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Get It Done: Surprising Lessons From the Science of Motivation

Why do so many people struggle to stick with their goals, even when they start with the best intentions? What if the problem isn’t your willpower, but how you design and pursue your objectives? Ayelet Fishbach’s Get It Done: Surprising Lessons From the Science of Motivation reveals science-backed strategies for achieving what matters most. Fishbach’s approach shows how to craft compelling objectives, push through the inevitable middle slump, and balance competing priorities without burning out. Read on to discover how small changes in your goal-setting strategy can improve your success rate and help you finally accomplish what you’ve been putting

Habits of a Happy Brain: Book Overview (Loretta Breuning)

How does the brain create that sweet feeling of happiness? Why is happiness defined as a survival mechanism? Loretta Breuning says that by understanding how your brain achieves happiness, you can rewire it to build positive, sustainable happiness habits. In Habits of a Happy Brain, Breuning discusses the brain chemistry of happiness, how harmful happiness-seeking patterns develop, and her methods for building and maintaining healthier happiness habits. Read more in our Habits of a Happy Brain book overview.

Bill Gates’s Source Code: My Beginnings (Book Overview)

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What childhood experiences shaped Bill Gates into the tech visionary we know today? How did a rebellious middle child from Seattle end up founding one of the world’s most influential technology companies? Bill Gates’s Source Code: My Beginnings reveals these formative moments. The book traces his journey from an energetic troublemaker to a pioneering entrepreneur. Gates shares stories about family influences, early computer encounters, and the friendships that changed everything. Continue reading for an overview of this autobiography.

8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go (Overview)

What do ancient Hindu scriptures have to say about love? Why should you learn how to be single before you start dating? In Jay Shetty’s book 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go, he explains how to navigate being in a relationship, drawing from his experience as a Hindu monk. He provides perspectives on love from ancient Hindu scriptures, then explains how to apply them to your life and your relationship. Continue reading for an overview of Shetty’s book, complete with insights and exercises.

Quantum Accountability: Overview (Kelly & Kevin Kramer)

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Do your negative thoughts control you? Do you feel unfulfilled in life? In Quantum Accountability, Kelley and Kevin Kramer explain what quantum accountability is and how it’s linked to your mindset and reality. They also discuss how to practice quantum accountability so you can create a positive mental and physical world that enables you to flourish. Read more in our overview of Quantum Accountability.

Structures: Book Overview and Takeaways (J. E. Gordon)

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Have you ever wondered why some things bend under pressure while others break? How do some buildings remain standing for centuries? In Structures, scientist and engineer James Edward Gordon reveals why some materials and structures can withstand forces like gravity and wind while maintaining their form and stability, while others collapse under pressure. Read more in our Structures book overview.

Think Like a Freak by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner: Overview

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Why do so many people fail to solve problems effectively? How can you use data to solve your problems? Think Like a Freak by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner offers a revolutionary approach to problem-solving. The authors show you how to tackle everything from personal dilemmas to global issues by adopting a data-driven mindset that questions assumptions and embraces unconventional thinking. Keep reading for an overview of the book Think Like a Freak.

Never Play It Safe by Chase Jarvis: Book Overview

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How can you break free from fear-based choices that leave you feeling unfulfilled? What if choosing safety is actually the riskiest decision you can make? In Never Play It Safe, Chase Jarvis challenges the conventional wisdom that safety leads to happiness. He reveals how fear-based decisions create lives that look impressive from the outside but feel hollow within. Read more to discover how to live a riskier, yet more fulfilling life with our Never Play It Safe book overview.

The Art of Strategy by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff

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Why do smart people sometimes make decisions that seem to work against their own interests? What if you could predict your competitors’ moves and always stay one step ahead? Game theory offers insights for navigating everything from business negotiations to everyday conflicts. The Art of Strategy by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff explains how understanding strategic thinking can transform your approach to competition and cooperation. Keep reading for our overview of The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life.

Same as Ever: Morgan Housel’s Guide to What Never Changes

Is it possible to prepare for an unpredictable future? What if the key to navigating uncertainty isn’t trying to forecast what’s coming next? In Same as Ever, Morgan Housel offers a fresh perspective on planning ahead. Instead of attempting to predict specific events, he focuses on timeless patterns of human behavior that remain constant across history. Continue reading for our overview of Morgan Housel’s Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.