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Buy now to get the Key Takeaways from Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking.
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1) We all experience feelings of inferiority which we carry with us from childhood into adulthood. The first thing you need to do to get over this inferiority complex is figure out where it stems from, perhaps with the aid of a counselor.
2) Always remember that God is on your side. With him, everything is possible, even if you don't...
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from Joshua Foer's Moonwalking with Einstein
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1) Nowadays, we are relentlessly and endlessly bombarded with new information. There's always much to remember, yet our brains capture so little of that information. Even the stuff that's worth remembering often makes only a short-lived impression on us before disappearing forever.
2) Education has been tainted by the boring tradition of rote learning....
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor.
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1) The definition of an investment is clear: it's an operation which, after careful analysis, promises safety of principal and adequate returns.
2) There are three parts to the process of investing. First, before buying a stock, you must make a thorough analysis of a company and the soundness of its underlying businesses. Second, you need to protect...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Jon Gordon's The Energy Bus
Positive people and positive teams manifest positive outcomes. The key ingredient? Positive energy.
In The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy (2007), Jon Gordon explains how to cultivate positive energy in your life and career, which you then can share with your coworkers, customers, organization, team, friends, and family. Gordon uses the...
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Summary of Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit is a thorough examination of several case studies about how habit formation and habit change impact daily life. It details the experiences of individuals, corporations, and organizations to illustrate how habits are made and why, how they can be changed, how habits of all kinds are used in businesses to attract customers or manage employees, and the devastating results of a poorly managed habit…
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Dean Karnazes's A Runner's High
A Runner's High (2021) is an autobiography that tells the story of 58-year-old ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes and his return to the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run in 2018, after a 10-year break. Karnazes looks back on his adventures and reflects on his life as a runner. He describes his experience participating in the Bishop High Sierra 100K and then the big one itself...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Irvin D. Yalom's The Gift of Therapy
In The Gift of Therapy (2013), Irvin D. Yalom shares his extensive personal knowledge and perspective in the field of psychotherapy. Irvin offers important notes, tips, and tools for both established therapists and upcoming students in the field. He aims to help them achieve better results for their patients, while improving themselves, their process, and their profession...
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Summary of Gay Hendricks's The Big Leap reveals one of the most common barriers to an individual's success: the Upper Limit Problem (ULP), a self-imposed, subconscious limit for how much happiness and positivity someone can feel. Using research, case studies, and personal experience, Hendricks explores how the ULP can prevent someone from taking The Big Leap, or reaching his or her highest potential...
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from Malcolm Gladwell's Bomber Mafia.
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1) Carl L. Norden's legacy is largely unknown to the public, but his impact on World War II is undeniable. He was a Dutch-born inventor who worked with the US Navy to create the Norden bombsight, an early prototype that allowed planes to accurately drop bombs from high altitudes.
2) Norden was a consummate perfectionist with his work, which meant he was also...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Thich Nhat Hanh's The Art of Living
The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now (2017) is a self-help book that teaches the importance of practicing mindfulness so we can live deeply in the present moment and experience the happiness and freedom we desire. Vietnamese Zen Master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh explains that there are three fundamental practices to help liberate us from fear and...
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from Steven Kotler's The Art of Impossible.
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1) A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. You need to start somewhere. Stalking the impossible means you need to start digging deep on a daily basis.
2) There is a formula for the impossible. When we see the seemingly impossible become possible, we are witnessing the culmination of a quartet of skills-motivation, learning, creativity, and...
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Summary of Dick Morris & Eileen McGann's Armageddon is an attack on 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and an enthusiastic endorsement of Republican nominee Donald Trump. The book argues that Clinton is corrupt and will destroy the country if elected. By contrast, Trump is a strong, brave, noble politician.
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Summary of Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, & Al Switzer's Crucial Conversations is a nonfiction book that offers simple yet effective tools for engaging in productive, healthy dialogue, even in the most emotionally and politically charged situations. The authors, organizational performance researchers, set out to learn about what they call "crucial moments": times when people's actions disproportionately affect their organizations, their...
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Summary of Leo Galland & Jonathan Galland's The Allergy Solution is a self-help book for people who want to understand the root causes of allergies, how they manifest biologically, and how to heal them naturally without resorting to potentially harmful drugs. In his four decades as an internist, Leo Galland has healed a range of common allergic diseases, such as hay fever and eczema, as well as an increasing number of hidden allergies, which can result...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Carol Leonnig's Zero Fail
We often forget that between the US president and all assailants stands a proud, largely unseen force. They protect democracy by defending the president. And, though the Secret Service has been known for its dedication and perfection in the face of unfathomable difficulties, it is now in grave danger.
Zero Fail (2021) follows the decline through decades, leadership changes, and game-changing...
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Summary of John Elder Robison's Switched On, describes the emotional awakening John underwent after his experience with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a highly experimental procedure that zaps the brain with electricity. Much of his story focuses on a life-changing study he joined in 2008. John details the neuroscience he learned and provides a thorough analysis of the positive and negative effects that TMS has had on his life and, to a...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Steven Kotler's The Rise of Superman
The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance (2014) is a psychology and self-help book about realizing our true potential through the power of flow – a state of consciousness characterized by total immersion in an activity. American author Steven Kotler explains how flow has enabled extreme athletes to push the boundaries of human potential. He...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations
Have you ever wondered what was the first book ever written about a certain subject? Well, Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations was the first book ever written about modern economics, all the way back in 1776.
The Wealth of Nations provides a comprehensive explanation of what creates countries' wealth. It's a foundational text in classical economics, with Adam Smith being considered...