The World's Best Book Summaries
Who is Jho Low? What is his background? How did he get his start in business and financial crime? Meet Jho Low, the Malaysian entrepreneur who allegedly stole billions of dollars from his government’s coffers. In Billion Dollar Whale, Tom Wright and Bradley Hope chronicle Low’s life and rise to infamy. Read on to learn about who Jho Low is and how he rose to prominence in politics and finance.
Do you struggle with feelings of unworthiness and low self-esteem? How does tying your worth to external factors hurt your self-esteem? Many people struggle with self-worthiness because they base their worth on external indicators, such as appearance, status, or success. If you root your sense of self-worth in external factors, you’ll never feel at peace with yourself. Instead, you should focus on recognizing your uniqueness and expressing joy in your existence. With this in mind, here are some tips on how to develop self-worth.
How does the subconscious mind create reality? How can you train your subconscious mind to work in your favor? According to Napoleon Hill, the author of The Law of Success, your life experiences are the result of the contents of your subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is, in turn, influenced by your conscious, habitual thoughts. Keep reading to learn how your subconscious mind creates your reality.
What is type 2 diabetes? How does type 2 diabetes develop? More importantly, what are some preventive measures you can take to avoid it? Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition where your body cannot use insulin properly, resulting in the build-up of glucose in your bloodstream. Not only is this disease dangerous in and of itself, but it can also increase your risk of other health conditions, including heart disease and atherosclerosis. Keep reading to learn how type 2 diabetes develops and some measures you can take to prevent it.
What’s the book Stealing Fire about? What are peak states of consciousness? How do they help us reach true fulfillment? Stealing Fire is a book co-written by Stephen Kotler and Jamie Wheal that explores the modern revolution in our understanding of peak states of consciousness, which they call “ecstasis.” These states are typically found through deep meditative experiences, psychedelic exploration, and extreme sports. Read on for a brief overview of the Stealing Fire book, including Kotler and Wheal’s key takeaways.
What was the prevailing mood of America after World War II? What was it like for young people? How did society perceive the government? In The Fourth Turning, historian William Strauss and consultant Neil Howe explain how Anglo-American history follows a pattern of four 15- to 25-year periods, called Turnings, and how the behaviors of different generations define these Turnings. They explain that the First Turning is a High. Read more to understand First Turnings in general and the most recent First Turning, 1946 to 1964, in particular.
How does stress affect your nonverbal communication? What body language cues indicate that a person is stressed or nervous? According to former FBI agent Joe Navarro, when people are stressed, they tend to perform self-comforting acts as a natural coping mechanism. This can manifest in nervous body language, such as massaging the neck, playing with the hair, or adjusting jewelry. Here’s how you can spot stressed body language, according to Navarro.
How do our brains work differently when working with others? What happens when we’re exposed to other ways of thinking? In Limitless Mind, published in 2019, Jo Boaler explains how neuroscience research has overturned our age-old beliefs about how learning works. Based on what we now know, she says that we must foster true collaboration so that students are exposed to many ways of thinking. Read more to discover the benefits of collaborative learning.
Have you ever taken a “reading vacation”? Do you collaborate with artificial intelligence? Do you think in the shower—or just sing? You might wonder how people come up with incredible innovations. Best-selling author and theorist Steven Johnson explores where good ideas come from. Sometimes, they come from epiphanies, and he shares ways to take advantage of serendipitous moments. Keep reading to learn how to cultivate sudden insights that could lead to exciting places.
Do you have big dreams but continually fail to make much progress? How many moments have you squandered just today? In Someday Is Today, Matthew Dicks explains how you can eliminate time-wasters and increase your efficiency on necessary tasks. Then he argues that you must learn how to maximize productivity and reach your full potential so you can become as successful as possible, as soon as possible. Continue reading for Dicks’s top six principles for maximizing productivity and an exercise to help you apply them.