The World's Best Book Summaries
What is hypothesis testing? How do you know if a hypothesis is true? Hypothesis testing is an inferential statistical method by which we determine whether our tentative assumptions are true. Based on our statistical analyses, we can either accept these hypotheses as true or reject them as false with varying degrees of certainty. Let’s look at the common conventions around inferential statistics and hypothesis testing.
Have you already decided what career path you want to pursue? Perhaps you’re considering a career change? Maybe you’re entertaining the idea of starting a second career? When it comes to career development, the struggle is real. There are so many paths to choose from, especially in the age of knowledge work. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of resources available to help you navigate this journey. Here are Shortfrom’s picks of the best career resources, including blogs, books, and podcasts.
When did calorie counting come about? Do calories matter when it comes to weight loss? Calorie-counting as a method for monitoring weight loss has been around since the early 1900s. In the 1950s, early studies concluded that weight gain was the result of excess calories. Given this, researchers believed that dietary fat—a high-calorie food—causes weight gain. Here’s how the “calories in, calories out” myth came about and why it’s wrong.
Do your employees lack ambition? How can you light a fire under them and get them motivated and engaged? Some employees just don’t care. They show up and do the bare minimum. As a result, the workplace mood and your bottom line suffer. This is what Stage 2 culture is like. The book Tribal Leadership helps you understand this stage and shows you how to cultivate individual ambition in your team so that it can progress to Stage 3 culture. Keep reading for Tribal Leadership advice on how to deal with disengaged employees.
Is confidence the key to success, or is it overrated? How should you treat yourself when you fail? In Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker contends that confidence can cause you to attempt things beyond your ability, ultimately leading to failure. He believes you should trade confidence for self-compassion. Be realistic about your abilities, and be kind to yourself when achievements are beyond your grasp. Barker says that self-compassion is a superior way to get what confidence offers: a better mood and increased performance. Continue reading to learn how to be compassionate to yourself, especially in the workplace.
What are the benefits of living your life with purpose? What steps can you follow to live your purpose and share it with others? Find Your Why author Simon Sinek believes every individual and organization has a purpose. According to Sinek, “finding your Why” means finding your purpose: the single core belief that inspires you to do the work you choose to do and constantly live your life with purpose. Read on to learn the two actionable steps for living your life with purpose, according to Simon Sinek.
What are Stephen Covey’s five waves of trust? How can you use the waves of trust to build stronger relationships at work and in your personal life? According to The Speed of Trust author Stephen Covey, there are five building blocks of trust that, once achieved, will lead to strengthening existing relationships and fostering new ones. Covey calls these building blocks the waves of trust. Read on for a quick summary of Covey’s five waves of trust and imagine how each could apply to your own life.
What are some basic economic terms you should know? How does Thomas Piketty define them? Before discussing income and wealth inequality in-depth, Thomas Piketty establishes the broader intellectual framework that supports his analysis in Capital in the Twenty-First Century. He does this by defining some key economic terms. Read more for a list of basic economic terms and definitions you should know.
Do you wish you had more time for yourself? What’s most important to you in your life? In Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Jeratsky advise keeping a daily “Focus” to establish a routine and complete focus. Their main goal is to help you make time for what matters, rather than adding more stress to your life. Read below to learn how to use their tips to make time for what matters most to you.
What is a good manager? What is Julie Zhuo’s definition of management? In The Making of a Manager, Julie Zhuo says great managers focus on achieving the ultimate goal of all managers. This goal is to facilitate desirable outcomes by inspiring and coordinating the efforts of others. Read more to learn what makes a manager great.