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Get the Summary of Gary Zukav's The Seat of the Soul in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In The Seat of The Soul, Gary Zukav shares a powerful discovery he made after studying historical figures like Albert Einstein, William James, and the psychologist Carl Jung. Zukav believes that these thought-leaders (along with many others) developed their ground-breaking theories and game-changing...
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Get the Summary of Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.
What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have...
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Get the Summary of 50 Cent and Robert Greene's The 50th Law in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book.Original book introduction: In The 50th Law, hip hop and pop culture icon 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) joins forces with Robert Greene, best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to write a "bible" for success in life and work, based on a single principle: fear nothing.
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Get the Summary Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey's Driven to Distraction in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Procrastination. Disorganization. Distractibility. Millions of adults have long considered these the hallmarks of a lack of self-discipline. But, for many, these and other problems in school, at work and in social relationships are actually symptoms of an inborn neurological...
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Book Preview: #1 Everyone has a role model, someone who pointed the way at a critical moment in their lives. These children were my role models. They obviously knew something I didn't and I was determined to figure it out.
#2 The debate over whether intelligence is fixed or not has been going on for centuries. Today, most experts agree that it's not fixed, and that people can change...
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Get the Summary of Steven Bartlett's Happy Sexy Millionaire in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: As an 18-year-old, black, broke, lonely, insecure, university drop-out, from a bankrupt family, I wrote in my diary that I wanted to be a 'Happy Sexy Millionaire' by the age of 25. By 25 I was a multi-millionaire having created a business worth over $300m dollars. Ironically, in achieving everything...
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Get the Summary of Tara Brach's Radical Acceptance in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Believing that something is wrong with us is a deep and tenacious suffering," says Tara Brach at the start of this illuminating book. This suffering emerges in crippling self-judgments and conflicts in our relationships, in addictions and perfectionism, in loneliness and overwork-all the forces that...
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Get the Summary of David Brooks's The Second Mountain in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. *As you read this summary, you will learn how to adopt an ethic of life where sharing and altruism take precedence over your personal desires. *You will also learn : that you...
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Book Preview: #1 Steinberg had a very successful sports agency, but when his life fell apart, he was forced to declare bankruptcy. Now, he is rebuilding his practice, and is currently representing Mahomes, the Chiefs' star quarterback.
#2 Steinberg, who was a lawyer, first became friends with Steve Bartkowski, who was a football player and future NFL draft pick. Steinberg was assigned...
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Get the Summary Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and...
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Get the Summary of Daniel J. Siegel's Aware in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Aware provides practical instruction for mastering the Wheel of Awareness, a life-changing tool for cultivating more focus, presence, and peace in one's day-to-day life.
An in-depth look at the science that underlies meditation's effectiveness, this book teaches readers how to harness the power of the principle...
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Get the Summary of Brene Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: A motivational and inspiring guide to wholehearted living, rather than just the average self-help book, with this groundbreaking work Brené Brown, Ph.D., bolsters the self-esteem and personal development process through her characteristic heartfelt, honest storytelling. With original research and...
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Get the Summary of Sam Harris's Making Sense in 20 minutes.
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Original book introduction: Sam Harris-neuroscientist, philosopher, and bestselling author-has been exploring some of the most important questions about the human mind, society, and current events on his podcast, Making Sense. With over one million downloads per episode, these discussions have clearly hit a nerve, frequently walking...
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Get the Summary of Hector García and Francesc Miralles's Ikiga in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai-a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world's longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai-the place where passion, mission, vocation,...
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Get the Summary of Dale Carnegie's How to Stop Worrying and Start Living in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In the late 1800s, the Mayo brothers, famous physicians, estimated that over half of all hospital beds are filled with people suffering from frustration, anxiety, chronic worrying, and despair. Causes of worry are everywhere, so it's imperative that we take time to learn how to...
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Get the Summary of Jack Canfield's The Success Principles in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: The Success Principles Summary is a mixture of tips, tricks, and skills, Jack Canfield is one of the best motivational speakers. He is one of the best-selling authors who has written a classic chick ensoup series, The book success principles cover 64 principles of success which covers a wide variety...
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Book Preview: #1 Love is the only thing that can save the planet. It is important to understand that love is not a Valentine's Day card, but the only thing that can instigate a better world.
#2 Agape is the Greek word for love, and it is what Josie Robbins showed to my family and me when she gave us her seat on the bus. It is a commitment to act for the well-being of someone other...
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Get the Summary of Napoleon Hill's The Master Key to Riches in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction.
The Master-Key to Riches, a powerful formula for self-improvement, shows you how to harness the powers of your will and mind so that you can achieve mental happiness, business success, spiritual vitality and financial superiority. Millions of readers all over the world are grateful to Dr. Napoleon...
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Get the Summary of Shiv Khera's You Can Win in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: A practical, common sense guide that will help you: Build confidence by mastering the seven steps to positive thinking. Be successful by turning weaknesses into strengths. Gain credibility by doing the right things for the right reasons. Take charge by controlling things instead of letting them control you,...
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Get the Summary of Gay Hendricks's The Big Leap in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level, (2009) by Gay Hendricks, reveals one of the most common barriers to an individual's success: the upper limit problem (ULP), a self-imposed, subconscious limit for how much happiness and positivity someone can feel.
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