Hannah Aster, Author at Shortform Books

Why You Should Prioritize Connection During Sex

What role does connection play during sexual intercourse? How can focusing on a quick release ruin your intimate life? In his book The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida stresses the importance of connection during sex. He asserts that you should be fully conscious during intercourse and aim to please your woman, and not just yourself. If your only goal is sexual release, then a woman won’t be satisfied with you as a partner. Continue below for David Deida’s advice on practicing conscious sex.

The Science Behind Dreams: The Sleeping Brain

What exactly are dreams? What is the science behind dreams? How can scientists research them? In his book Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker discusses dreams from a scientific point of view. He goes over older theories related to dreaming and explains what happens during the REM cycle. Here is what Walker has to say on the science behind dreams.

The 5 Common Biases Discussed in Nudge

What are the most common biases? How do those biases affect your ability to make snap decisions? In the book Nudge, the authors discuss the most common biases which are the anchoring bias, the availability bias, the representativeness bias, the status quo bias, and the loss aversion bias. These biases, whether intentionally or not, can skew your judgments. Continue below to learn about each of the most common biases from Nudge.

Crush It! Gary Vaynerchuk’s Guide to Building a Brand

Do you want to create a personal brand? What does it take to build an online brand from the ground up? In his book Crush It!, Gary Vaynerchuk teaches readers how to turn their passions into profits by creating a niche, personal brand. He explains every step of the process in detail so you, too, can do what you love for a living. Continue below for Gary Vaynerchuk’s eight-step guide from Crush It!.

Inspired: Product Management and Discovery

Do you want to create a technology startup company but don’t know where to start? Once you discover your product, how do you manage its development? In Marty Cagan’s book Inspired, product management and product discovery are crucial for a startup’s success. Creating a good product idea is only the beginning, then you must prototype, test, and assess risk. Continue reading for Marty Cagan’s advice on creating a product.

How to Release Tension to Have Better Sex

Did you know that holding onto tension can actually affect your intimate life? Do you want to know how to release tension so you can be closer with your partner? In The Way of the Superior Man, teacher, researcher, and author David Deida wants to help men boost their emotional and physical relationships with women. One way of doing that, he says, is to practice releasing your tension throughout the day. Continue below for advice on how to release tension and improve your intimate life.

The 4 Risks of New Product Testing

How do you test new products? What are the four major risks that need to be addressed? A crucial part of the product development and discovery process is new product testing. There are four major risks that need to be addressed during these tests: value, usability, feasibility, and business viability. Keep reading to learn how to assess the four risks of new products.

Sleep in Old Age: Do Seniors Need Less Sleep?

Why do seniors seem to sleep less? Do human bodies require less sleep in old age? According to Matthew Walker, the author of Why We Sleep, seniors require the same amount of sleep as they did when they were younger. However, they often struggle to get their full 8-hours for a number of reasons. Continue below to learn why sleep gets more difficult as you age.

The Most Inspirational Books for Women, by Women

Are you looking for inspirational books written by women, for women? How can reading these inspiring women’s stories help empower you to live your best life—whether it be your personal life or your work life? In this guide, we’ve put together a list of the most inspirational books for women and split them into three categories: memoirs, personal life, and work life. Most of the authors on this list struggled greatly in life—from childhood traumas, to racial inequality, to workplace discrimination—and managed to come out the other side even stronger. And now they want to encourage you to do the

The 3 Different Kinds of Decisions in Nudge

What are the three kinds of decisions that warrant nudges? How can you improve your decision-making skills? In the book Nudge, Thaler and Sunstein explain that we make choices without realizing how the way they’re presented affects us. Not all decisions require nudges, but there are three common types that do. Keep reading to learn about the three kinds of decisions that warrant nudges.