How to Process Emotions and Let Them Go

How to Process Emotions and Let Them Go

Do you tend to bury or dwell on difficult emotions, struggling to let them go? What are the dangers of repressing your emotions?  Unpleasant and difficult emotions are an inevitable part of life. If you don’t learn how to process emotions in a healthy way, you’ll struggle with maintaining healthy relationships, keeping up with your work duties, and even being able to relax and have fun. Keep reading to learn about ways to process your emotions and let them go.

What Causes Inequality? Analyzing the 3 Leading Theories

What Causes Inequality? Analyzing the 3 Leading Theories

What causes inequality in the world? Why are some countries prosperous while others struggle to survive? In Why Nations Fail, economist Daron Acemoglu and political scientist James A. Robinson argue that current theories on national failure are flawed. They further explain that successful nations have political and economic institutions that are “open” while failing nations have “exclusive” institutions. Read on to learn what really causes inequality and why the top theories are flawed, according to Acemoglu and Robinson.

How an Abundance Mentality Leads to Addiction (+Solution)

How an Abundance Mentality Leads to Addiction (+Solution)

What is one of the biggest problems we face in society? How has abundance become an issue? Checking social media, eating junk food, or binging shows and movies on streaming platforms are some of the potentially addictive behaviors created by abundance in industrial society, according to addiction expert Anna Lembke. In her book, Dopamine Nation, she explores how to defeat an abundance mentality. Read on to learn why abundance leads to overindulgence and the solution to an abundance mentality, according to Lembke.

She Comes First by Ian Kerner: Book Overview

She Comes First by Ian Kerner: Book Overview

What is She Comes First by Ian Kerner about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In She Comes First, Ian Kerner explains that for sex to adequately satisfy both partners, we must change the narrative—men should ensure their female partner orgasms first. And the best way to accomplish this is through cunnilingus. Read below for an overview of She Comes First by Ian Kerner.

Team Trust: Why It Matters & How to Build It

Team Trust: Why It Matters & How to Build It

Can your team members freely share feedback and ideas? Do they believe that you care about them personally and professionally? Team trust is essential if you want effective and happy employees. It’s important to understand what trust is, why it’s important, and how you can cultivate trust in three directions: from leader to team, from team to leader, and among team members. Read more to learn the importance of trust in the workplace and practical ways to foster it.

The Big Short by Michael Lewis: Discussion Questions

The Millionaire Next Door and Wealth Building

Are you looking for exercises and discussion questions for The Big Short? How can you apply the lessons in the book to your own life? The Big Short by Michael Lewis explores the origins of and fallout from the 2007-2008 financial crisis through the eyes of a handful of eccentric and oddball investors who saw that the U.S. housing market—and, by extension, the entire financial system—was built on a foundation of sand. Continue reading for The Big Short discussion questions and exercises.

The First Rule of Thumb in Investing: Do Your Due Diligence

The First Rule of Thumb in Investing: Do Your Due Diligence

What are some red flags you should avoid when investing in a stock? How can you tell whether the stock share will soar or tank in the future? Stock investing is inherently risky—if you are not okay with losing money, you probably shouldn’t invest. However, you can greatly reduce risk if you do your due diligence by doing thorough research into the companies you want to invest in. Here are some questions you should ask yourself as part of your investing due diligence.

How Elected Authoritarians Threaten the End of Democracy

How Elected Authoritarians Threaten the End of Democracy

Why are people concerned that the end of democracy might be near? What’s causing the “democratic recession”? According to experts, some of today’s world leaders are beginning to chip away at democratic norms. Labeled as authoritarians, these leaders threaten to end democracy by feeding into societal dissatisfaction with the political climate. Keep reading to learn why the end of democracy could be on the horizon and what the future holds.