The Creative Act: Techniques for Crafting Meaning Through Art and Science, by Michael Burns, is a comprehensive guide to understand the creative process. The book focuses on encouraging creativity in every individual, exploring techniques to marry art and science in unique, meaningful ways. It explores the process of combining imagination with logic, aiming to provide a new perspective on creativity and innovation.
In ‘The Comfort Crisis,’ Michael Easter takes a deep dive into the relationship between comfort and long-term health. The author believes that our obsession with comfort is causing more harm than good. He explores various discomforting experiences like fasting, cold exposure, and strenuous exercise, arguing that these hardships can lead to personal growth and enhanced well-being.
The book is a compilation of wisdom from Naval Ravikant, a successful entrepreneur and angel investor. The book contains Naval’s thoughts on wealth, happiness, education, and life itself. While it does not follow a traditional narrative structure, it is filled with profound insights and practical wisdom that anyone can apply in their life.
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone is a no-holds-barred call to action for anyone tired of playing it safe. The book contends that success in any field requires an obsessive focus and extreme effort, challenging us to take ’10X’ action to achieve extraordinary results.
In ‘Surrounded by Idiots,’ Thomas Erikson dives into behavioral psychology to offer insights into why people act the way they do, and how we can use this information to communicate more effectively. He introduces us to the DISC model which classifies human behavior into four categories: Dominant, Influential, Steady, and Conscientious. By understanding these categories, we can better understand ourselves and others, thereby improving our relationships and communication.
This book provides practical strategies for communicating with someone who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). It outlines the symptoms of BPD, how it affects the individual and those around them, and ways you can manage your relationship with a person suffering from this complex disorder.
In ‘Show Your Work!’, Austin Kleon encourages readers to not only create but share their creative process. He believes transparency can lead to success in the digital age. The book offers practical methods for exposing creativity to the world, encouraging generosity, teaching others, and transforming work into play.
Sacred Woman is a guide by Queen Afua that aims to empower and heal women by encouraging them to reconnect with their ancient and natural feminine power. The book incorporates Afrocentric herbalism, holistic health, and spirituality to help women achieve physical and spiritual wellness. It presents rituals, prayers, and meditations to nurture the feminine energy and facilitate healing on numerous levels.
Range delves into the various paths to success, debunking the idea that early specialization is the best approach. The book argues that a broad set of experiences and skills, which the author refers to as ‘range’, is more beneficial in complex and unpredictable fields. It uses real-life examples and academic research to demonstrate the value of range in today’s world.