6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: “How to Read Literature Like a Professor,” written by beloved American literary lecturer Thomas C. Foster, is the most popular book of its kind, aiming to teach you that there’s more in a novel than just the story and the characters, and that, in fiction, there’s no such thing as […]
5 min read ⌚ The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy Stoics marked the beginning of an era filled with mysterious findings about the human’s innate essence. You cannot neglect the fact that ancient Greeks, were among the biggest contributors to the rise of a civilized society. In this book summary, we sure reveal some of their […]
6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: “Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence” is Gary Mack’s testamentary reminder to all the athletes out there that your mental attitude influences your success on the field just as much as your physical condition. It’s a book filled with anecdotes and practical bits of advice, which try to […]
6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: Written by world-renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp, “The Creative Habit” brushes off the nature vs. nurture debate, revealing how strict routines, organized effort, and a host of creative exercises may help almost everyone achieve greatness. Learn It and Use It for Life Stuck in a creative rut? Having troubles with organization […]
5 min read ⌚ The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World Who is responsible for our selfishness and anger? As always is it someone else, or that somebody is here, and now? We summarize the Dalai Lama’s perspective in a nutshell and offer you a life-altering opportunity. Who Should Read “A Force for Good” And Why? […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: In “On Immunity: An Inoculation,” Eula Biss separates the facts from the fiction and makes a great case for the benefits of vaccination, while giving a thorough explanation for the reasons behind the anti-vaccination movement as well. An Inoculation So, you’re a new parent and you’re wondering if you should […]
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 […]
6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: Using recent neuroscientific findings and an in-depth sports know-how, bestselling author Daniel Coyle cracks “The Talent Code” to uncover that, rather than born, greatness is grown, being a well-baked product of three ingredients: deep practice (because it makes perfect), ignition (because you need motivation to get up once you fail), and […]
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