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What are the three macronutrients? What is the function of each? The building blocks of the food you eat are called macronutrients (macro- meaning “large”) because your body needs them in large quantities. Macronutrients fuel your body with energy and build important structures such as hormones, muscles, and DNA. Keep reading for a better understanding of the three macronutrients’ roles in your health.
What is the slip-box system of note-taking? What are the benefits of the slip-box method over traditional techniques? In his book How to Take Smart Notes, Ahrens argues that the slip-box system is specifically designed to help you both have and share original insights. The slip-box method has several benefits over the traditional writing process: For example, using it will make you more efficient and lead to more creative insights. Let’s look at the three benefits of the slip-box method.
What lies do women tell men? Why do women lie to men in the first place? According to Rollo Tomassi, the author of The Rational Male, there are three lies women tell men: 1) men are privileged, 2) women are mysterious, and 3) women like nice guys. He argues that women tell these lies to dominate men as part of the “feminine agenda.” Let’s examine each lie in turn along with the underlying truth, according to Tomassi.
What is economic freedom? Why is freedom important when improving underdeveloped economies? Many economies focus on establishing a utilitarian market to benefit everyone in their country, but people are left with little to no economic choices. In Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen says that free markets allow people to make their own choices and create a freer society. Keep reading to learn why economic freedom is important for a country’s development.
What are ways to increase economic growth? Why is it so difficult for poor economies to develop? Two of the major reasons underdeveloped countries have poor economies are government intervention in markets and restricted women’s rights. In Development as Freedom, Amartya Sen says that establishing free markets and empowering women are two key ways to increase economic growth. Read below to learn how to increase economic growth.
Is fat bad for you? Why is fat vilified? What do different types of fat do in the body? Our culture often portrays fat as something to avoid at all costs. It’s true that eating too much fat can cause health issues, but certain types of fat play key roles in the body. Keep reading to learn about the role of fat in the body.
What is the best therapy for trauma? Do you want to try a more traditional approach or something more unconventional? There are many ways to resolve your trauma symptoms in therapy. In his book It Didn’t Start With You, Mark Wolynn talks about two different methods of conducting trauma-based therapy: language-based approach and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Keep reading to learn about the best therapy for healing trauma, according to Mark Wolynn.
Do you write for a living? Do you sometimes get bored or demotivated to write? If you get bored writing, you might need to spice things up by taking a different approach. Instead of using the top-down approach (going from thesis to argument), try doing it the other way round. Here’s how to spice up your writing using the slip-box note-taking method.
Do you want to know how to build a successful team for your business? Why should you focus on developing your employees’ strengths rather than fixing their weaknesses? In their book Nine Lies About Work, Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall say that the key to building a successful team is encouraging your subordinates to develop their unique strengths rather than fix their weaknesses. To do this, you must determine what outcomes you want from your team and then figure out how each member can help you achieve those outcomes given their individual strengths. Here’s why leaders should shift their focus
What do women want in men? Do women really like “bad guys”? There’s not one concrete answer to what women expect from men when they’re dating or in a relationship. According to Rollo Tomassi, the author of The Rational Male, women are drawn to guys who act rude and are full of themselves. Robert Glover, on the other hand, says that women aren’t attracted to those types of men. Check out the debate between Tomassi and Glover on what women really want in a man.