Shortform Books

Relentless Support: Surround Yourself With Motivation

What is relentless support? Why is it important to build relationships with people who will do nothing but motivate you? Relentless support is given by people who not only want to see you become better, but also want to be better themselves. Tim Grover says in Relentless that these people can be a good influence on your life by being honest with you and holding you accountable. Keep reading for the importance of knowing relentless people and how their mindset can rub off on you.

Understanding the Psychology of Social Roles

What exactly do psychologists mean by “social roles”? How does adhering to social roles alter behavior? In psychology, social roles refer to behavioral expectations of people of a given social status, relationship, or occupation. One of the most noteworthy findings is that social roles can make people behave very out of character and even override personality dispositions. Keep reading to learn how people’s behavior and relationships are impacted by social roles.

How to Encourage Collaboration in Your Organization

How to Have an Effective Strategic Discussion

Are your employees unwilling to collaborate? What can you, as a leader do, to encourage collaboration in your organization? The key to fostering collaboration in your organization is to nurture a higher purpose. When you and your subordinates are devoted to fulfilling this kind of purpose, the possibility that you’ll fail to do so becomes enough of a threat to encourage collaboration and strengthen the supportive environment. Here’s how having a higher purpose unites teams.

Zero to One by Peter Thiel: Book Overview

What principles are contained in Peter Thiel’s Zero to One? What’s on his checklist for startup success? Some animals have the drive to build things like dams, but only humans have the ability to invent entirely new things. In Zero to One, PayPal co-founder and venture capitalist Peter Thiel contends that creating new things is the best way to profit economically as well as the only path to human progress. Read more for an overview of the book Zero to One by Peter Thiel.

How to Shift Your Mindset in 3 Simple Ways

Are you afraid of change? Do you want to know how to shift your mindset so you can live to your fullest potential? In Money: Master the Game, Tony Robbins says that one of the reasons you might not be achieving your goals is because you have a limited mindset. While Robbins’ advice is in relation to finances, you can apply his three ways to shift your mindset to anything in life. Continue reading to learn about shifting your mindset by taking control of your experience and using John Vervaeke’s model of knowledge to help.

Why You Should Put Pressure on Yourself to Succeed

Is putting pressure on yourself a bad thing? Do people perform better under pressure? Surprisingly, some people actually do work better under pressure. Putting pressure on yourself can help you manage stress and anxiety, while also making you relentless to succeed. Here’s what Tim Grover, author of Relentless, says about the benefits of pressuring yourself.

Zero to One: Notes on Startups ⎸4 Winning Tips

How do you determine your target market as a startup? Should you engage in head-to-head competition? Entrepreneur Peter Thiel offers advice on these and other startup matters in his book Zero to One: Notes on Startups. He shares strategies related to choosing a target market, dealing with competition, and building a monopoly. Continue reading for four startup tips from the book.

How to Connect With People on a Deeper Level

Do you find it easy to connect with new people? How do you move beyond superficial conversations and get a person to talk with you on a deeper level? The key to connecting with anyone on a deep level is to show the person that you are like them. People interpret their similarities as a form of agreement that convinces them that their approach to life is correct—this increases their self-confidence and makes it easier for them to relax in your presence. Here’s how to connect with people on a deeper level, according to communications expert Leil Lowndes.

Stock Market Order Types: How They’re Manipulated

What are stock market order types? Why are they so easily manipulated? On the stock market, the most common order types are market orders, limit orders, and stop-loss orders. In Flash Boys, Michael Lewis says that because of the illegal practice of high-frequency trading, investors have found new and complicated ways to create order types for their own financial gain. Learn the basics of stock market order types and how they’re being used in illegal ways.

Eckhart Tolle: How the Pain-Body Sucks Your Life Force

What exactly is the “pain-body”? How does identifying with your emotional pain-body prevent you from being present? According to Eckhart Tolle, the pain-body is basically an accumulation of the painful experiences you’ve had throughout your life. When you identify with the pain-body by letting it consume your mind, you’re perpetuating its negativity even further, which traps you in the endless cycle of rumination and prevents you from being present. Keep reading to learn about the concept of the pain-body, how and why it forms, and how it affects your perception and behavior.