The World's Best Book Summaries
What was apartheid? How did it impact people’s lives? When and how was it defeated? Long Walk to Freedom chronicles Nelson Mandela’s decades-long fight against the evil policy of apartheid in South Africa. He discusses the background of apartheid, the rise of policy, his efforts during his imprisonment, and the ultimate defeat of apartheid. Read more to learn the history of Nelson Mandela and apartheid.
Are you tired of being set back? How do you take action on your goals? We all have goals we want to achieve, but life always manages to get in the way. With advice from Jon Acuff’s book Soundtracks, you can finally achieve your wildest dreams by stopping overthinking and starting to live in the moment. Read on to learn how to take action on your goals and live out your dreams.
What’s The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler about? What is a flow state? How does flow impact your brain and life? In recent decades, athletes have been shattering performance barriers at a faster rate than ever before. In The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler, he argues that mastering flow is the secret to these, and other, seemingly superhuman feats. Read on to learn about mastering flow in our brief overview of The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler.
Want to know how to connect authentically with others? How can improving emotional intelligence in communication help? Emotional intelligence in communication means the ability to intelligently bond with someone by understanding the emotions behind their words or actions. If this sounds desirable, The School of Life offers several methods for strengthening your emotional intelligence in communication. Read on to learn five ways to strengthen your emotional intelligence in communication, according to The School of Life.
How can we improve the criminal justice system? Why do we need to rethink our idea of justice? In Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson suggests that progress toward making the criminal justice system fair is possible. But first, we need to have a clear understanding of justice and the legal system’s conception of just punishment. Here’s how to improve the criminal justice system, one step at a time.
Why is there so much suffering in the world? Are humans predisposed to be unhappy? According to yogi master Sadhguru, suffering is the result of feeling separated from the outside world. At the root of this cycle of suffering is our deep unconscious knowledge that we belong in union with everything in the universe, but we’re not living that way. Here’s how humans create their own suffering, according to Sadhguru.
What makes a story good? What basic human longing does it fulfill, and how does it fulfill it? Robert McKee began teaching stories in a university class and has since become one of the most sought-after lecturers on the topic. In his book Story, he discusses why people love stories and shows writers how to take advantage of this obsession. He also explains why writers should learn story theory. Continue reading to learn McKee’s ideas on what makes a story good as well as the purpose of story theory.
What is short-form content? How is it reshaping the digital publishing industry? More importantly, how can you use it to your benefit? As attention spans have shortened and interests have changed, publishers have to adapt to the effects of technology. With all of the content that’s out there, it can become overwhelming to maintain focus as a reader, which makes it equally hard to keep audiences engaged. Keep reading to better understand how content has changed and what the digital publishing industry can do to adapt. The Evolution of Attention A goldfish used to be a prime example of a
How is the cost of capital determined? What impacts capital lending markets? One of a business’s costs is its capital, which it usually borrows from capital lenders. This lending happens in a competitive market. In The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith discusses three factors that influence that market: risk to the investor, profit on capital, and changes in supply chains. Continue reading to learn how the markets determine the cost of capital, according to Smith.
What is the GROW model in coaching? When should you use it? What are the four stages of the GROW model? The GROW model in coaching was developed by Sir John Whitmore and his colleagues as a way to help employees set goals, maximize their potential, and improve performance. The GROW model has four stages and focuses on having the employee take ownership of their work to improve self-reliance. Read on to learn more about the GROW model in coaching and how to use it, according to Whitmore.