Think Like a Freak by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner: Overview

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Why do so many people fail to solve problems effectively? How can you use data to solve your problems? Think Like a Freak by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner offers a revolutionary approach to problem-solving. The authors show you how to tackle everything from personal dilemmas to global issues by adopting a data-driven mindset that questions assumptions and embraces unconventional thinking. Keep reading for an overview of the book Think Like a Freak.

Never Play It Safe by Chase Jarvis: Book Overview

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How can you break free from fear-based choices that leave you feeling unfulfilled? What if choosing safety is actually the riskiest decision you can make? In Never Play It Safe, Chase Jarvis challenges the conventional wisdom that safety leads to happiness. He reveals how fear-based decisions create lives that look impressive from the outside but feel hollow within. Read more to discover how to live a riskier, yet more fulfilling life with our Never Play It Safe book overview.

The Art of Strategy by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff

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Why do smart people sometimes make decisions that seem to work against their own interests? What if you could predict your competitors’ moves and always stay one step ahead? Game theory offers insights for navigating everything from business negotiations to everyday conflicts. The Art of Strategy by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff explains how understanding strategic thinking can transform your approach to competition and cooperation. Keep reading for our overview of The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life.

Same as Ever: Morgan Housel’s Guide to What Never Changes

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Is it possible to prepare for an unpredictable future? What if the key to navigating uncertainty isn’t trying to forecast what’s coming next? In Same as Ever, Morgan Housel offers a fresh perspective on planning ahead. Instead of attempting to predict specific events, he focuses on timeless patterns of human behavior that remain constant across history. Continue reading for our overview of Morgan Housel’s Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.

The 10 Best Microlearning Apps for Daily Growth (2025)

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In a world where time is scarce and attention spans are shrinking, microlearning has emerged as the go-to method for continuous personal and professional development. Whether you’re a busy professional, a student juggling multiple responsibilities, or someone who loves learning on the go, microlearning apps are changing how we absorb knowledge. But, with so many apps out there, which ones are truly worth your time? We’ve curated a list of the top 10 microlearning apps in 2025, evaluating them on content quality, usability, engagement, and value for learners.  Whether you’re into productivity hacks, business strategy, psychology, or just want to

Stick With It by Sean Young: Book Overview & Takeaways

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Do your New Year’s resolutions fall apart by February? What if the problem isn’t your willpower, but your approach to change itself? In Stick With It, Sean Young offers a refreshing perspective. The UCLA psychologist’s research-backed method focuses on working with your brain’s natural tendencies rather than fighting against them. Young’s “SCIENCE framework” provides seven tools that make lasting transformation possible. Read on to discover how matching the right strategies to your specific type of behavior can finally help you create changes that actually stick.

Foolproof by Sander van der Linden: Book Overview

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Why does false information spread so quickly online? What if you could protect your mind from manipulation before you even encounter it? In Foolproof, Sander van der Linden offers a groundbreaking solution. The social psychologist’s research reveals how to build mental immunity against deception using techniques borrowed from medical science. Read more for our overview of the book Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity.

Uncommon Sense Teaching: Book Overview (+ Exercises)

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What if all of our ideas about teaching are wrong? How can teachers create truly effective lesson plans? Teachers and students alike often struggle. In Uncommon Sense Teaching, Barbara Oakley and Beth Rogowsky team up with neuroscientist Terrence Sejnowski to explain how your brain actually processes and stores information. They also provide practical, science-based strategies to help you harness your brain’s natural learning mechanisms.  Continue reading for an overview of the book, including exercises to help you apply the book’s principles to your own teaching.

How to Do Things You Hate—Book Overview (Peter Hollins)

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Do you struggle to stay disciplined in work and life? Should you be focusing more on short-term or long-term values? In the book How to Do Things You Hate, Peter Hollins explains that avoiding doing the things you don’t want to do creates a spiral that makes everything worse. Instead, he teaches you how to strengthen your self-discipline so you can find the motivation to get things done. Continue reading for an overview of Hollins’ book, complete with exercises.

The Founder’s Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman: Overview

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How do you decide who to select as a cofounder of a company? What are the benefits and drawbacks of venture capital funding? As an entrepreneur, you’ll need to consider the tradeoffs that come with each decision you make—and how each decision, in turn, creates new decisions that you’ll have to consider. In The Founder’s Dilemmas, Noam Wasserman explores the critical choices entrepreneurs face, including the fundamental tradeoff between wealth creation and maintaining control. Read more in our overview of The Founder’s Dilemmas.