The World's Best Book Summaries
What does it mean to awaken your consciousness? What steps can you take to reawaken your consciousness as a man? In the book The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida says that there are five things men should do to awaken their consciousness. Without these practices, a man and his relationship will eventually stagnate and stop growing. Keep reading for Deida’s five steps.
What is story mapping in reference to product planning? How does the customer discovery process help you find reference customers? There are two techniques you should use during the planning stage in product development: story mapping and customer discovery. Story mapping helps companies plan how to build products and customer discovery helps you find your loyal customers. Read about each technique below.
What is libertarian paternalism in the book Nudge? How would choice designers manipulate the public’s decisions? In Nudge, libertarian paternalism is prioritizing personal freedom while limiting choice to bring about better results. Authors Thaler and Sunstein thought it would be a good system, but critics don’t agree. Learn about how libertarian paternalism works in Nudge
What do you do when you and your significant other have different priorities and goals in life? How do masculine and feminine priorities tend to differ in a relationship? It’s perfectly normal to have different life goals and relationship priorities, in fact, it would be stranger if two partners had the exact same priorities. In the book The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida provides advice for how to handle these differences and support one another. Below, we’ll explore the differences in priority between masculine and feminine, and what your responsibilities are in your relationship.
What are the main reasons why new products fail? Does it mean that it’s a bad product? What could the creators have done differently? In his book Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love, Marty Cagan says that many new products tend to fail when they’re introduced in the market. However, this is often due to the product development process and not because of the product itself. Here are the top reasons why new products fail and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Who are the most important players on a product development team? What are each person’s roles and responsibilities? Product development teams are made up of three key positions: the product manager, the UX designer, and the engineers. Without these three key roles, a product is doomed to fail no matter how good the concept is. Continue reading to learn about each key role, plus the five additional roles.
Do you want to know how you can better support your girlfriend or wife? How should you go about handling her unpredictable energy and flow? Many people seek a supportive partner in a relationship, but not enough people put in the effort to learn how to be a supportive partner. In The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida teaches men how to support their woman’s feminine energy so she can become her best self. Keep reading for advice on how to support your partners’s dreams.
What is the book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There about? What are the 21 bad habits of successful people? In his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith outlines the 21 bad habits that many successful people possess that prevent them from moving up the career ladder. He offers advice on how to replace those habits with more positive ones. Here is a brief overview of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith.
What role does the product development engineer play in the development process? How important are they and what are their responsibilities? In a product development team, engineers are considered to be one of the top three most important roles. There are usually multiple engineers working on different parts of a project and they often have the most extensive knowledge about the product. Here is the full description of the product development engineer’s role.
Do you struggle with understanding women? Do you want to know what your woman means, even when she doesn’t always say it? David Deida, the author of The Way of the Superior Man, knows that understanding women can be difficult, but it is necessary to maintain a healthy relationship. That’s why he gives advice in his book on how to react to her challenges, how to read her feelings, and how to respond with love. Here is Deida’s advice from The Way of the Superior Man.