The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu

  [Spirituality,Happiness] {#126} #BriefAudioBook - 31 July 2020

19 min read

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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