Shortform Books

How to Change Your Thinking Patterns With Meditation

Do you often get stuck in unhelpful or self-sabotaging thinking patterns? How can you train your brain to think more positively and productively? According to Joe Dispenza, the author of Becoming Supernatural, the key to changing your thinking lies in rewiring your brain waves. The most effective way to do that, writes Dispenza, is through meditation. Specifically, you need to slow down your brain waves to the lower-end frequencies. Here’s how to change your thinking patterns using brain wave meditation.

Behavior-Based Strategies for Overcoming Low Self-Esteem

How to Build Faith in Yourself and Change Your Life

What are the psychological consequences of low self-esteem? What are some steps you can take to cultivate a healthy sense of self-esteem? People who have low self-esteem struggle to act in their best interests and often go to great lengths to please others in pursuit of validation, even if it comes at the expense of their own happiness. Luckily, your self-esteem is amenable to change, and you can improve it by practicing self-esteem-building behaviors. In this article, you’ll learn about the importance of nurturing healthy self-esteem and some strategies for overcoming low self-esteem.

How to Send Effective Sales Funnel Emails (+ The 2 Types)

How do you build an effective sales funnel? What should be the first step in your sales funnel pathway? According to Russel Brunson, the author of Dotcom Secrets, sales funnels work best with email marketing. He recommends creating a lead magnet to collect customers’ emails so you can market to them directly. Here are some tips on how to send effective sales funnel emails.

Michael Shellenberger: Nuclear Power’s Advantages & Detractors

Why is it more expensive to build nuclear power plants in the US than in other places? Is the anti-nuclear movement doing more harm than good? According to award-winning science writer Michael Shellenberger, nuclear power is the solution for the foreseeable future when it comes to our ever-growing demands for energy. In Apocalypse Never, he makes the case for nuclear energy and explains who’s standing in the way. Read more to learn Shellenberger’s take on the nuclear power issue.

How to Persuade People: 3 Ways to Put People Under Your Spell

Would you like to be more charming? How can you get what you want without using force or intimidation? In The Daily Laws, Robert Greene explores truths about human nature and how you can take control of your life. He shares three ways to seduce and persuade others: make them lower their guard, play into their fantasies, and appeal to their emotions. Continue reading to learn how to persuade people with Greene’s strategies.

How to Measure Success: Forming Your Own Definition

What Is the Secret to Living a Happy Life?

How do you know when you’ve finally “made it?” What do you do next if you find the success you’ve been chasing? When many people hit success, they don’t even know they have it. That’s because there’s not one solid definition of success—everyone measures success differently, and you have to find your own meaning. Check out how to measure success, according to The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden.

Building Trust in a Relationship: Talk Things Through

What’s the key to building trust in a relationship? What breaks trust in a relationship? Eight Dates claims that one of the most important topics you can discuss with your partner on a date is trust. Whether trust has been broken before or you want to simply strengthen it, talking to your partner about what trust means to them is a good first step. Continue reading to learn how to talk about trust on a date.

How to Build Self-Discipline: 4 Strategies From Ryan Holiday

How do you build self-discipline in a way that sticks? Why do you need to have a purpose to have control? In Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday discusses why identifying your purpose is essential to practicing discipline. He also says that you can fulfill your purpose by being disciplined, while also facing any hardships you encounter. Keep reading to learn how to build self-discipline so you can be successful in life.

Dan Heath’s Upstream: Book Overview & Key Takeaways

Do you feel like you have endless fires to put out—in your personal life, at work, and in society as a whole? What if you could work at the root of the problem instead, preventing crises from happening altogether? In his book Upstream, Dan Heath explains how reactive solutions (for which we have a bias) aren’t nearly as effective as proactive, long-term solutions. He calls these upstream solutions, and he provides advice on how to implement this type of problem-solving. Keep reading for an overview of this book that aims to help you solve problems before they happen.

The 3 Biggest Parenting Challenges to Handling Outbursts

What are the most common parenting challenges when dealing with tantrums? How can you overcome these obstacles to correct behavior? Learning how to stop outbursts without creating a bigger issue can be tough. Ross Greene’s book The Explosive Child says that parents may face three common challenges while disciplining their child, and offers solutions. Let’s look at the obstacles parents have to overcome in order to put their child’s emotions on the right track.