The more you believe that you know people very well, the more you'll find out that you don't know them at all. There are still hidden mysteries about strangers that we shall take care of. We can easily misread strangers’ intentions. And, at the same time, it isn’t easy to make
While vulnerability is the birthplace of many of the fulfilling experiences we long for—love, belonging, joy, creativity, and trust, to name a few—the process of regaining our emotional footing in the midst of struggle is where our courage is tested and our values are forged. Rising strong after a fall is
This summary of Becoming Your Best by Steven R. Shallenberger talks about how running a business or department in today’s high-pressure business landscape gets more difficult every year.
Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster
Assertiveness goes beyond standing up for yourself. Assertiveness is saying what you want in a way that makes others want to listen. This philosophy is at the heart of the self-development method created by nationally recognized self-esteem and communication expert S. Renee Smith. In 5 Steps to Assertiveness, the nationally recognized self-esteem
When we hear the word ‘learning’, we think that there is something that has to do with education. Scott Young, in his book Ultralearning, discovered more about what the word ‘learning’ has from significance. He went deeper and reached insightful perspectives through which we’ll love to learn more, produce more, and
Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt.
Hidden Potential offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Adam Grant weaves together groundbreaking evidence, surprising insights, and vivid storytelling that takes us from the classroom to the boardroom, the playground to the Olympics, and underground to outer space. He shows that progress depends less on how hard you
You want the job of your dreams, right? Therefore, you need to take action. However, in order to succeed, you need a career development plan. Career Planning and Development will not just describe generic concepts like: job search, career building process etc. It is intended to help you finding your dream
What is the ideal body? Kimberly Rae Miller sets out to find the objective definition of this seemingly unattainable level of perfection. While on a fascinating and hilarious journey through time that takes her from obese Paleolithic cavewomen, to the bland menus that Drs. Graham and Kellogg prescribed to promote good morals in
From the world’s leading thinker on innovation and New York Times bestselling author of The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, comes an unconventional book of inspiration and wisdom for achieving a fulfilling life. Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma, notably the only business book that Apple’s Steve Jobs said “deeply influenced” him, is
Only a few people are completely happy at their work despite the current tough economical conditions. From business executives to the everyday Joe or Jane, everyone seems to be going through a rough economic and personal crunch. However, acclaimed business school Professor Srikumar Rao says that we can learn how to
A stunning, personal memoir from the astronaut and modern-day hero who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station—a message of hope for the future that will inspire for generations to come. In Endurance, we see the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the
Most of us feel constantly behind, unsure how to escape feeling oppressed by busyness. Laura Vanderkam, unlike other time-management gurus, believes that in order to get more done, we must first feel like we have all the time in the world. Think about it: why haven't you trained for that 5K
So, you have a problem? Look around you. Everything that surrounds us was designed by someone; and every design started with a problem. Problems are why you have running water and insulations in your home. Plumbing was created because of a problem. Toothbrushes were invented because of a problem. Chairs were created
The man behind Zara brand is unknown to the most of us, but in the world of business, his impact is loud and clear in everyone's face. Amancio Ortega, our protagonist. Many people talk about him, but the reality is that no one really knows who he is. What we do
The good news is that practicing on-the-job etiquette does not require anyone to be perfect. It only requires a good faith effort to know and do the right thing, and when one errs, to employ the all-powerful apology to right the ship. We will need others to excuse us as we
When it comes to achieving our goals, I know a lot of us feel like that: We start out strong and make huge strides, gathering momentum as we go. Then we get derailed or fall short of our hopes. Not always—but often enough that most of us can point to a
You’re about to put a can of cherry-flavored soda in your shopping cart, but intrigued, you decide to read the ingredients first. “Sweetened by brain-damaging aspartame and colored by cancer-causing additives; and that sweet cherry flavor? That has nothing to do with real cherries; instead, it’s distilled from cool tar and
The Summary of Do What You Are Discover the Perfect Career for You through the Secrets of Personality Type By: Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron, and Kelly Tieger leads readers step-by-step through the process of determining and verifying Personality Type. Then it identifies occupations that are popular with each Type, provides
In Spark, Dr. John J. Ratey explains how exercising can optimize your brain performance while also protecting it from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, how it can improve learning, fight mental disorders and delay aging.
Do you need to remember large amounts of information? Do you find it hard to remember important things? Are you losing time by learning and relearning the same information over and over again? This ultimate guide to memory improvement will show how to train your memory, enhance your mental ability and
This summary of Tara Westover’s book, Educated, tells the story of how Tara grew up in the mountains of Idaho, to a family that was isolated from mainstream society. Tara never went to school. She didn’t have a birth certificate until she was 9. But one day, she decided to pursue
Summary of Becoming by Michelle Obama. Through this summary, you’ll explore the different aspects of Michelle Obama’s life, starting her childhood. You’ll learn what challenges she faced and what choices she had to make. Most importantly, you’ll learn what shaped up the beliefs and the perception she brought along to the
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