Shortform Books

How the Spaced Repetition Technique Improves Memory

What is the best memory retention method? Can the spaced repetition technique improve your memory retrieval? The spaced repetition technique involves giving your brain time between repetitions of information instead of repeating information many times in a short period. This improves the chances that you will commit the information to long-term memory, where rote memorization tends to rely only on short-term memory. Learn how to use the spaced repetition technique to enhance your studying practice.

Why Do People Want Money So Bad? The Top Motivations

Why do people want money? What motivates you to make more money? To achieve financial success, You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero asserts that you must clearly define why you want money and what you want it for. Having a general desire to be wealthy isn’t enough, as you’ll likely have to push yourself to reach your financial goals. Continue reading if you want to dig deep and discover why you truly want more money.

Orphan Shares: What They Are & How to Buy Them for a Profit

What are orphan shares? How can you make a profit when a company goes bankrupt? Orphan shares are new stocks emerging from a company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Typically, these shares are owned by creditors who have a strong incentive to sell. Learn more about what orphan equities are and how they can turn a profit with these tips from hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt.

How to Build Emotional Intelligence & Control Your Feelings

How important is emotional intelligence? How can you build emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is one of the six modes of thinking, according to The Source by Tara Swart. Swart goes as far as to say it’s the most important thinking mode and has a strong effect on the brain. Discover how to build emotional intelligence to experience its full benefits.

Elon Musk and Tesla: Steps Toward an Energy-Efficient Future

Why did Elon Musk start Tesla? Why did he sometimes sleep on the factory floor? Renowned biographer Walter Isaacson covers the story of Elon Musk and Tesla in his book Elon Musk. Isaacson details how Musk entered the automotive industry with Tesla, based all of its production inside the US, and pushed its technology in the direction of fully automated, self-driving cars. Keep reading to learn about Elon Musk and Tesla.

How to Build an Effective Team: 4 Steps for Managers

Do your employees struggle when working together? How can you build an effective team? The First-Time Manager by Jim McCormick argues that the most important task of a manager is recruiting and maintaining a team of strong and effective individuals. He discusses how to hire and train the right people, evaluate their performance and give feedback, and empower your team to take initiative. Keep reading to learn how to build an effective team.

How Parents Can Model Healthy Conflict Resolution for Children

How well do you handle disagreements with others? What are your children learning from you when it comes to conflict resolution? Disagreements are unavoidable in life. What matters is how we handle them when they arise. Conflict resolution is a valuable life skill, and kids need to learn early on how to settle disputes with others in a way that’s a relational win for everyone involved. Continue reading to learn how to model healthy conflict resolution for children.

Ray Kurzweil: Nanobots Could Reshape the World as We Know It

What are nanobots? How might they change the world? Where is nanobot technology today? According to Ray Kurzweil, nanobots could make sweeping changes in manufacturing and medicine. He explains how nanotechnology has the potential to overturn our entire materials-based economy and even eliminate scarcity. Read more to learn about nanobot technology and what Kurzweil sees in our future.

The 3 Most Effective Note-Taking Strategies

What are the most effective note-taking strategies? How can these strategies help you remember things better? The three most effective note-taking strategies are clarifying your learning goals before starting, creating multisensory associations with the material, and actively engaging with the content by taking notes about your original notes. These strategies can help you retain more information while you’re studying. Continue reading to discover how to use these effective note-taking strategies to improve your learning skills.

Believe in the Universe: Here’s What It’ll Provide You in Return

Do you believe in the universe? Can the universe provide everything you want in life? If you want more money, a better job, or to be happier, you can always look to the universe for help. You should be open to whatever opportunities the universe provides you, and be ready to go down any path it sets for you. Here’s why believing in the universe is so important for people with big goals.