The World's Best Book Summaries
How does using a sales funnel help you make the most of your marketing spend? What is the best way to convert sales funnel leads? According to Russel Brunson, the author of Dotcom Secrets, sales funnels are the most cost-efficient way to grow your sales. This is because sales funnels encourage your leads to spend more money, helping you to make the most of your ad spend. Here’s how sales funnels can help you make the most of your leads.
How do people rise to the top of their field? What craft would you like to master? The Daily Laws by Robert Greene is based on 25 years of research on power, mastery, and human nature. He explains what it means to master something, and he shares the steps you must take in pursuing mastery in your field. Keep reading to learn how to master something and fulfill your potential.
Do you look at your career as just a timeline with points on it? What if you saw it as a story? Whether you realize it or not, your career has a narrative. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end (in the past or in the future). You’re the main character who has certain motivations and faces obstacles along the way. Keep reading to learn how putting your career story into words can be powerful for colleagues, prospective employers, and even yourself.
How costly are nuclear power plants? Can they keep up with growing energy demands? How safe are they? We can’t get away from our dependence on energy. Michael Shellenberger argues that nuclear is the way to go. He explains the benefits of nuclear power and addresses the reservations and misconceptions many people have about it. Read on to understand Shellenberger’s argument for nuclear power, and see whether you’re convinced.
Is it possible to stop corruption in the energy industry? Is there a way for energy companies to improve the countries they’re in, rather than destroy them? In Blowout, journalist and MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow exposes the corruption and exploitation in the oil and gas industry. At the end of her book, Maddow suggests a few solutions to the problem, including increasing taxes on energy companies. Keep reading to learn how the world can fix the energy industry.
Is your sex life in need of improvement? How do you talk about sex with your partner? Sex is an important factor in many relationships. With Eight Dates‘ essential tips for talking about sex, you and your partner can have a healthy conversation about your sex life to make sure you’re both getting what you want. Find out how to talk about sex with your partner on date night.
How well do you tolerate pain? Do you have the urge to fight back when people treat you poorly? Do you let failure keep you from reaching your goals? As you go through life, you’ll inevitably encounter hardship. However, Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday asserts that practicing discipline can help you deal with three types of hardship: pain, negativity, and failure. Check out how to deal with hard times and push through to brighter days.
When you’re implementing change, what metrics should you monitor? How can you protect the process when data fails you? In Upstream, Dan Heath explains how people can intentionally foster an upstream mindset to effect real change. He recommends several ways you can implement upstream solutions in any context. One of these is using data to guide experimentation. Read more to learn about data-driven solutions and some challenges that come with the territory.
What is the key to preventing explosive outbursts? How can you improve emotional intelligence in children? According to The Explosive Child by Ross Greene, discussing your child’s tantrums is the best strategy for addressing long-term behavioral problems. This will help improve your child’s emotional intelligence so they can better understand how to manage their emotions in the future. We’ve outlined the four main steps of this strategy: prepare topics, gather information, share your perspective, and brainstorm solutions.
Are you stuck in the past? Why is it so difficult to let go of the past and turn a new page? According to Joe Dispenza, the author of Becoming Supernatural, our brains are literally living in the past because we keep replaying the thought-feeling patterns created by past experiences. In order to break free from this cycle, we need to interrupt our habitual thought-feeling patterns by forcing ourselves to think positively. Here’s how your thought-feeling patterns keep you stuck in the past and how positive thinking can help you break free from this cycle.