14 min read ⌚ A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them Want to write better? Well, it all starts with reading better. And Francine Prose is here to teach you how you can start: Reading Like a Writer Who Should Read “Reading Like a Writer”? And Why? Reading […]
Category: Soft Skills
The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking Summary
16 min read ⌚ Modern Techniques for Dynamic Communication Want to become a better public speaker? The only thing you need is Dale Carnegie’s 1962 book: The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking. Who Should Read “The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking”? And Why? As suggested by the title, The Quick and Easy […]
No More Mr. Nice Guy Summary
10 min read ⌚ A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life Feeling like you’re too nice for your own sake? Dr. Robert A. Glover would like to quote Alice Cooper for you: No More Mr. Nice Guy. Who Should Read “No More Mr. Nice Guy”? And Why? If you think […]
One Small Step Can Change Your Life Summary
11 min read ⌚ The Kaizen Way It’s just like Lao Tzu said millennium and a half ago: “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You know why? Because making the same small step every day will eventually get you to your goal – be it a thousand miles in the distance! […]
Exactly What to Say
13 min read ⌚ The Magic Words for Influence and Impact Scott Stratten, President of UnMarketing Inc., claims that this book is “the dictionary of business success language.” Why should it not be? When, instead of beating around the bush, Phil M. Jones is sharing with you no less than 23 magic words for influence and […]
Stop Saying You’re Fine Summary
8 min read ⌚ The No-BS Guide to Getting What You Want Not everybody is ready to cut through the BS and get to the point. Mel understands why motivational quotes and phrases are viewed with a negative connotation and wants to lift the veil on the stuff that actually yields positive results. Furthermore, she delivers […]
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Summary
9 min read ⌚ How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter Marie Kondo made tidying up not only a fashionable habit but also a life-changing one. Margareta Magnusson is here to offer some tips and tricks from the practices in her own home country. Ladies and gentlemen, time to learn a […]
I Know How She Does It Summary
9 min read ⌚ How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time It is possible to have it all – even if you are a woman. At least Laura Vanderkam says it is. To quote her: I Know How She Does It. Who Should Read “I Know How She Does It”? And Why? If the […]
Captivate Summary
9 min read ⌚ The Science of Succeeding with People Not exactly a people person? The good news: it’s not in your genes. The even better news: Vanessa Van Edwards has all the scientific facts you need to help you become more sociable. And she’ll teach you how to: Captivate. Who Should Read “Captivate”? And Why? […]
Word Power Made Easy Summary
9 min read ⌚ The Complete Handbook for Building a Superior Vocabulary Want to find out what “circumlocution” and “perspicacious” mean? And want to be sure to never forget their meanings. Then Norman Lewis’ Word Power Made Easy is the book you’ve been looking for. Who Should Read “Word Power Made Easy”? And Why? As it […]
