Shortform Books

How to Access Altered States of Consciousness: 2 Methods

Want to know how to access altered states of consciousness? What are some evidence-based methods for reaching a higher consciousness? In Stealing Fire, Stephen Kotler and Jamie Wheal explain how to access altered states of consciousness and why reaching a higher consciousness is important for personal growth. They claim that scientific advances have now made it easier and safer to reach a higher consciousness. Read on to learn how to access altered states of consciousness, according to Kotler and Wheal.

Preventive Tests Everyone Should Be Doing

What is preventive testing? What preventive tests should you be doing regularly to detect early signs of disease? Even if you live an extremely healthy lifestyle, diseases can catch you off guard. Preventive testing can help you prevent illnesses or catch them at the early stages when they are most treatable. Let’s look at these different preventive tests everyone should be doing.

How to Focus on Your Goals With 2 Breathing Exercises

How do you stay focused on your goals? Why are goals crucial for creating powerful leaders? As a leader, you need goals to motivate you and your team to improve. In The Way of the SEAL, Mark Divine recommends using breathing exercises to help you stay focused and on track. Check out how to focus on your goals with Divine’s helpful advice.

Does the U.S. Need New Banking Rules After the Fall of SVB?

What are the pros and cons of adopting new banking rules in the U.S.? Do we need stronger banking regulations? Banking regulations are a hotly debated topic in the U.S. currently, with some arguing that they provide essential consumer protections and others contending that they stifle competition and innovation. Now, with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, there’s an even greater push for new banking rules. Read on to learn about the debate over new U.S. banking rules, based on various experts’ perspectives.

The PetroSaudi 1MDB Controversy Explained

What is the PetroSaudi 1MDB controversy about? How did it all begin? How was Jho Low involved? In Billion Dollar Whale, Tom Wright and Bradley Hope explain how a young Malaysian businessman convinced his country’s prime minister to invest billions of dollars in a deal with PetroSaudi. The deal ultimately led to what we now know as the PetroSaudi 1MDB controversy. Read on to learn about the PetroSaudi 1MDB business deal, according to Wright and Hope.

The 10 Best Books About Friendship: Expand Your Circle

Do you want to make more friends? What are the best books about friendship? Friendships are among the most important relationships people can have. Having a friendly relationship with someone builds a bond that becomes unbreakable and strengthens your communication skills. We’ve compiled a list of the best books about friendship that you should check out if you’re looking to expand your social circle.

How to Listen to Your Inner Voice & Make Better Decisions

Why should you listen to your inner voice? How should you make better use of your inner voice? According to Steve Magness in Do Hard Things, learning how to interpret and deal with internal debates is a key step in building mental toughness. You probably have many different voices telling you what to do, but you have to dig deep to find the one that’s speaking your truth. Keep reading for more reasons why listening to your inner voices is best in the long run, and how to acknowledge them.

How to Create Effective Affirmations and Visualizations

Do affirmations and visualizations actually work? How does practicing affirmations and visualizations help you get closer to your goals? Affirmations and visualizations are powerful tools for achieving your goals. When you recite affirmations or visualize having achieved your goal, you create a powerful impression on your subconscious mind, which helps you act in a more goal-oriented way. Here’s how to create affirmations and visualizations to support your goals.

How to Avoid Distractions and Stay Focused: 5 Pro Tips

Want to know how to avoid distractions and stay focused? How does your environment affect your ability to focus? Your environment can have a big impact on your ability to concentrate, so it’s important to take control of it if you’re looking for a way to stay focused and avoid distractions. Experts claim you can try different strategies to optimize your physical space and daily routine to create a more productive life. Read on for five tips on how to avoid distractions and stay focused, plus a practical exercise at the end.

The Importance of Fiber in the Diet (+ How to Get Enough)

How does fiber break down in the body? Why is it important to ensure you’re getting enough fiber? Because we cannot break down fiber, it retains its structure while moving through our digestive system. This means that it doesn’t provide us with energy from glucose molecules. However, it does help keep our gut microbiome (the bacteria living in our digestive system) healthy. Keep reading to learn about the importance of fiber in the diet and what happens in your body when you eat fiber.