Brief Audio Book

The Industries of the Future by Alec Ross

  [Society & Technology] {#95} #BriefAudioBook - 30 June 2020

16 min read

overview

Ever wondered what the  future of tech looks like? Do you ever wonder if it's possible to have  another Silicon Valley? These questions plague the mind of every tech  person out there, and it's only normal. In the tidbit contained in this  book “The Industries of The Future” by Alec Ross, you'll understand why  you need to invest in tech, how to move along with the pace of  civilization, and why technology is the next big thing. Alec Ross is a  Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the John Hopkins University and an  advisor to investors, government leaders, and organizations.

[Society & Technology] {#95} #BriefAudioBook - 30 June 2020

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

  [Self-Growth] {94} #BriefAudioBook - 29 June 2020

14 min read

overview

Finite games like  chess, baseball, soccer or tennis are predictable. You know the exact  number of players involved in each session, and you expect to see a  winner after each tournament.  But your life and business — or career — are not that predictable. Those  are infinite games, and until you understand that and stop approaching  them like a finite game, you won't enjoy lasting success.   In this book, bestselling author and organization consultant Simon  Sinek shows you how to approach life as an infinite game. He also uses  game theory to explain how organizations can create lasting success  that will outlive their generations. This is not just a business book,  it is a book on effective personal and organizational leadership.

[Self-Growth] {94} #BriefAudioBook - 29 June 2020

The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey 

 [Sports & Fitness,Productivity] {#93} #BriefAudioBook - 28 June 2020

15 min read

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Any sport the world  over relies upon skill, but how about what goes on inside your head?  Every single game of tennis ever played has been played with a racket  and the brain, so how can you improve your mental game and win every  time? The ironic thing is, learning how to master “The Inner Game of  Tennis” will also help you live your life in the best possible way.   Learn the art of concentration, how to calm the struggle between two  sides of your mind and avoid negative talk, helping you reach the  ultimate goal of winning in both tennis and life.

[Sports & Fitness,Productivity] {#93} #BriefAudioBook - 28 June 2020

The Intelligence Trap  by David Robson

  [Self-Growth] {#92} #BriefAudioBook - 27 June 2020

13 min read

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For several decades,  most people have been defined by their IQ score that does not examine  all of our mental abilities. The irony is that people with high IQ  scores are seen as highly intelligent, but they are prone to more  mistakes than average individuals. They often lack essential skills such  as emotional intelligence, humility, and tenacity. So, having a high IQ  does not automatically translate to success. The Intelligence Trap is a  book that should be recommended for all specialists and experts in  various fields. It provides answers to questions on why we make mistakes  often and how to develop characteristics and qualities that can shield  us from grave errors. You will learn how to use evidence-based wisdom to  improve the point-of-view, memory, and quality of your life.

[Self-Growth] {#92} #BriefAudioBook - 27 June 2020

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

  [Money & Investments] {#91} #BriefAudioBook - 26 June 2020

18 min read

overview

Hailed as the father  of value investing, Benjamin Graham seeks to educate and inspire the  average investor on the many rigors of securities investment, with his  book “The Intelligent Investor”.   Securities expert and renowned author, Jason Zweig also lend his voice  in echoing these hard truths and channeling them to the investor of  today’s market. Together they have created this truly phenomenal book to  hold your hand as you make your way into the world of value investing.

[Money & Investments] {#91} #BriefAudioBook - 26 June 2020

The Introverted Leader by Jennifer B. Kahnweiler 

 [Self-Growth,Leadership] {#90} #BriefAudioBook - 25 June 2020

16 min read

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Are you drained by  business socializing? Do you feel like you are not heard at meetings?  Have you ever turned down a speech or interview request? Jennifer B.  Kahnweiler, PhD., is a Certified Speaking Professional, author, and one  of the top global leadership speakers on introverts. In our extroverted  business culture, introverts can feel excluded, overlooked, or  misunderstood. But being an introvert doesn’t mean you can’t be a great  leader. Citing examples of highly successful leaders like Bill Gates and  Warren Buffett, Jennifer Kahnweiler shows that introverts can build on  their quiet strength and make it a source of great power.

[Self-Growth,Leadership] {#90} #BriefAudioBook - 25 June 2020

The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

  [Fiction] {#89} #BriefAudioBook - 24 June 2020

15 min read

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“The Last Wish” is the  first book in terms of fictional chronology of The Witcher series, one  of the most popular mystery universes in the world. It was created by  the Polish fantasy writer and genius Andrzej Sapkowski and has been  translated into about 20 languages. Owing to the massive success and  wide acceptance of the book series, The Witcher has been adopted by  Netflix to be made into a television series.  “The Last Wish” serves as the very beginning of the legendary “Geralt of  Rivia,” a witcher, cunning sorcerer, ruthless assassin, and  cold-blooded killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that  plague the world. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil, and not  everything fair is good, and in every fairy tale, there is a grain of  truth.

[Fiction] {#89} #BriefAudioBook - 24 June 2020

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries 

 [Business & Career] {#88} #BriefAudioBook - 23 June 2020

17 min read

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The  “Lean Startup” is  an essential book for those who want to create their own startup  companies, or have an interest in entrepreneurship; anyone interested in  quick product development and testing; founders, managers, and  employees in tech companies. Rather than wasting time formulating complicated business plans, this  book offers entrepreneurs, in establishments of different sizes, a way  to test their vision regularly, to adapt and adjust at the right time.  Eric Ries, using real case studies from a wide array of different  businesses, provides a scientific approach to building and managing  successful startups in an era when companies need to innovate more than  ever.

[Business & Career] {#88} #BriefAudioBook - 23 June 2020

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo 

 [Home & Environment] {#87} #BriefAudioBook - 22 June 2020

16 min read

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Do you think you’re  lazy and your life is messy? Do you wonder why your space never seems to  look tidy no matter how much you try? Are you frustrated at your  efforts on tidying? Then there’s a huge chance you’ve been doing the  wrong things. The tidbits contained in the summary of this book “The  Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo is all you need to  achieve your goal effectively. Marie “Konmari” Kondo is an author and a  Japanese organizing consultant. She has sold over 2 million copies of  her book, and it has been translated into several different languages.  Her methods have been adopted into a Netflix show where she stars as  herself.

[Home & Environment] {#87} #BriefAudioBook - 22 June 2020

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John Bogle

[Money & Investments] {#86} #BriefAudioBook - 21 June 2020

16 min read

overview

In this bite-sized  book, John Bogle, legendary investment expert and founder of the  Vanguard Group, Inc., taps into his vast experience in the financial  markets and highlights, with the help of impeccable statistics, the best  ways to make and sustain profits. If you are yet to grasp the core  components of the investment world, or if you are in a dilemma as to  what investment plan suits a long-term strategy, then this book is for  you.

[Money & Investments] {#86} #BriefAudioBook - 21 June 2020