The World's Best Book Summaries
Do you grow more bitter the older you get? Do you justify bad behavior because life’s been hard on you? According to Jordan Peterson, resentment, deceit, and arrogance can easily develop when you travel through life and face its hardships. However, he urges you to resist them and maintain your character as you deal with life’s challenges. Read more to learn how to rise above suffering instead of letting it get the best of you.
How much time do you waste every day? What if you used that time to have more fun in life? In The Power of Fun, award-winning science writer Catherine Price argues that fun is fundamental to a happy and healthy life. She explains two ways that modern society has made it harder to prioritize fun. Then, she discusses how to make time for fun. Continue reading to get a handle on why making time for fun can be so difficult and to discover the first step you can take to turn that around.
How often does your brain get to rest? Do you have near-constant stimuli from technology and other inputs? Modern society seems to shun boredom. You probably sense a need to stay occupied, busy, and productive. The problem is that this doesn’t give your brain a break. Michael Easter contends that this is one of the problems of the modern world that you should fight back against. Keep reading to learn several benefits of boredom.
Do you tend to self-sabotage? Is it possible to overcome destructive thinking patterns? Shirzad Chamine’s book, Positive Intelligence, reveals that your stress and unhappiness stem from destructive patterns of thinking known as Saboteurs. In his book, Chamine offers guidance on engaging with your higher self, the Sage, to overcome these adversaries and enhance various aspects of your life. Read on for a brief overview of Shirzad Chamine’s book Positive Intelligence.
What is the nocebo effect? How can innocent expectations increase your risk of death? Whereas the placebo effect might make you feel better, the nocebo effect does the opposite. The Expectation Effect by David Robson warns that thinking too much about a potential side effect or never-ending pain can manifest in real life. Find out how to prevent the nocebo effect from taking over your mind.
Do you struggle with detaching from work after you’ve gone home? How can you have a healthy work-life balance? When you clock out from the job, it’s time to leave the work behind. Your home should be the place where you unwind and relax, not where you need to stress about work. Continue reading to learn how to have a work-life balance that’s right for you.
Would you like to be more aware of your surroundings? What are the benefits of practicing mindfulness? Mindfulness is an advanced type of concentration. Once you achieve mindfulness, your concentration and background awareness will be at their strongest. Keep reading to learn how practicing mindfulness can benefit you, according to The Mind Illuminated.
What are the challenges of forecasting? How has political and social fragmentation made forecasting harder? Today, many forecasters are facing extreme difficulty in doing their jobs. Nate Silver believes there are two reasons for this. First, people are being encouraged to sort themselves into insular groups. Second, our trust in experts is at an all-time low. Let’s look at why Silver believes forecasters can’t do their job accurately anymore.
Has a deal ever seemed too good to be true? How can you avoid being scammed? In one of the last phases of their game, con artists will try to get you to double down on the deal you’re making with them. This is probably the point that you’ve suspected something’s a little fishy, so they’ll do everything in their power to keep you on board. Here’s how to avoid being scammed and manipulated.
What are you learning these days? Are you discouraged by the challenge? What if you saw mistakes as progress? One of the hallmarks of learning is that you don’t get something right the first time. True learning is a process that takes time, and it often requires baby steps and even missteps. Incremental progress is progress all the same, and it can be an incredibly effective way to learn. Read on for advice and encouragement to learn by making mistakes.