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 […]
Category: Personal Development
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 […]
Moonwalking with Einstein Summary
6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: “Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything” rummages through historical volumes and mental athletes’ manuals, whilst documenting Joshua Foer’s journey to become the 2006 U.S.A. Memory Champion and sharing the author’s favorite memory tips and tricks. The Art and Science of Remembering Everything Having trouble remembering faces […]
The Game Summary
6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: “The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pick-Up Artists” is transformational journalist Neil Strauss’ 2007 effort to get you to the bottom of the seduction community scene, teach you a trick or two in the trade, inspire you to pick up a girl or seven, and then show you the […]
Getting Unstuck Summary
6 min read ⌚ How Dead Ends Become New Paths, aka A Guide to Discovering Your Next Career Path Feeling stuck in life? Regardless of what you do, you can’t make any move in the right direction? Probably you’re at an impasse. And in “Getting Unstuck,” Timothy Butler has the upside for you! He thinks […]
Psycho-Cybernetics Summary
4 min read ⌚ A New Technique for Using Your Subconscious Power What image do you have to yourself? Is it positive, or not that much? Did you know that your self-image largely determines your experiences and your happiness? So, wouldn’t it be nice to become the painter of those self-images? Wouldn’t it be great to […]
Job U Summary
4 min read ⌚ How to Find Wealth and Success by Developing the Skills Companies Actually Need College is the ticket to employment, right? Wrong! Read our summary of “Job U” and learn why the notion that college is for everyone works against students, as well as society. Moreover, hear out the alternative ideas of author […]
Loving What Is Summary
5 min read ⌚ Four Questions That Can Change Your Life Stress is everywhere. It always has been, it always will be. It is part of the human experience. However, many times, we stress over imaginary situations, while having no real reason for unease. In our summary of “Loving What Is” by Byron Katie, we will […]
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t) Summary
4 min read ⌚ Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough” It is not just you! Everybody feels shame. In the following summary, you will become more aware of it. So stay with us as we discuss this complicated feeling, its roots, and try to search for ways in which you […]
Love Is The Killer App Summary
5 min read ⌚ How to Win Business and Influence Friends Times are changing fast, and you need some tricks that will lead you to everlasting career success. Unlike what you may believe, the answer lies in the fundamental human emotions: love and compassion. In our summary of “Love Is The Killer App,” we show you […]
