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The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu
[Spirituality,Happiness] {#126} #BriefAudioBook - 31 July 2020
19 min read
overview
“The Book of Joy” was co-authored in 2016 by Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The two spiritual leaders met for 7 days on occasion of the Dalai Lama's 80th birthday to talk about life and joy. Specifically, they answered one question that has lingered on the human mind for ages: how do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? Acknowledging the reality of suffering, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu explained that joy, just like any other emotion can be nurtured. They explained that the human mind is a system of numerous emotional channels and that the mind has to make conscious efforts to select which emotions to use in any event. In this summary, you will learn how to live a life filled with an intense feeling of joy and pleasure that is independent of any situation or circumstance.
[Spirituality,Happiness] {#126} #BriefAudioBook - 31 July 2020
The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge
[Self-Growth] {#125} #BriefAudioBook - 30 July 2020
19 min read
overview
An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they’ve transformed — people whose mental limitations or brain damage was seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewires itself to work as a whole, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, stroke patients, learning to speak. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.
[Self-Growth] {#125} #BriefAudioBook - 30 July 2020
The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II
[Health] {#124} #BriefAudioBook - 29 July 2020
16 min read
overview
When it comes to the issue of death, the odds are stacked equally against everyone. The possibility of dying, for everyone, is 100%. Immortality might be something everyone of us aspire to, but it is unattainable. At least, for now. What if we could have the “next best thing” to immortality? What if we could live long, healthy and functional lives? One devoid of crippling, lengthy and painful battles with diseases? What if we could attain this “next best thing” to immortality? With 100% certainty? But only if we can be disciplined enough to eat the right kinds of foods and avoid the wrong ones? Again, and avoid the wrong ones? In The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health, authors T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II break down the link between the food choices we make and the diseases our bodies suffer; all backed up by extensive research carried out over several decades. The China Study is filled with many startling
[Health] {#124} #BriefAudioBook - 29 July 2020revelations, including conspiracies in “high places” and their implications for our health.
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
[Self-Growth,Leadership] {#123} #BriefAudioBook - 28 July 2020
17 min read
overview
Coaching is an art and it's far easier said than done. It takes courage to ask questions rather than offer up advice, provide an answer, or unleash a solution. Giving another person the opportunity to find their own way, make their own mistakes, and create their own wisdom is both brave and vulnerable. In this practical and inspiring book, Michael Bungay Stanier, a senior partner of Box of Crayons (a company best known for its coaching programs that help organizations do less Good Work and more Great Work) shares seven transformative questions that can make a difference in how we lead and support. And he guides us through the tricky part-how to take this new information and turn it into habits and daily practice.
[Self-Growth,Leadership] {#123} #BriefAudioBook - 28 July 2020
The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt, Greg Lukianoff
[Society & Technology] {#122} #BriefAudioBook - 27 July 2020
19 min read
overview
The generation now coming of age has been taught three Great Untruths: their feelings are always right; they should avoid pain and discomfort; and they should look for faults in others and not themselves. These three Great Untruths are part of a larger philosophy that sees young people as fragile creatures who must be protected and supervised by adults. But despite the good intentions of the adults who impart them, the Great Untruths are harming kids by teaching them the opposite of ancient wisdom and the opposite of modern psychological findings on grit, growth, and antifragility. The result is rising rates of depression and anxiety, along with endless stories of college campuses torn apart by moralistic divisions and mutual recriminations. This is a book about how we got here. How to fix this mess. Lukianoff and Haidt offer a comprehensive set of reforms that will strengthen young people and institutions, allowing us all to reap the benefits of diversity, including viewpoint diversity.
[Society & Technology] {#122} #BriefAudioBook - 27 July 2020
The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani
[Self-Growth,Health] {#121} #BriefAudioBook - 26 July 2020
19 min read
overview
Vishen Lakhiani was once an unfulfilled computer engineer. He lost his job at Microsoft, went broke for several months, and suffered a lot of pain, but was able to bounce back because he found the code of the extraordinary mind. Today, he is the founder of a global company that trains more than half a million students to unleash their potential and become the best version of themselves. It's not just a book. It's a success map born out of years of trial and error, personal and professional experience as well as the desire to see people live the extraordinary life they are here to live.
[Self-Growth,Health] {#121} #BriefAudioBook - 26 July 2020
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
[Self-Growth] {#120} #BriefAudioBook - 25 July 2020
14 min read
overview
Do you want to make changes to your life that actually work and lead you down the path of success? Do you want to see progress every step of the way? “The Compound Effect” teaches us that small decisions can have a huge impact on the life you want, and it’s within your reach, yes, yours! Publishers of “Success” magazine, “New York Times” and “Wall Street Journal” bestselling author Darren Hardy reveals his best ― kept secrets, leading you towards success in whatever area of life you desire it. From relationships to money, work to fame, “The Compound” Effect will revolutionize your life, one decision at a time.
[Self-Growth] {#120} #BriefAudioBook - 25 July 2020
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
[Spirituality,Self-Growth] {#119} #BriefAudioBook - 24 July 2020
18 min read
overview
Do you want to live a happier and more fulfilled life? If yes, then Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman’s “The Daily Stoic” is the right tool for you. This resource of daily inspiration offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as other lesser-known intellectuals. Arranged topically following the three critical disciplines of stoicism — Perception, Action, Will — this guide features twelve principles for overcoming obstacles and achieving greater satisfaction in life.
[Spirituality,Self-Growth] {#119} #BriefAudioBook - 24 July 2020
The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
[Society & Technology] {#118} #BriefAudioBook - 23 July 2020
15 min read
overview
Have you ever been frustrated with a product because of its complexity? Do you feel powerless operating a product that's supposed to be straightforward and easy to use? Rest assured, you’re not the only one with this problem. The tidbits contained in one of Don Norman's bestselling books “The Design of Everyday Things” are a guide that outlines the principles of how to create and use designs without much stress. Don Norman is an American author, researcher, and professor who is widely known for his expertise in design, cognitive science, and usability engineering. His works on design have earned him a reputation as one of the best-selling authors of his generation.
[Society & Technology] {#118} #BriefAudioBook - 23 July 2020
The Dip by Seth Godin
[Self-Growth] {#117} #BriefAudioBook - 22 July 2020
19 min read
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In this iconic bestseller, popular business blogger and bestselling author Seth Godin proves that winners are really just the best quitters. Godin shows that winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt — until they commit to beating the right Dip. Winners seek out the Dip. They realize that the bigger the barrier, the bigger the reward for getting past it. If you can beat the Dip to be the best, you'll earn profits, glory, and long-term security. Whether you're an intern or a CEO, this fun book will help you figure out if you're in a Dip that's worthy of your time, effort, and talents.
[Self-Growth] {#117} #BriefAudioBook - 22 July 2020
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