The World's Best Book Summaries
How does your brain detect patterns? What’s the science behind the 5 Second Rule? In The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins discusses the science behind her 5 Second Rule. She answers why it has such a powerful effect on the brain, and it all has to do with how the brain recognizes patterns. Continue reading to learn how brain patterns affect your ability to fight procrastination, hesitation, and harmful impulses.
What is the new space race? Who is the race between? What does the future hold for space exploration? Space exploration largely faded into the background after the end of the Cold War, but it’s coming back with a vengeance. Participants in the new space race are vying for the advantages of establishing a space presence that could set them up for future success. Read on to learn more about what’s happening with the new space race and who’s involved.
What are feedback loops in psychology? How do thinking-feeling loops keep you trapped in a bad mood? According to Joe Dispenza, the author of Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, your thoughts and feelings together create a loop that shapes your reality—what he refers to as a “state of being.” Positive thoughts feed into further positive thoughts and feelings, and negative thoughts perpetuate further negativity. Here’s how feedback loops shape your reality.
Do you feel like your employees are lacking a sense of work ethic? Are you looking for tips on how to improve work ethic in your organization? Work ethic is, to a large extent, down to individual employees: Some people have a greater work ethic than others due to their personality or life experiences. That being said, there are things you can, as a leader, do to improve work ethic among your subordinates. With this in mind, here’s how to improve work ethic in your organization.
What is the psychology behind prejudice? Why do people stereotype others? Being discriminatory toward others is a horrible thing, but some people try to excuse it. In Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me), Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson explain why some people’s brains stereotype others. Read more to learn the psychology of prejudice and why some people discriminate against others.
Do you run a small business? What types of business networks can help you gain support? Small businesses are hard to keep going if they don’t have enough support. Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold explains how up-and-coming entrepreneurs can attract more people to their businesses by networking. Keep reading to learn how to attract support for small businesses with closed and open networks.
What exactly is compound interest? Do index funds benefit from compounding? Compound interest is the interest earned on reinvested gains. Because interest compounds over time, your money grows exponentially instead of linearly. However, your losses also compound, which means that your actual return on investment might not match the market’s average return. Here’s what you should know about the effect of compound interest.
Why does Warren Buffett advise against portfolio diversification? What’s the problem with diversifying your investments? How does diversification hurt your return on investment? Portfolio diversification is a sacred cow in the world of investing. However, the world’s most successful investor, Warren Buffett, scorns the idea of diversifying your portfolio to protect against risk. Keep reading to learn about Warren Buffett, diversification, and why it’s better to have skin in the game.
Looking for an overview of the Smile book by Raina Telgemeier? What is the book about? What are the book’s important events? Comic artist Raina Telgemeier’s book Smile takes the reader through Telgemeier’s middle school years and dental struggles. The book sends an uplifting message to parents of adolescents, those who work with them, and those reflecting on their relationships with personal appearance. Read on for a brief overview of the Smile book by Raina Telgemeier.
Do the teams in your organization work well together? Are there protocols in place for smooth interaction? In Team Topologies, software engineers Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais show you how to set up your development teams to work as efficiently as possible. They recommend dividing your workforce into four types of teams, and then they outline three ways these teams can most effectively work together. Keep reading to learn about the three Team Topologies interaction modes.