The World's Best Book Summaries
Want to become more mentally tough? What are the steps to becoming more resilient? In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness provides four strategies for becoming a resilient person. These strategies include facing reality, understanding your emotions, listening to your inner voice, and being flexible in life. Continue reading to learn how to be tough with these four strategies.
Have you ever wondered what the connection is between Jesus and an egg-carrying bunny? Where did our Easter traditions come from? The Easter holiday is commonly understood to be a day to celebrate the resurrection of Christ after his death by crucifixion. It’s celebrated around the world and has existed for around 1,700 years. However, not many people know where colored eggs and bunnies come in. Let’s take a look at the many pagan Easter traditions.
Curious to learn about the basic beliefs of Hinduism? How does Hinduism define a virtuous person? In Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda explores some of the basic beliefs of Hinduism, including reincarnation and karma. He explains the importance of yoga to Hinduism and how it helps believers to achieve ultimate liberation from the cycle of reincarnation. Read on to learn about the basic beliefs of Hinduism, according to Paramahansa Yogananda.
Are glucose spikes dangerous? How do frequent glucose spikes wreak havoc on your overall health? In the short-term, glucose spikes can cause lethargy and brain fog. In the long term, they can contribute to many acute and chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, as well as mental health problems. Here’s a look at the health problems associated with frequent glucose spikes.
Why is minority representation important? How does poor representation stop people from being true to themselves and prevent them from going after their dreams? Lack of representation leaves people feeling self-conscious and demoralized. As a result, they try to change their behavior to fit others’ expectations and don’t pursue their goals because they lack relatable examples of success. Here’s how a lack of representation hurts minorities.
How has technology evolved over time? When did businesses start focusing on user-friendliness? User-friendly design has been around longer than you think. According to User Friendly by Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant, ergonomic design first began in the 1920s and became popular during World War II. Below we will take a look at the evolution of design over the years.
What’s the Billion Dollar Whale book about? What did Jho Low do and where is he now? The book Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope explains the story of Jho Low, a Malaysian financier accused of stealing billions of dollars from Malaysian sovereign funds. The book sheds light on the corrupt practices used by individuals, banks, and governments to commit fraud. Read on for an overview of Wright and Hope’s book Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street.
What is the key to success in life? Why do some people become successful against all odds while others fail miserably no matter how hard they try? According to Napoleon Hill, the author of The Law of Success, your subconscious mind determines how successful you are. If you’re not achieving the level of success you want, it’s because your habitual, conscious thoughts have trained your subconscious mind to work against your best interests. Keep reading to learn how your subconscious mind impacts your success.
Why do most innovation projects fail? More importantly, what can you do to keep your own innovations from succumbing to the same fate? In Ten Types of Innovation, Larry Keeley, cofounder of the Doblin Innovation Firm, and his Doblin colleagues Ryan Pikkel, Brian Quinn, and Helen Walters answer these questions. Based on their experience coaching companies through innovation projects, they argue that the answer lies at least partly in knowing how to classify innovations. They observe that there are ten fundamental types of innovation. Read below for a brief overview of Ten Types of Innovation.
What can someone’s posture tell you about their psychological state? What postural cues should you pay attention to? According to former FBI agent Joe Navarro, a person’s body posture can indicate how secure and comfortable they are feeling. Open body language and posture signal comfort and confidence. On the other hand, restricted posture indicates discomfort and insecurity. Here’s how you can size up someone’s level of comfort based on their body posture.