The 4 Ways a Busy Lifestyle Robs You of Meaningful Experiences

The 4 Ways a Busy Lifestyle Robs You of Meaningful Experiences

Are you busy in a way that’s fulfilling or in a way that just feels hectic? Do you prioritize your well-being as much as you should? In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, pastor and author John Mark Comer makes a distinction between busyness that’s beneficial and busyness that’s detrimental. He warns against the type of busy lifestyle that leads to weak relationships, disconnection from God, poor health, and a lack of purpose. Read on to learn about the dangers of a busy lifestyle that tends to run you ragged.

10 Brené Brown Leadership Quotes + Context and Explanation

10 Brené Brown Leadership Quotes + Context and Explanation

Is courage a trait or a skill? Should a leader ever say, “I don’t know”? What’s a sure sign that you’re not reaching your potential as a leader? Brené Brown—a popular public speaker, bestselling author, and professional social worker—longs to see people lead wholeheartedly. She discusses how leaders can practice courage, build trust, and model vulnerability. Continue reading for several Brené Brown leadership quotes that capture the essence of her message.

Social Atomization: A Sad Consequence of the Attention Economy

Social Atomization: A Sad Consequence of the Attention Economy

Do you enjoy people for the sake of enjoying people? Do you have genuine friendships—or just glorified networking experiences? In her book How to Do Nothing, Jenny Odell argues that doing nothing is meant to solve the problems created by the attention economy—the mindset of placing a monetary value on time and attention. One of these problems is social atomization. Continue reading to understand this phenomenon and how it affects us all.

Bill Gates Talks About the Importance of Knowledge in Business

Bill Gates Talks About the Importance of Knowledge in Business

Are you trying to establish credibility in your field? How did Bill Gates do it when he was starting out? Alex Banayan interviewed successful people from a wide range of fields to discover what insights, tricks, and motivations helped them find success. He chose interviewees who started out as unknowns and, thus, lacked credibility. One of these is Bill Gates, who shared how he got people to invest in him. Continue reading to learn what Bill Gates has to say about the importance of knowledge in business, especially as you seek to build credibility.

Scaling Strategies: 4 Ways to Help Your Idea or Business Succeed

Scaling Strategies: 4 Ways to Help Your Idea or Business Succeed

Have you ever had an idea with the potential to change your organization, your city, or even the world? How can you give it the best chance to succeed? In The Voltage Effect, economist and professor John A. List offers his advice for how to take things from the small scale to the big stage. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an activist, or anyone else with a brilliant idea, you can make use of his scaling strategies. Keep reading to find out how to help your idea succeed over time.

How to Slow Down in Life by Gamifying Patience

How to Slow Down in Life by Gamifying Patience

Do you feel the need to keep up with everyone else’s fast-paced life? How could you get ahead by actually slowing down? In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer explains why we rush through life and how such a hurried pace harms us. He provides recommendations on how to slow down in life and, by doing so, get more out of it. Keep reading to learn how to slow down your life and discover the benefits that you’ll reap from a slower pace.

Resisting Capitalism: The Wrong & the Right Ways to Fight Back

Resisting Capitalism: The Wrong & the Right Ways to Fight Back

Are you feeling burned out? Do you sometimes feel like retreating from the world, either temporarily or permanently? In her book How to Do Nothing, Jenny Odell discusses different ways people try to resist capitalism, particularly the attention economy mindset of placing a monetary value on time and attention. She identifies the methods she believes are flawed and then shares what she thinks is a better way. Read more to learn about the wrong and right ways to resist capitalism and take back control of your life.

Overcoming Challenges to Success: 3 True Stories of Inspiration

Overcoming Challenges to Success: 3 True Stories of Inspiration

How does Laga Gaga respond to criticism? What does Jane Goodall’s story teach us about the career challenges that women face? Why isn’t Quincy Jones afraid to make mistakes? Alex Banayan interviewed several successful people for his book The Third Door. Many of them told stories of overcoming difficult challenges to success. Lady Gaga, Jane Goodall, and Quincy Jones gave Banayan insights on how to bounce back from setbacks so that you don’t derail your progress. Keep reading to learn how each of these people achieved success despite major challenges.

How to Understand Your Target Audience & Maintain Momentum

How to Understand Your Target Audience & Maintain Momentum

Is your target audience scalable? How can you make sure that it is? Just because your initial audience loves your idea, it doesn’t mean that a larger audience will feel the same way. John A. List provides advice on how to understand your target audience initially and as you grow so that you don’t lose momentum over time. Keep reading to learn how to scale your target audience.

How to Say No to an Invitation & Protect Your Unhurried Lifestyle

How to Say No to an Invitation & Protect Your Unhurried Lifestyle

Do you get invited to things that don’t add to your life in a meaningful way? Would you like to protect the life you’ve worked hard to create? In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, pastor John Mark Comer explores our cultural obsession with rushing and how it’s harmful. He shares insights on how to stop rushing through a hectic life. Then, he advises you to set boundaries and turn down opportunities that would interfere with your new lifestyle. Continue reading to learn how to say no to an invitation when it comes your way and keep your unhurried life intact.