The World's Best Book Summaries
Where do trust issues come from? What is the neurological reasoning behind trust issues? Trust issues are more than just feeling off about someone. In Conversational Intelligence, Judith Glaser says that trust and distrust actually have neurological explanations. Keep reading to learn more about the root of trust issues.
What is emotional childhood neglect? How do parents emotionally neglect their children? To understand how emotional childhood neglect happens, you first have to look at the parents. In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson looks at the common features and types of emotionally immature parents, and the impact their behavior has on their children. Read below for a better understanding of emotional childhood neglect.
Is your relationship not working? How can you mend a relationship that lost its spark? What are some signs that your relationship is broken beyond repair? Problems are part of life and a part of being in a relationship. When your relationship is broken, the key is not to fixate on the problems but to look for effective and mutually beneficial resolution options. With this in mind, here’s how to mend a broken relationship and how to end it—if you decide that’s the right thing to do.
Do you want to learn about NFTs? Where can you find NFT resources you can trust? With everything going on with NFTs, it can be hard to keep tabs on the industry. Not to mention, all the new terminology used in the NFT industry. Whether you’re new to the world of NFTs or looking for a credible resource to follow up on the latest developments, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the best NFT resources, including blogs and podcasts, to help you navigate the ever-changing NFT space.
Are you happy at your job? What are some things you can do to improve your job satisfaction? Your job satisfaction inevitably affects the rest of your life. Being happy at work is linked to better physical and mental health—the lack of which may drain the energy you need both to enjoy your personal life and succeed at work. Time management expert Laura Vanderkam explains why loving your job is so important and how you can increase your job satisfaction by creating your perfect position.
Why does Violet think people are fascinated by horror? What book genre is she wary of? Violet is a Shortform book guide writer from Nebraska. She loves an impactful short story and an occasional YA novel.
Why is astrophysics important? In the big scheme of things, how special are Earth and human beings? Neil deGrasse Tyson shows how astrophysics has stripped humanity of its archaic belief that we hold a special place at the center of the universe. Still, it affirms what we share in common and provides a vast new frontier for discoveries that may transform how we understand reality. Read more to understand this perspective from Tyson’s book Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.
How do you institute a change in an organization’s culture? Why can’t corporate culture be enforced in a top-down fashion? Changing organizational culture is the first step to implementing any other changes in a company (e.g. operational or restructuring). Any organizational changes will likely be illusory unless there’s a transformation of the broader culture because policy, practice, and process are all ultimately downstream from culture. In this article, you’ll learn what exactly is meant by “organizational culture,” why it’s important, and what it takes to change it.
Do you have trouble saving money? Do you tend to spend more than you earn? How does living above your means hinder your financial prospects? In this day and age of conspicuous consumption, it has become the norm to live above your means. While it could be fun for a while, it damages your long-term financial prospects by driving you further and further into debt. Here’s how to stop living above your means.
What are the two uses of salt when it comes to food? What’s the cultural significance of salt? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky argues that salt has played an important role in shaping cuisines around the world. Salt both preserves food when production is low and is a seasoning that makes food more flavorful. Let’s explore these uses of salt.