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Book Summary: Descartes’ Error by Antonio Damasio
Descartes’ Error is a book written by Antonio Damasio, a neuroscientist and a professor at the University of Southern California. The book explores the concept of the human mind and how it functions. In this book, Damasio challenges the idea of the famous philosopher René Descartes, who believed that the mind and the body are…
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Book Summary: The CEO Next Door by Elena Botelho and Kim Powell
The CEO Next Door is a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on what it takes to become a successful CEO. Written by Elena Botelho and Kim Powell, two senior partners at the global consulting firm, Spencer Stuart, the book draws on their extensive research and experience in the field of leadership to provide…
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Book Summary: Me, Myself and Us by Brian R. Little
Brian R. Little’s book, “Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and How It Shapes Our Lives” delves into the complexities of human personality and how it shapes our lives. The book explores the science behind personality and how it can be used to understand ourselves and others better. The author argues that understanding…
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Book Summary: Daily Rituals by Mason Currey
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work is a book by Mason Currey that explores the daily routines and rituals of over 160 artists, composers, writers, and other creative individuals. The book delves into the habits and practices that these individuals followed to achieve success and creative fulfillment. It provides insights into the routines that these creative…
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Book Summary: The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron
The Highly Sensitive Person is a book written by Elaine N. Aron that explores the concept of high sensitivity and how it affects people in their daily lives. The book is aimed at helping highly sensitive people understand themselves better and learn how to cope with the challenges that come with being highly sensitive. It…
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Book Summary: Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink
Mindless Eating is a book written by Brian Wansink, PhD, which explores the psychology behind our eating habits and how the environment influences our food choices. The book delves into the various factors that contribute to mindless eating, including portion sizes, packaging, and the social dynamics of eating. Wansink provides practical solutions to help readers…
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Book Summary: The One Device by Brian Merchant
The One Device by Brian Merchant is a captivating book that explores the history, development, and impact of the computer. The book takes readers on a journey through the invention of the computer, from its humble beginnings to its current state as a ubiquitous device that shapes our lives in ways we never imagined. The…
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Book Summary: Smart Teams by Dermot Crowley
Smart Teams by Dermot Crowley is a comprehensive guide to building high-performing teams in the modern workplace. The book explores the key elements that make teams successful and offers practical advice on how to overcome common challenges. In this summary, we will dive into each chapter of the book, providing a brief overview of the…
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Book Summary: The Professor in the Cage by Jonathan Gottschall
In his book “The Professor in the Cage,” Jonathan Gottschall explores the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and how it has become a popular pastime for people from all walks of life. The book follows the journey of a professor who decides to take up MMA as a way to escape his mundane life…
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Book Summary: Flash Crash by Liam Vaughan
In his book “Flash Crash”, Liam Vaughan delves into the world of high-frequency trading (HFT) and the events that led to the infamous “flash crash” of May 6, 2010. This event saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummet by almost 1000 points in a matter of minutes, before recovering almost as quickly. Vaughan’s book takes…
