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In Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism (2015), minimalist and author Fumio Sasaki explains how readers can improve their lives by reducing the number of possessions they own. By simplifying their belongings and getting rid of anything that isn’t essential, minimalists free themselves from some of the day-to-day stress that comes with ownership, like excessive clutter and time-intensive upkeep...

In 2009, when Zappos announced that larger retailer Amazon would be acquiring the company, Hsieh recalled that his first attempted enterprise was a worm farm when he was nine years old.

The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty (2013) examines how businesses can retain old customers and gain new ones by decreasing the amount of effort consumers must expend to resolve problems. Authors Matthew Dixon, Nick Toman, and Rick DeLisi use data collected from thousands of customers to determine which practices drive customers away and which strategies cement their trust. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.) 

This is an analysis of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (2018) by Jordan B. Peterson, a sweeping investigation into how humans should cope with life’s suffering. Drawing from biology, anthropology, psychology, history, and mythology, as well as from great thinkers and religions, Peterson outlines 12 key principles that will lead to an ethical and relatively manageable life. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Milton Friedman’s Capitalism and Freedom (1962) is an overview of some of the ideas that made Friedman one of the most influential economists in history. Although John F. Kennedy’s 1961 call to the American people, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”, was one of the most famous messages of the decade, it was also bad advice.... (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)  

In The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness (2005), author and entrepreneur Jeff Olson explains how motivated individuals can reap tremendous benefits from cultivating simple, positive habits. Although good fortune can appear to manifest overnight, success is usually the result of years spent consistently making the right choices.... (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon.)  

In Principles: Life and Work (2017), Ray Dalio describes core practices he developed during his career as an investor. Dalio believes that by applying these principles to their lives, listeners can improve their relationships, enhance group decision making, and more easily adapt to changing circumstances. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

In Lying (2011), author and podcast host Sam Harris argues that telling the truth is an ethical imperative. Harris examines the nature of lies and what drives people to deceive others intentionally...

Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made by Jason Schreier is a behind-the-scenes look at the development process of video games. The first step in creating a video game is to secure funding... Listen to this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Rework (2010) is a how-to book for entrepreneurs who aspire to create thriving companies in a global market. Authors Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson provide insights and strategies that can be utilized by people who want to start an Internet-based business, even those who don’t have prior experience … Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

In Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World (2013), entrepreneur and marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk explains how companies can win attention, and ultimately increase their business, by creating advertisements for social media platforms that blend seamlessly with user-submitted content. Get this audiobook now to learn more.

This is an analysis of Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual (2017) by Jocko Willink, a collection of tips and strategies for living a disciplined life. Whether one’s long-term goals relate to diet, exercise, or work, self-imposed discipline is a tried and true methodology for reaching an objective.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. 

Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World (2017) is a compendium of advice on performance and well-being compiled by Timothy Ferriss, a tech investor, productivity expert, and fitness guru. Ferriss posed 11 questions to 140 highly successful individuals and mentors, as Ferriss calls them, in a range of industries and fields including finance, film, tech, sports, chess, poker, and academia. Listen to this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Patricia Evans's best-selling book, The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond (1992), is an examination of male psychological violence against female domestic partners. Although males can also be the victims, verbal abuse is almost exclusively perpetrated by men against women, which is why Evans focuses on the actions of male abusers.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

In Only the Paranoid Survive (1996), former Intel CEO Andrew S. Grove explains how businesses or individuals should react to major market changes. Business owners, managers, and employees must understand that a company is always at risk. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

“You’re a psychopath” might be a common accusation in bad breakups. But what if it turns out to be true...Get this in-depth summary audiobook to learn more.

Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more about What to Say When You Talk to Your Self (1986) in which self-improvement guru Shad Helmstetter explains how people can gain a sense of inner confidence by changing how they internally address themselves. Most people see themselves as full of boundless promise when they are young.

This is a summary of Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One (2012) by Dr. Joe Dispenza. It is a self-help book about shaking off negativity and using meditation to effect positive change. Many people don’t realize how much their mental life directs their physical experience of the world.... 

The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea (2007) is an allegorical narrative that argues that individuals and businesses alike can prosper by practicing generosity. The book follows the fictional journey of an ambitious but underperforming employee, Joe, who turns to a wise and wealthy man for career advice when he realizes he’s in danger of not meeting his company’s quarterly quota.... (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)  

In The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles From the World’s Greatest Manufacturer (2003), engineering professor Jeffrey K. Liker explains how businesses can improve operations by adopting Toyota’s underlying ideologies. Since the Japanese company’s founding in the 1930s, Toyota has dedicated itself to continually improving both its products and processes. 

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