The World's Best Book Summaries
Do you want to get into meditation but don’t know where to start? What’s the easiest meditation routine for beginners? Meditation can seem intimidating at first, but there’s nothing to be scared of. It’s one of the most relaxing exercises around, and practicing it every day creates a better life and atmosphere for you. Below, we’ll look at The Mind Illuminated‘s meditation routine for beginners to get you started.
Do you want to retire comfortably? How can you start preparing for retirement early? Retirement isn’t something that just magically happens. You have to be dedicated to creating a financially stable situation for yourself years down the line when you stop working. Thankfully, the steps to retirement aren’t that hard. Let’s look at how to prepare for retirement in five steps.
What is enlightenment meditation? What are five things you need to understand in order to be enlightened? Enlightenment is the ultimate goal of meditation. In the same way that mindfulness requires strong concentration, enlightenment requires strong mindfulness. Keep reading to learn how to practice enlightenment meditation, according to The Mind Illuminated.
Is it hard to get motivated to do work? What are the best tips to stop procrastinating? Work and chores are rarely ever fun, but they have to be done. With the help of The Procrastination Cure by Damon Zahariades, you can finally stop procrastinating and get things done in a timely manner. Here are ways to put an end to your procrastination habit.
What is meditation? What are the three meditation states everyone should experience? According to The Mind Illuminated, there are three meditation states that will help you stay in the moment: concentration, mindfulness, and enlightenment. Each state has unique benefits that anyone can take advantage of. Let’s look at these states below and how to achieve them.
Do you tend to keep doing the same thing without a good reason for it? Which work tasks do you truly enjoy? What skills does your future self have? In Think Big, behavioral science expert Grace Lordan addresses the fact that many people fail to transform their lives despite a desire to do so. She acknowledges that achieving big goals takes a few years and provides practical advice for making the journey toward your ideal self. Read more to discover how to figure out who you want to be—the first step on that journey.
What advantages do small businesses and individuals have over large companies? What’s the future of warfare? How might virtual assistants be weaponized? In The Sovereign Individual, James Davidson and William Rees-Mogg explain how technology impacts society. Writing in the 1990s, they contend that circumstances and technological developments have always shaped society and will continue to do so. Read more to learn about the ways technology influences civilization, including some of Davidson and Rees-Mogg’s predictions for the 21st century.
What are injectable weight-loss drugs? Should you try them to lose weight? What are the pros and cons? Americans have been gaining weight for a half-century despite tracking their food, changing their lifestyle, working out, and avoiding carbs. For millions, few easy options existed—until the arrival of injectable weight-loss drugs, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Read on to learn about injectable weight-loss drugs, including the pros and cons of using them.
Why are routines important for children? How can you get kids to establish them and stick to them? Clinical psychologist Thomas W. Phelan suggests routines as an effective strategy for helping kids get things done. Setting up routines takes time and effort. But, his routine-building tips foster self-sufficiency and responsibility in kids so that, over time, kids do more and more. Continue reading to learn the importance of routines for children and how to make them a reality in your home.
Do you like to imagine yourself as different in some way? What if you could create and travel a path toward your ideal self? In Think Big, behavioral science expert Grace Lordan argues that most of us fail to transform our lives because we try to change too much too quickly. Instead, we must set a big goal, acknowledge that achieving it will take a few years, and then take the regular, small steps necessary to achieve it. Continue reading to learn how to become the person you want to be.