Better at Meditation: 2 Tips & the Science Behind Them

Are you disappointed in your meditation routine? How might you get better at meditation and enjoy it more? If you’re new to meditation, you might feel dispirited at how much time and effort it takes to master it. While it takes time to get a stable routine down, it’ll all be worth it when you start to notice stellar results. Here’s how to get better at meditation, with tips from The Mind Illuminated.

Consider the Possibilities: Don’t Let the Unlikely Surprise You

The Millionaire Next Door Formula for Net Worth

Why is it important to consider all possibilities when making predictions? How has narrow-minded thinking caused catastrophic events in the past? Nate Silver’s book The Signal and the Noise argues that, when mathematically forecasting the future, it’s important to consider the possibilities that you don’t even think would happen. Doing so at least takes these events into account, and it could prevent bad outcomes. Here’s why every possibility should be accounted for.

The 3 Ways to Overcome Barriers to a Healthy Lifestyle

Do you have trouble sticking to a workout routine? Do you struggle to maintain a healthy diet? What are common barriers to a healthy lifestyle? Working out every day isn’t easy, but The Expectation Effect by David Robson contends that the reason is more psychological than physical. If you convince yourself that you’re not able to get the workout done, then you’ll never be motivated to finish it. Here are the psychological barriers to a healthy lifestyle that many people face and how to overcome them.

How to Test Yourself: Using Self-Testing to Retain & Recall Material

What’s the most effective form of studying? How long should you wait between learning and self-testing? You can remember what you learn and strengthen your learning skills by testing yourself during the learning process. We’ve collected several techniques from a few sources that will help you retain and recall information effectively. Continue reading to learn how to test yourself and maximize your study routine.

Find & Pursue Your Passions: Taking Time to Prioritize Fun

What activities make you feel more alive? If a passion isn’t just something that you love to do, what is it? In The Power of Fun, Catherine Price says that modern society has made it harder to prioritize fun. She shares ways to bring fun back into your life. One of these ways is to find and pursue your passions—activities that inspire and energize you. Read more to learn Price’s advice for going after the things in life that bring real enjoyment.

The Benefits of Challenging Yourself: Reach Your Full Potential

What are your limits? How often do you test them? Why should you push them? In The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter argues that the cozy conveniences of the Western world harm our health and happiness by depriving us of challenges that our ancestors regularly faced. He recommends that we push ourselves to our limits and enjoy the results. Read on to discover the profound benefits of challenging yourself.

Do Not Carelessly Denigrate Social Institutions (Beyond Order)

Do you tend to resist change or rebel against tradition? What approach should you take toward old ways and new ideas? Do not carelessly denigrate social institutions or creative achievement. That’s the first rule that Jordan B. Peterson lays down in his book Beyond Order. He explains why this is a good attitude to keep and provides some cautions for taking either tradition or progress to an extreme. Read on to learn about Peterson’s Beyond Order Rule 1.