Heyo, Nik here with our latest batch of bestsellers!
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Alright, on to this week's books!
When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner
When Harold Kushner's three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy would only live until his early teens, he was faced with one of life's most difficult questions: Why, God?
Years later, Kushner wrote this straightforward, elegant contemplation of the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes. The book has since become a classic on clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow.
If you want to learn how to better navigate trauma, grief, and the sad parts of life, watch this video.
A World Without Email by Cal Newport
1-Sentence-Summary: A World Without Email presents a utopia where people engage in their usual professional activities without using emails as a means of communication, and explores a new way of working that doesn't rely on instant messaging, which is known for decreasing productivity at the workplace.
Top 3 Lessons:
- Emails kill productivity through the hyperactive hive mind workflow effect.
- Management execution apps are far more effective than emails in the long run.
- When you state your employee's responsibilities in a clear manner, it's more likely that they'll get it done faster and better.
If you want to streamline your work without the need for constant emailing, this book is for you.
Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
1-Sentence-Summary: Chasing Excellence delves into the most important aspect of becoming a top worldwide athlete – mental strength — while highlighting the steps required to achieve toughness, build resilience, and always push your limits for a purpose.
Top 3 Lessons:
- Although talent and passion are both crucial to an athlete's success, there's another key aspect that makes the difference.
- Top athletes' mind training is deeply rooted in mindfulness and stoicism.
- Top performers are confident, humble, and positive as much as they can be.
If you want to become as mentally tough as a world-class athlete, this book is for you.
The Worldly Philosophers by Robert L. Heilbroner
1-Sentence-Summary: The Worldly Philosophers is your hands-on guide to economics, to how the world works overall but especially from a financial point of view, what are the social and economic systems that existed throughout history, and how certain people's concepts got to shape the world we know today.
Top 3 Lessons:
- All economists seek to understand one common concept: how the society works.
- A market ruled by tradition, coercion, and rules of the past is deemed to crash.
- Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics due to his invaluable theory presented in 1776.
If you want to understand global economics, this book is for you.
That's all for now. Enjoy your weekend!
Happy reading,
-Nik
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