The World's Best Book Summaries
What is Salt by Mark Kurlansky about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky presents a history of salt and describes the role it played in nourishing our ancestors, driving innovation, and building empires. Further, you’ll learn why salting food isn’t just about improving its flavor, and salt’s important role in independent movements. Read below for a brief overview of Salt by Mark Kurlansky.
Are your parents overstepping some lines? Do you need to set boundaries with your parents? Setting boundaries with parents can be frightening, but sometimes it’s necessary for your own happiness. In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson advises how to reframe your relationship with your parents so that you can thrive. Let’s look at the key to setting boundaries with parents.
Is remote work going away? Will it continue into 2023 or will remote jobs decline? Employers argue that remote work is less efficient and less productive—especially in jobs that require collaboration and creativity. However, employees’ priorities have changed—many might not be willing to come back to work even if it means taking a pay cut or losing a job. Keep reading for further insight into the future of remote work and if it’s going away or here to stay.
Who is Holly Whitaker? What was her recovery from alcoholism like? Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like a Woman not only details how to give up alcohol, but provides a personal account of her own struggle with alcoholism. She takes readers all the way back to when she first started drinking to the day she went fully sober. Read the inspiring story of Whitaker’s recovery so you can learn how to quit like a woman too.
How can you fit a meaningful job, time with your loved ones, and leisure time into your schedule? Is there a way to find time to do everything and not die from burnout? Many of us would say that it’s impossible. But in 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, productivity expert Laura Vanderkam argues that you can have a full, satisfying life by managing your time intentionally. Here are some tips on how to be intentional with your time so you can be both productive and happy.
Can a lie feel like it’s true? How can you tell when something you believe is false? How can you recognize the truth? Martha Beck argues that the only way to overcome the chronic misery of misalignment with your true self is through a four-stage process of realignment. The second stage is challenging your false beliefs and recognizing your inner truths. Let’s unpack Beck’s methods for challenging your beliefs—exposing what’s false and uncovering what’s true.
What is Saifedean Ammous’s The Bitcoin Standard about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, Saifedean Ammous suggests that bitcoin has the potential to become a new monetary standard. To make this argument, he explains the problems fiat money creates, and how bitcoin can solve these problems. Below is a brief overview of the book.
Do you want to know how to develop good habits? More importantly, how do you make sure you don’t fall off track once a habit is successfully established? When it comes to developing good habits, consistency is key: You must show up enough times for your brain to internalize a behavior and make it near-automatic. Once the habit is established, the work is not over: Maintaining healthy habits is an ongoing effort. Here are a few tips for increasing your chances of successfully starting and maintaining habits.
What’s cosmic microwave background radiation? What does it tell us about the history of the universe? After the Big Bang, all of the universe’s matter comprised a sea of hydrogen and helium gas so dense that any light it gave off was quickly reabsorbed. A universal dark age began that would last nearly 400,000 years. Then, the cosmos began to glow. Read more to learn about this glow that we can still observe today and to understand what it tells us about the universe and its history.
What is universal basic income (UBI)? What are the pros and cons of universal basic income? A Universal Basic Income is a proposed program where the government would pay everyone a monthly stipend with no strings attached. At present, polls indicate that only a minority of Americans are in favor of a UBI, while opponents worry that it would be too expensive and would reduce incentives to work. Keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of universal basic income in the U.S.