The World's Best Book Summaries
Do you have an item that’s sentimental to you? How do emblems and mementos create a sense of belonging? In The Art of Community, Charles Vogl explains that communities can use emblems to foster a sense of belonging. Emblems are metaphoric representations of a community’s moral code, such as the US flag’s symbolism of the country’s history and values. Read more for a better understanding of why emblems are powerful to communities.
How can you escape the hustle culture at work? Why shouldn’t you set aggressive goals? How and why should you give your employees private time? In It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson teach you how to build an organization employees would be thrilled to work for. They detail the three qualifications to look for when scouting for any potential hire and why employees need private time to work. Read below for a brief overview of It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work.
What is aging in humans? What are common myths about aging? Though we all know on a basic level what “aging” is, scientists often use common terms differently than the general public. In Ageless, Andrew Steele defines aging and explores common myths that prevent laypeople and scientists alike from understanding aging as a process we can modify. Let’s look at the definition of aging, according to Steele and other experts.
Does your community feel too small? What are the best practices for community growth? When your community is at a point where it’s been strengthened by lore, emblems, and keepsakes, it’ll be ready to invite new members. Charles Vogl has some tips for incorporating new members and discusses how to use stratification to your community’s advantage. Let’s look at the key ways to grow your community so it can reach new people.
Why was the relationship between Britney Spears and her dad strained? What did her father make her do while controlling her under the conservatorship? In her memoir, The Woman in Me, Spears recalls how her father had a drinking problem since she was a child. When she was an adult, he was made her conservator in a controversial case that led to years of abuse and mistreatment. Continue reading to learn more about the strain Spears felt in the relationship with her father.
What does it take to build a million-dollar business? Should you sell or scale a business after it hits success? Reaching a point where your business is valued at a million dollars is an entrepreneur’s dream. Getting there from scratch requires passion, innovation, and delivering what the customer wants. Here’s how to turn your idea into a million-dollar business that’ll just keep growing.
Do you know who your target audience is? What are the best customer-centric strategies for attracting consumers? If you don’t put customers first, you’ll end up driving them away, which will result in decreased sales numbers. To have a successful business, you must focus on customer-centric strategies that provide a positive experience for buyers. With these five customer-centric strategies, you’ll better understand what customers want and how to offer great service.
Why is hustle culture toxic? Is organizational growth always a good thing for business? In today’s “hustle culture,” many workers end up ruining their lives in their attempts to get ahead in their careers. They sacrifice the time and energy they should be spending on their lives outside of work. Keep reading to learn how organizations appeal to hustle culture and one solution for solving it.
What types of responsibilities do managers have in the workplace? How can managers steer businesses toward the future? Peter F. Drucker is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the field of modern management. The Essential Drucker is composed of key chapters from Drucker’s most respected works and provides an overview of Drucker’s core ideas. Read below for a brief overview of The Essential Drucker.
Why is quality better than quantity? How does an emphasis on quantity distract businesses from their core purpose? Quality over quantity is a phrase referring to the preferred focus on the condition of something as opposed to how much you have of something. Even if you’re instantly satisfied by the immense quantity of something, you’ll earn long-term gratification by focusing on quality. Let’s take a look at why quality is better than quantity in four areas of life.