Diversity Is Strength: General McMaster on American Pluralism

Diversity Is Strength: General McMaster on American Pluralism

Is diversity a strength or a weakness? How can it be leveraged to make America stronger against its adversaries? General H. R. McMaster argues that the U.S. can face its global challenges with long-term goals. One strategy he recommends is to turn American diversity into strength and reaffirm education as a fundamental bulwark of democracy. Continue reading to understand McMaster’s argument that diversity is strength.

Product Launch Communication Plan: 3 Messages You Must Send

Product Launch Communication Plan: 3 Messages You Must Send

What do your prospective customers need to hear before you launch your product? What questions do you need to answer for them? You can attract interested buyers with little more than an email list. In Launch, Jeff Walker shares his five-stage strategy to launch a product successfully. Stage three is about building anticipation for your launch, and it hinges on what you communicate to your contacts. Continue reading to learn about Walker’s product launch communication plan.

Planning a Product Launch Event: A Step-by-Step Guide

Planning a Product Launch Event: A Step-by-Step Guide

How can you take advantage of the mental triggers of your prospective customers? What’s a “squeeze page”? How should you follow up with people who didn’t buy your product? In this digital age, when nearly anyone can start a business online, it can be difficult to stand out. In Launch, marketing expert Jeff Walker offers a product launch event strategy that will help you market and sell a product with little to no start-up costs. Continue reading to learn how to stage a successful product launch event, step by step.

12 Inspirational Stephen Hawking Quotes to Make You Wonder

12 Inspirational Stephen Hawking Quotes to Make You Wonder

How can we know the mind of God? What’s the future of science and humanity itself? Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking taught us a lot about black holes, the big bang, time travel, and space travel. But he also left us with many inspiring words that spark our imagination and stir up our determination. Keep reading for 12 inspirational Stephen Hawking quotes from his books A Brief History of Time and Brief Answers to the Big Questions.

15 Motivational Quotes by Tony Robbins to Make You Think & Act

15 Motivational Quotes by Tony Robbins to Make You Think & Act

Are you looking for motivational quotes by Tony Robbins? What does he have to say about success, money, and decision-making? When you google “motivational speakers,” Tony Robbins appears at or near the top of the results. A speaker and writer for decades, Robbins has said a lot that’s worth hearing again and understanding more deeply. Keep reading for 15 motivational quotes by Tony Robbins.

20 John C. Maxwell Leadership Quotes to Equip & Inspire You

20 John C. Maxwell Leadership Quotes to Equip & Inspire You

What can you learn from reading John C. Maxwell’s leadership quotes? If you took his advice to heart, how could you become a better leader? John C. Maxwell has been writing leadership books for more than 40 years, and millions of people have benefited from his wisdom. We’ve distilled many of his insights into a collection of quotes and provided them along with some context and explanation to help you get the most out of them. Keep reading for 20 of the best John C. Maxwell leadership quotes.

Why Do People Resist Change? 3 Reasons We Stay in a Rut

Why Do People Resist Change? 3 Reasons We Stay in a Rut

Why do people resist change? Why do we prefer consistency in our lives? In The Power of Discipline, Daniel Walter explains that humans struggle with self-discipline, and consequently fail to reach their goals, due to certain biological tendencies. One of those is our tendency to crave consistency. Keep reading to understand this tendency and how it works against us and our ability to self-discipline.

Mythologies by Barthes: Overview & Primary Themes

Mythologies by Barthes: Overview & Primary Themes

Is there a hidden message in the meme you just liked on social media? Is myth essentially propaganda? According to Roland Barthes, myths occur when society’s dominant institutions imbue an image, object, or phrase with meaning. By forming these associations, the dominant social institutions create and reinforce cultural beliefs and values that are unconsciously adopted by the masses. In Mythologies, Barthes aims to open our eyes to these manipulations and teach us how to avoid them. Here’s an overview of the book.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How It Impacts Self-Discipline

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How It Impacts Self-Discipline

What’s the Dunning-Kruger effect? How can it affect your capacity for self-discipline? The Dunning-Kruger effect is a biological tendency that distorts our self-perception, particularly about our ability in a skill. Daniel Walter discusses it in the context of self-discipline. He explains what it is, how it affects our ability to self-discipline, and how to overcome it. Keep reading for an overview of the Dunning-Kruger effect, particularly as it relates to self-discipline.