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Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers Summary

Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers Summary

7 min read ⌚ The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases, and Coping This is not just another book about stress. In fact, it’s probably the only one you should read. Since it’s written by a renowned scientist and a brilliant science writer and since it will not only expose many of the other stress-related books […]

Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A Summary

Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A Summary

5 min read ⌚ Are you also on the run? Hiding from someone, or perhaps cannot find peace? Anyway, this book gives a rundown on how a local gang-member became a shining jewel, whose actions inspire millions. Without further ado, let’s jump into the plot. Who Should Read “Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in […]

This Is Water Summary This Is Water PDF

This Is Water Summary

7 min read ⌚ Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life The world doesn’t revolve around you. That’s the gist of what David Foster Wallace wants you to never forget. He explains why in his beautiful 2005 Kenyon College commencement speech “This Is Water.” Who Should Read “This Is Water”? And […]

Designing Your Life Summary Designing Your Life PDF Summary

Designing Your Life Summary

7 min read ⌚ How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life Everything you see around you has been designed to match somebody’s original vision. Bill Burnett and Dave Evans have an idea: why not do the same with your life as well? They have a manual to help you get started: “Designing Your Life.” Who Should […]

When Breath Becomes Air Summary When Breath Becomes Air PDF Summary

When Breath Becomes Air Summary

6 min read ⌚ At around 9 p.m., on March 9, 2015, Paul Kalanithi, an Indian-American neurosurgeon, passed away after a long and grueling battle with cancer, just a month shy of his 38th birthday. Published several months later by his wife, “When Breath Becomes Air” is his unfinished, thoroughly heartbreaking autobiography. One which will undoubtedly […]

Turning Pro Summary

Turning Pro Summary

6 min read ⌚ Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work Just because you earn money to do a job doesn’t mean that you are a professional. But you can become one if you follow Steven Pressfield’s advice. “Turning Pro” has never been easier. Who Should Read “Turning Pro”? And Why? It’s there in […]

An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth Summary An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth PDF Summary

An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth Summary

6 min read ⌚  What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything Do you want to learn how to become an astronaut? Or how life in space can alter your perspective about living on Earth? Then, read our summary of Chris Hadfield’s “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.” […]

Make Your Bed Summary Make Your Bed PDF Summary

Make Your Bed Summary

6 min read ⌚  Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World You want to change the world. Start off by making your bed. Don’t believe us? Then, let us rephrase that in the words of a decorated United States Navy admiral: “Make Your Bed!” Who Should Read “Make Your Bed”? And […]

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