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Martha Beck: The Way of Integrity (Book Overview & Takeaways)

Do you feel like you’re living out of sync with who you truly are? Who are you, deep down? What do you really want out of life? A book by Martha Beck, The Way of Integrity, is a guide to living in alignment with your true self. Beck argues that, deep down, you know who you want to be and what you want to do with your life. She contends that the greatest source of chronic misery is living out of alignment with these wants. Keep reading for an overview of this book and understand Beck’s solution to chronic unhappiness.

How to Set Yourself up for Success Every Morning

Obsession with Success: The Key to Becoming Wealthy

How do you set your day up for success? What are some things you can do to get yourself going in the morning? When you start your day right, it’ll likely continue and end that way. That’s why it’s important to set yourself up for success from the get-go by preparing both your mind and body for the day ahead. Here is how to set yourself up for success so you can seize the day with enthusiasm and confidence.

Stoicism: Control What You Can, & Don’t Sweat Everything Else

Do you worry more than you need to? Do you set yourself up for disappointment? In his book A Guide to the Good Life, philosophy professor William B. Irvine discusses a major tenet of Stoicism: Control what you can, and don’t worry about anything else. By doing this, you also control your happiness. Don’t give up that joy by stressing about what’s beyond your control. Learn how this Stoic practice works, and discover how you can put it to work for you.

Warren Buffett: Integrity’s Value in Business

What do people have to say about Warren Buffett’s integrity? How has Buffett’s honesty helped him? Apart from being a successful businessman, Warren Buffett is known to be an honest person. The Snowball by Alice Schroeder highlights his integrity by citing two events where it helped him: the case of the Salomon Brothers and the economic collapse of 2008. Keep reading to learn more about how Warren Buffett’s integrity has guided him.

Amazon’s Healthcare Strategy May Transform the Industry

What is Amazon’s healthcare strategy? How is Amazon transforming healthcare? What services do they offer? Through a series of launches and acquisitions, Amazon is trying to leverage its strengths to become a major player in the healthcare industry. With deep pockets, a range of existing services, and a massive customer base—Amazon’s healthcare strategy has established a basis for success. Read on to learn more about Amazon’s healthcare strategy and what the future holds for the company.

How to Tell if Someone Is Lying to You: 3 Verified Ways

Want to know how to tell if someone is lying to you? How do professionals detect lying? What should you look for? As a former interrogator, Evy Poumpouras knows how to understand others’ true feelings and intentions through careful observation. In Becoming Bulletproof, she argues that learning how to tell if someone is lying to you can help you to get more out of your relationships. Read on to learn how to tell if someone is lying to you, according to Poumpouras’s three methods.

How to Have Healthy Relationships While in Recovery

How do you have healthy relationships in recovery? How important is it to connect with people in sobriety? In Quit Like a Woman, Holly Whitaker claims that part of your recovery journey is learning how to deal effectively with others. Navigating relationships as a newly sober person can be difficult because many of them will change now that you’re no longer drinking. Here are some ways Whitaker recommends dealing with new and old relationships in recovery.

Mental Filtering: How It Keeps You From Being Happy

How does your brain filter information? How does that mental filtering affect your outlook? Your brain struggles to handle all of the information it takes in. It has to sift out some data. The way it filters impacts your perceptions and ultimately your happiness. Continue reading to understand how mental filtering works and discover what you can do about it.

Don’t Let People Bring You Down or Rile You Up: Act Like a Stoic

How much do you let other people affect your mood and behavior? How can you minimize their impact on you? If you could get advice from an ancient Stoic philosopher, you’d hear this: Don’t let people bring you down or rile you up. Philosophy professor William B. Irvine explains how to avoid negative people, be patient and forgiving toward others, handle insults with maturity, and never display anger. Keep reading for this practical advice from ancient philosophy.

Warren Buffett’s Business Strategy: How He Got So Rich

What is Warren Buffett’s business strategy? How did his strategy make him rich? In The Snowball, Alice Schroeder explains how Warren Buffett’s business strategy made him a billionaire. The secret to his success: Always acting responsibly. Let’s look at how he succeeded in business thanks to his effective plan of action.