Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

  [Society & Technology] {#281} #BriefAudioBook - 1 January 2021

Freakonomics

A Rogue Economist Explores The Hidden Side of Everything

Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

15 min read

overview

What is the true essence of economics? Why do we make confident decisions about life? These questions bug a lot of people who are in dire need of answers. The tidbit of this book "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores The Hidden Side of Everything." by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner contains the answers to these questions. Steven D. Levitt is an Economics teacher at the University of Chicago. He's a recipient of the John Bates Clark Medal for his immense contribution to the field of economics. Stephen J. Dubner is an author and a writer for the New York Times and The New Yorker.

[Society & Technology] {#281} #BriefAudioBook - 1 January 2021

Fuck Feelings by Michael Bennett, MD, Sarah Bennett

  [Happiness] {#280} #BriefAudioBook - 31 December 2020

F*ck Feelings

One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems

Michael Bennett, MD, Sarah Bennett

15 min read

overview

It is a self-improvement guide with a down-to-business point of view toward the sort of changes that people can expect in their lives in particular situations. Most advice is the opposite of what you would normally find in other self-help books, stating rather that there are a few things that you can change, a few things you can't change even if you want to, and unintended results to even the best actions.

[Happiness] {#280} #BriefAudioBook - 31 December 2020

Games People Play by Eric Berne

  [Negotiation] {#279} #BriefAudioBook - 30 December 2020

Games People Play

Games People Play

Eric Berne

14 min read

overview

Despite being from a different time, “Games People Play” by popular 20th-century psychiatrist Eric Berne is still a bestseller. It exposes the three states of human behavior, shows the inner workings of acts as simple as flirting, and passes valuable teachings on how to bypass games, and form true meaningful bonds. A valuable addition to any bookshelf, this book is a classic in psychology.

[Negotiation] {#279} #BriefAudioBook - 30 December 2020

Get Out of Your Head 

[Happiness] {#278} #BriefAudioBook - 29 December 2020

 19 min read

overview

The visionary behind  the million-strong “IF: Gathering” challenges Christian women to  transform their outlook and their lives by interrupting their spiraling  thoughts and realizing their God-given power to think differently.  Speaker and Bible teacher Jennie Allen hears all the time from women who  feel stuck in patterns of frustration and defeat. In her search for a  solution, she's learned that the greatest spiritual battle of our  generation is taking place between our ears. How we think shapes how we  live. So it's crucial that we learn how to stop our spinning thoughts  and refuse to fall prey to toxic thinking patterns like victimhood,  anxiety, and distraction. In this book, Jennie draws on biblical truth  and recent discoveries in neuroscience to show exactly how we can fight  the enemies of the mind with the truth of who God is and who He calls us  to be.

[Happiness] {#278} #BriefAudioBook - 29 December 2020

Get Smart by Brian Tracy

  [Self-Growth] {#277} #BriefAudioBook - 28 December 2020

Get Smart

How to Think and Act Like the Most Successful and Highest-Paid People in Every Field

Brian Tracy

17 min read

overview

In business and in life, you must be smart to get ahead. As things shift and change quickly, you need to tap into your brain — learn how to think smartly, in order to make sure that you maximize your opportunities. In “Get Smart!” internationally-acclaimed business guru, speaker, author, and productivity expert Brian Tracy has laid the groundwork on how to easily reconfigure your negative thinking patterns and habits, and reprogram your brain to achieve its maximum potential.

[Self-Growth] {#277} #BriefAudioBook - 28 December 2020

Get The Guy by Matthew Hussey

  [Love & Sex] {#276} #BriefAudioBook - 27 December 2020

Get The Guy

Learn Secrets of The Male Mind to Find The Man You Want And The Love You Deserve

Matthew Hussey

19 min read

overview

“Get the Guy” is a book that provides you with dating tips that allow you to be you and not drastically change to meet and keep your ideal man. You will learn to become an empowered woman that you were meant to be and connect with anyone at any time. The author, Matthew Hussey, takes time to explain how he became a successful relationship coach from being a teenager that dated whoever would have him as he watched people getting the girl of their dreams. His in-depth knowledge comes from his personal experiences and the years that he spent teaching men about their love lives. “Get the Guy” helps women to set up their standards and understand that they are of high value and by developing specific traits, they will be able to find the love that they deserve.

[Love & Sex] {#276} #BriefAudioBook - 27 December 2020

Getting Things Done by David Allen

  [Productivity] {#275} #BriefAudioBook - 26 December 2020

Getting Things Done

The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

David Allen

16 min read

overview

Do you spend your life constantly trying to remember things? Ironically, by doing that, you’re actually far more likely to forget it in the first place. Getting Things Done is your fast track toward stress-free productivity. You no longer have to look towards a to-do list which seems to be longer than your arm, and instead, you can enjoy a systematic approach to every task you have to complete in your life. Imagine the confidence! Imagine the freedom! Imagine the quality of sleep you’ll enjoy! All of this is possible by getting things done.

[Productivity] {#275} #BriefAudioBook - 26 December 2020

Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton  [Negotiation] {#274} #BriefAudioBook - 25 December 2020

Getting to Yes

Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton

13 min read

overview

Some people believe that negotiations are not for the faint-hearted, that only those that can exercise their willpower can get a favorable outcome. This bite-sized book, on the other hand, encapsulates a more factual reality, which states that everyone can negotiate effectively, only if they know the right framework to utilize. Since we engage in one form of negotiation or the other every day, there is no reason why you should not improve your bargaining skills.

[Negotiation] {#274} #BriefAudioBook - 25 December 2020

Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis 

 [Self-Growth] {#273} #BriefAudioBook - 24 December 2020

Girl, Stop Apologizing

A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals

Rachel Hollis

16 min read

overview

What if you had the capacity to stop needing other people to validate your decisions? What if you no longer need to choose between your family and your career? What if all the things that have limited your progress disappeared? These “what ifs” are possibilities millions of women out there hope would become their reality. However, wishful thinking is not enough. And so, New York bestselling author, Rachel Hollis, has revealed some interesting goal-getting strategies for women, which this bite-sized book neatly compiles.

[Self-Growth] {#273} #BriefAudioBook - 24 December 2020

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

 [Spirituality,Self-Growth,Happiness] {#272} #BriefAudioBook - 23 December 2020

Girl, Wash Your Face

Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be

Rachel Hollis

13 min read

overview

Do you ever presume that every other person has their whole life in order while you have no hint of where your life is going? Assuming this is the case, Rachel Hollis has something to let you know: That's a lie. Rachel Hollis is the founder of a super successful and popular lifestyle blog created solely for women. Girl, Wash Your Face is a book containing harmful lies that Rachel Hollis used to believe, and you still might. The only truth is that your life is up to you, though most people find it hard to accept. She believes that the key to becoming a better version of ourselves is to recognize those universal lies that we have come to believe about ourselves. Buckle up to relate with some of the lies and learn as she battles them with grace, support, courage, openness, and truth. With total confidence and strong persistence, “Girl, Wash Your Face” informs you of the best way to live with hustle and passion — and how to give yourself elegance without surrendering.

[Spirituality,Self-Growth,Happiness] {#272} #BriefAudioBook - 23 December 2020