10 min read ⌚ An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson We featured this book on our list of most inspirational books ever written, and we never got the chance to summarize it for you. Time to right that wrong. Join us on a few unforgettable Tuesdays with Morrie. Who Should Read “Tuesdays […]
Category: Motivation & Inspiration
Braving the Wilderness Summary
9 min read ⌚ The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone It’s Brené Brown once again! Meaning: we don’t have to introduce her at all. Ever since her TED Talk on vulnerability became one of the Top 5 Talks of all time, Brené Brown has basically become a cultural icon! You know […]
Year of Yes Summary
9 min read ⌚ How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person Are you saying “no” to too many things in your life? Well, it’s time to change that. Let Shonda Rhimes help you to kickstart your life-changing “Year of Yes.” Who Should Read “Year of Yes”? And Why? Do […]
12 Rules for Life Summary
14 min read ⌚ An Antidote to Chaos Ready for a dose of Jordan Peterson? Even if you’re not – here it comes! Tight-packed in the form of his 12 Rules for Life. Who Should Read “12 Rules for Life”? And Why? There’s probably nobody as famous as Jordan Peterson in the intellectual world nowadays. […]
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
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
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 […]
Reinvent Yourself Summary
6 min read ⌚ Half a decade ago, James Altucher asked you to choose yourself. Now, he’s back with another advice: “Reinvent Yourself.” Who Should Read “Reinvent Yourself”? And Why? If you have heard anything about James Altucher, you probably already know that he is an incessant experimenter and that he absolutely abhors the idea […]
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
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 […]