1-2-3 Magic
1-2-3 Magic offers an effective, no-nonsense approach to child discipline.
Cultivating a Championship Mindset, Like Serena Williams
Uncover the secrets behind Serena Williams’ championship mindset and success.
Chasing Excellence
Insights into creating a winning mindset and developing top athletes.
Rebel Ideas Summary of Key Points
Rebel Ideas explores the importance of diverse thinking in solving complex problems and fostering innovation.
This Could Be Our Future Summary of Key Points
In ‘This Could Be Our Future,’ Yancey Strickler, co-founder of Kickstarter, presents a thought-provoking argument against society’s current focus on financial wealth and for a future where people prioritize community, creativity, and compassion. He discusses the limitations of a profit-driven society and proposes a new value system, which he calls ‘Bentoism,’ that could guide individuals and organizations towards more altruistic actions. Strickler envisions a world where values beyond financial gain drive our decisions, leading to a more equitable and fulfilling future.
Love is the Killer App
Love, knowledge, and networks are the keys to business success.
Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work … and What Does
A fresh perspective on motivation beyond rewards and punishments.
Shop Class as Soulcraft Summary of Key Points
Shop Class as Soulcraft’ is a philosophical exploration of the nature and ethics of manual work versus knowledge work in modern society. The author, Matthew B. Crawford, argues for the intrinsic value of hands-on work, drawing on his own experience as a motorcycle mechanic and electrician, as well as examples from various trades. Crawford discusses how manual work can provide a sense of agency and satisfaction that is often missing in more abstract, office-based professions. He delves into the history of skilled labor and its decline in the face of consumerism and a college-for-all mentality.