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Black Box Thinking Summary

Black Box Thinking Summary

5 min read ⌚ The Surprising Truth About Success (And Why Some People Never Learn from Mistakes) Finding the perfect job straight out of college is anything but easy. We summarize the key elements, that will lift your spirits even if the odds are against you. Who Should Read “Black Box Thinking”? And Why? Black Box Thinking […]

Bit Literacy Summary

Bit Literacy Summary

5 min read ⌚  Productivity in the Age of Information and E-mail Overload The human factor of error is decreasing, and the e-mail overload is increasing. Finding the perfect balance is proving to be a nightmare. We give our thoughts, and embrace Mark’s on this never-ending discussion. Who Should Read “Bit Literacy”? And Why? You […]

The Achievement Habit Summary

The Achievement Habit Summary

5 min read ⌚ Stop Wishing, Start Doing, and Take Command of Your Life Are you one of those people who is always thinking about doing something, but never actually gets around to it? Do you think you could be more successful if you just lived in another country, in another time, and were surrounded by […]

The Wisdom of Insecurity Summary The Wisdom of Insecurity Summary

The Wisdom of Insecurity Summary

6 min read ⌚  MicroSummary: “The Wisdom of Insecurity,” as its subtitle suggests, is Alan Watts’ book-length message to the inhabitants of an age of anxiety, i.e. us. And the message is simple: don’t chase happiness or live for tomorrow; live in the present moment – because that’s the only place where happiness ever was […]

Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) Summary Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) Summary

Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) Summary

6 min read ⌚  MicroSummary: In “Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me),” oft-cited and celebrated social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson deal with the nature and the problems of many self-justification mechanisms (such as cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and fabricated memory), while trying to show that the only way for a person to […]

The Willpower Instinct Summary The Willpower Instinct

The Willpower Instinct Summary

18 min read ⌚  MicroSummary: “The Willpower Instinct” by willpower expert Kelly McGonigal dissects the nature of the will, portraying it as an amalgam of three components (the “I won’t,” the “I will,” and the “I want” mindset) and advising you how to understand and develop each of them. How Self-Control Works, Why it Matters […]

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Summary

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Summary

5 min read ⌚ Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success The numbers prevent us from being where we want, or do they? In fact, college grades and other factors are merely the starting point. This book summary covers 13 critical concepts, which will aid you […]

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