The World's Best Book Summaries
What is the book The Courage to Be Disliked about? How does the book relate to the “individual psychology” school of thought? The book The Courage to Be Disliked argues one major point: happiness is a choice. The book is essentially a retelling of famous psychologist Alfred Adler’s ideas in a self-help format. Continue below to learn more about The Courage to Be Disliked book.
Do you think having a job is a fundamental right for all people? What would the pros and cons of a federal job guarantee be? Has congress ever looked into making a program like this? Stephanie Kelton, economist and the author of The Deficit Myth, says that a federal job guarantee is crucial for establishing economic order. However, critics say that a program like this would cost too much and could lead to corruption. Continue reading to learn more about what a federal job guarantee could mean for the United States.
What is the point of meditation? How can meditation be used as a tool? In his book 10% Happier, Dan Harris believes that the main goal of meditation is mindfulness. In addition, meditation can have added benefits such as recognizing your ego, Here is what self-help author Dan Harris had to say about meditation.
Are there any benefits to taking a personality test? How can understanding different personality types help you become a better communicator? While not all psychologists agree with the benefits of personality tests, Thomas Erikson (the author of Surrounded by Idiots) believes that personality type knowledge is power. Erikson says that understanding the personality types of others is like understanding another language. Continue reading for the benefits and uses of personality tests, particularly in the workplace.
How can you turn casual buyers into loyal customers? What does customer service have to do with loyalty? The book Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles is all about the importance of exceptional customer service when it comes to building a customer base. The business fable outlines the importance of going beyond what is “satisfactory” so customers will keep coming back. Here’s how to create loyal customers in five steps, according to Raving Fans.
Why do unhappy people struggle to form healthy relationships? What common belief destroys marriages? People who are always unhappy in life often struggle to form meaningful or strong relationships. The two top reasons for this are that unhappy people see others as competition, and they believe that mutual sacrifice is necessary. Learn why these two negative beliefs could be holding you back from a healthy relationship.
What is false love? What are the different categories of false love? False love is when people pursue a connection for reasons such as sexual desire or a financial partnership. Although a real love relationship can include these things, they should not be the base of a relationship. Continue below to learn about the different types of false love.
Why do we have to pay taxes? If monetary sovereigns can print their own money, then why do they still need tax money? Are there other reasons for tax other than to pay the government? According to modern monetary theory, nations that are monetary sovereigns can print more money whenever they need it. However, according to economist Stephanie Kelton, that doesn’t mean that taxes don’t serve a purpose. Learn why a believer of MMT believes taxes are still important.
How do the Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue personality types respond to stress? What can you do to help each color relieve their stress? Thomas Erikson, the author of Surrounded by Idiots, says that each of the four different personality colors has unique stress triggers, and so each one must be treated differently. Knowing what stresses out each type of person is especially helpful in the workplace. Continue reading to learn about personality types and stress.
What caused Dan Harris’s panic attack on a 2004 episode of Good Morning America? In what ways did the attack impact Harris’s life? Dan Harris is a self-help writer who is famous for his book 10% Happier. But Harris didn’t always have it together. Before his writing career, Harris was a news correspondent who suffered a panic attack on live tv. In his book, he details the lead-up to the traumatic event and what he learned from it. Keep reading to learn about Harris’s fight against anxiety and ego.