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Radar 12min

An analysis of how the single-job model has eroded over seven decades. Drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Goldman Sachs, the OECD, and recent research from LendingTree and the Big Shift twenty twenty six report, this Radar traces the timeline from the nineteen fifties, when two years of salary could buy a house, to April twenty twenty six, when fifty five percent of Gen Z holds more than one job at a time. Based on a Reuters report and cross-referencing over fifteen sources, it explains why one paycheck is no longer enough.

Why One Job No Longer Cuts It for Millennials and Gen Z

How did we get here? See which ideas shaped the course of history, and how philosophy played a significant role in human evolution.

History & Philosophy

Five true and improbable stories from World Cups that prove football is bigger than the scoreboard. From a fourteen-year-old ball boy who stole an Italian goalkeeper's notes to a parade of four million people that had to be evacuated by helicopter, this Radar twelve min gathers the most human moments from the biggest sporting event on the planet.

The wildest side of the World Cup

Test new diets, routines, workout regimens and see what best suits your body and mind

Health & Diet

A long-form investigation into ADHD as one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in adulthood and what new neuroscience research is revealing about an unexpected ally... the body itself. Based on a landmark twenty twenty-six study published in PNAS with five hundred and thirty-six participants, this Radar explores how paying attention to physical sensations like breathing and heartbeat may reduce symptoms of depression and ADHD... and why exercise works through mechanisms far deeper than endorphins.

Your body knows before you do: ADHD, depression, and the science of paying attention to yourself

Anthropic decided not to release its most powerful cybersecurity AI model to the public. They called it Mythos, and it's capable of finding and exploiting thousands of critical vulnerabilities across the world's major systems — some hidden for decades. This Radar 12min explains what Mythos does, why the window between a flaw's disclosure and its exploitation has practically vanished, and what all of this means for companies that don't have the security budget of a Wall Street bank.

Mythos: the machine that hacked the world before breakfast

Understanding the science behind your decision making and behavior is a great asset in the battle to a more fulfilled life.

Psychology

Personal Development

Brazilian psychologist Luana Marques, based at Harvard, reveals that your real enemy isn't anxiety — it's avoidance. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she teaches three practical skills to stop running from discomfort and start acting with purpose, even when fear is still present.

Bold living


In two thousand and twenty-six, war became a content strategy. From Call of Duty-style videos posted by the White House to Lego animations produced for the Iranian government, this piece maps how memes, AI-generated images, and viral propaganda are shaping global perception of the Iran conflict... and why the real battle may now be happening in your feed.

War and Memes... How Propaganda Went Viral

Oliver Burkeman dismantles the myth of infinite productivity and replaces it with something far more useful: the acceptance of human finitude. Across four weeks of reflection, he shows why swapping your to-do list for a done list changes everything, how treating information like a passing river cures the anxiety of falling behind, and why finishing small tasks generates more momentum than planning grand ones. A clear-eyed, compassionate guide to doing less while living more.

Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Accept Your Limitations and Make Time for What Matters

New products, new technologies. See the future with the eyes of ingenuity.

Technology & Innovation

Salman Khan reveals how generative AI can finally deliver what education has always needed: a world-class personal tutor for every student on the planet. Drawing on his work with OpenAI and the creation of Khanmigo, Khan shows how AI tutors use the Socratic method to guide reasoning instead of handing out answers, how they unlock creativity across the humanities, and why the "centaur" professional — half human intuition, half machine power — is the blueprint for the future workforce. A practical, optimistic roadmap for turning AI into education's greatest ally.

Brave New Words

A Swedish study of nearly one hundred thousand people, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, revealed that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, is associated with significant drops in depression, anxiety and substance use. In this Radar, we break down the data, the hypotheses, the risks and what it changes in practice.

Study reveals that Ozempic reduces depression, anxiety and addiction... and nobody knows exactly why

Explore the work-ethic of productive people and get a glimpse into the techniques that helped them reach a high level of success.

Productivity & Time Management

What great leaders are made of? Learn from the people who have more to offer in the realm of leadership than just words. 

Management & Leadership

From Steve Jobs to Jack Ma. Understand what great entrepreneurs have in common, and what pitfalls you need to be wary of!

Entrepreneurship

Build a solid career, learn how to run your business and inspire other people to do the same.

Career & Business

Dan Martell shares the buyback principle: stop hiring to grow revenue and start hiring to reclaim your time. With tools like the DRIP Matrix and the Replacement Ladder, this microbook maps the exact path from overworked founder to empire architect.

Buy back your time

Simon Sinek points out that decisions are not always based on real knowledge, but often rest on false assumptions. “Start with Why” guides by offering the golden circle analysis – Why does your organization do what it does? How does it do it? What does it do? – This approach will not only improve your cognitive abilities but will also increase your leadership skills.

Start with Why

Biology, physics and a lot of experimentation!  

Science

In “The Brain That Changes Itself” author, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge looks at new medical research on the functioning of the brain. For most of medical history it was believed that the brain was fixed, but it has now been proven that the brain continually changes itself. This has revealed new ways of dealing with stroke or anxiety patients and has even shown how blind people can regain their sight!

The Brain That Changes Itself

Get inspired, build great plans, reach your goals, live happier!

Self-Help & Motivation

“Atomic Habits,” by James Clear, breaks down the mechanics of habit creation, and translates the findings into four practical laws of behavior change that can help you shift from feeling stuck in life to achieving remarkable results through minuscule and almost effortless daily changes.

Atomic Habits

Take a sneak-peek into the private lives of people who left a mark in world history.

Biographies & Memoirs

“The Gratitude Diaries” chronicles a year of gratitude in the life of bestselling American writer Janice Kaplan. The book shares not only the inspiring results of this charming social experiment but also Kaplan’s research into finding scientific evidence in favor of her simple hypothesis: that merely appreciating what you already have is enough to feel a lot happier and change your life for the better.

The Gratitude Diaries

Give life and voice to your product. The right place to learn to sell and promote!

Marketing & Sales

Think you're not in sales? Think again. Daniel Pink reveals that we all spend our days moving others. Discover the new science of persuasion, from the power of mimicry to why 'ambiverts' win. Master the art of influence in a world where everyone is selling something.

To Sell Is Human

In “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess,” Dr. Caroline Leaf combines clinical research and compelling case studies to provide a scientifically-backed five-step plan to build mental toughness as well as eliminate the roots of anxiety and depression. In addition to outlining the theory behind this five-step plan – which she calls the Neurocycle – Leaf gives numerous examples on how to apply it practically.

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess  

“Million Dollar Weekend” is more than just another business book—it’s a high-energy, no-nonsense execution manual for anyone looking to transform an idea into a profitable business in just 48 hours. Designed for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and anyone who wants to take control of their financial future, Kagan’s book blends real-life experiences, humor, and actionable strategies to make starting a business feel both accessible and achievable.

Million Dollar Weekend

Healthy mind, healthy body. Take some moments of tranquility amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Spirituality & Mindfulness

Drawing on research conducted at Joe Dispenza’s advanced workshops, “Becoming Supernatural” explores the mystical aspects of existence and goes to great lengths to demonstrate that, by way of meditations and mental rehearsals, humans can change their brain chemistry, actively participate in the reshaping of their futures, and slowly develop more efficient, more balanced and healthier bodies.

Becoming Supernatural

It's time to learn about the main pillars of society, world politics, and different cultures. 

Society & Politics

The best microbooks on Emotional Intelligence to make you overcome obstacles in your personal and professional life.

Emotional Intelligence

Robert Greene’s debut book – “The 48 Laws of Power” – is a practical manual for anyone interested in gaining power or arming themselves against it. Drawing from the philosophies of Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Baltasar Gracián, and many others, the book doesn’t merely explicate the laws but also illustrates them through real-world historical examples that reveal the consequences of both their observance and violation.

The 48 Laws of Power

Through a blend of essays, meditations, and memoirs, Cady guides readers on a profound journey inward, uncovering the wellsprings of individual creativity and offering practical tools for personal and professional growth. The book addresses the challenges of modern life, offering insights on calming nerves to spark creativity, deciphering media narratives, and pursuing purposeful experiences to fuel the creative process. Cady draws on his experience counseling top marketers, executives, and creatives, leveraging a modern meditation system to unlock ingenuity and intuition essential for navigating contemporary complexities in art, business, and life.

Which Way Is North

It’s time to start making good investments and learn how to manage your money better. 

Investing & Finance

Do you believe that a lack of money can be the greatest advantage for entrepreneurs? It is simply because being broke makes them more determined to turn their business into a success. No one knows this better than the FUBU founder Daymond John whose initial budget for starting a business was only $40. In his book, he reveals what it takes to embrace the power of broke mindset and build a business empire - just like he himself did.

The Power of Broke

One of Simon & Schuster’s all-time paperback bestsellers, “The Magic of Thinking Big” by David J. Schwartz reveals why self-believe is the cornerstone of success and shares numerous practical pieces of advice on how people can develop their power of belief, set their goals high and devise a concrete success-building program to not only meet them – but exceed them as well.

The Magic of Thinking Big

As its rather baroque subtitle suggests, “The Mental Toughness Handbook” is a step-by-step guide to building mental resilience and overcoming setbacks and obstacles. In addition to exploring the fundamentals of mental toughness and the crucial traits of mentally tough people, the book also offers a 10-step mental toughness training program and even a guide to maintaining mental toughness

The Mental Toughness Handbook

“Drop the Ball” is part memoir and part manual on how working mothers can finally achieve a balance between work and home life without having to compromise. The key is to get your partner to share in the workload, and Dufu explains from her own experience how to get there.

Drop the Ball

Throughout his career, famous Indian-American entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant has generously shared his wisdom with millions of people worldwide through Twitter, various blogs, and interviews. ‘’The Almanack of Naval Ravikant’’ presents Naval’s most powerful ideas on building wealth and achieving happiness collected and organized by Eric Jorgenson.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

GDP, Trade balance, foreign capital. Everything about global trade is here!

Economics

Are you struggling to create sustainable growth in your company? Are you wondering if you have what it takes? “From Impossible to Inevitable” is the ultimate guide for anyone wanting to hypergrow their company. From creating leads to doubling your deal size, “From Impossible to Inevitable” will help you along every step of the way.

From Impossible To Inevitable

“Feel-Good Productivity” is about more than just getting things done—it’s about creating a life where work and personal growth are in harmony. Abdaal’s approach encourages readers to embrace productivity as a tool for enhancing happiness and well-being rather than a means of simply checking off tasks. In a world where productivity often feels synonymous with burnout, Abdaal’s message is a breath of fresh air: true productivity comes from a place of joy, clarity, and alignment with what truly matters. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to reclaim their energy, prioritize what’s important, and enjoy the journey of personal and professional growth.

Feel-Good Productivity

Originally advertised as “a pocket companion for thoughtful people,” “As a Man Thinketh” by British lay philosopher James Allen is one of the earliest self-help books ever written. Described by the author as “a book on the power and right application of thought,” it is also one of the earliest sources on fundamental New Thought concepts such as the law of attraction.

As a Man Thinketh

Totalitarian regimes, sadly, are not confined to the history books. Current leaders like Trump and Putin are worryingly similar to totalitarian governments of the 1930s and 40s. History can teach us how to deal with these modern threats. Timothy Snyder has drawn 20 lessons from the past to help us resist tyrants today.

On Tyranny

Words determine the meaning and the course of communication, and they can do a lot more. In ‘’Words Can Change Your Brain,’’ Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman show how words can change our mindset, the flow of each conversation, and increase our sense of happiness. To use all the potential of words, the authors came up with communication strategies that will help you ‘’change your brain’’ and communicate effectively with others.

Words Can Change Your Brain

Love and friendship are the backbone of happiness, and no one could argue otherwise.

Sex & Relationships

Based on an acclaimed sermon series by renowned American pastor Timothy Keller, “The Meaning of Marriage” examines the Christian understanding of marriage based on “a straightforward reading of biblical texts” and offers instruction on how one should attain bliss in their married life consistent with God’s counsels, showered in eternal love.

The Meaning of Marriage

Stop leaving your mood to chance! Learn how to use neuroscience to hijack your productivity and turn even the toughest days into successes. This guide offers practical, science-backed strategies to help you master your focus, energy, and relationships. Ready to have a great day?

How to Have a Good Day

“Everybody Writes” by Ann Handley is, in her own words, “part writing guide, part handbook on the rules of good sportsmanship in content marketing.” Essentially a collection of 74 guidelines that should help anyone master the art of creating good content and stand out, “Everybody Writes” is applicable across all of your online assets – from blogs to web pages, from Twitter to Facebook.

Everybody Writes

''Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School’’ by Cary Siegel will teach you something you cannot learn in the classroom: how to manage your finances well —and get rich by setting realistic financial goals, saving money, and investing smartly. All the money principles the author reveals in this book are those he gained throughout his life and the same ones that allowed him to retire when he was only 45.

Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School

“The Black Swan” is one of the most influential works on uncertainty. It looks at the ways in which we fall into the trap of perceiving ourselves as all-knowing creatures who can predict the future when, in fact, we know nothing about what might happen in a year’s time or even tomorrow. Instead, we should embrace the fact that life is defined by Black Swans – unpredictable events that might occur at any moment.

The Black Swan

Drew Eric Whitman shares the little-known secrets that the best advertisements use and explains why they work as they do in “Cashvertising.” In his well-structured and useful book, Whitman uncovers the truth behind usual consumer behavior, describing the specific psychological techniques that will help you develop advertisements to touch your customer’s deepest desires.

Cashvertising

“Hero” is part of “The Secret” series by Rhonda Byrne. In “Hero,” she explores how you can realize your unique potential and achieve your wildest dreams. You are the hero of your own life, and you have been given everything you need by the universe. Embark on the hero’s journey, and you will be rewarded with success and happiness beyond your wildest imaginings!

Hero

Chances are you have tried one or two diets in your life and have not really been convinced by them. What if it was possible to keep all the fun of eating while increasing your life expectancy and losing weight? Sounds impossible? Then you have probably never heard of Sirtfoods, which have the potential to change the way you diet. This clinically-proven diet will convert even hardcore diet skeptics.

The Sirtfood Diet

This book is about embracing the reality that life will never be fully sorted out, and that this is not a problem to be solved, but rather a truth that can lead to a more meaningful, fulfilling, and even magical existence. The author challenges the relentless pursuit of productivity, control, and self-improvement, arguing that our constant striving to “get on top of things” only fuels anxiety, burnout, and a sense of never being enough. Instead, the book advocates for “imperfectionism,” a philosophy that encourages individuals to accept their limitations and work with them rather than against them.

Meditations for Mortals

“Open Book” is the memoir of Jessica Simpson – a singer, an actress, a fashion designer, a sex symbol, and one of the most talked-about women in the world. Entertaining, funny, and touching, the book documents Simpson’s journey to stardom and beyond with authenticity and candor rare for similar kinds of books.

Open Book

If you have ever wondered if there is an easy way to success, look no further. Grant Cardone, bestselling author and successful sales training expert, has come up with the 10X Rule, which offers a simple formula for anyone to achieve more than they ever dreamed. 
Leading a successful life has nothing to do with your education, your character traits or your background, but everything to do with how much work you are willing to put into becoming successful. Commitment, obsession, and the right mindset will get you where you want to be. And “The 10X Rule” will help you along the way.

The 10X Rule

"How to Hug a Porcupine" offers innovative strategies to love, understand, and communicate with difficult people in various aspects of life, including at home, work, and within the community. Using the analogy of hugging a porcupine, the book breaks down complex interpersonal challenges into manageable tasks. It includes tips such as three easy ways to end an argument, methods to identify the porcupine traits in others and ourselves, and strategies to calm the quills of difficult parents, children, siblings, colleagues, and strangers. It suggests that many troublesome behaviors are not intentional and that new approaches can help in managing these interactions.

How to Hug a Porcupine

Being able to get other people may sometimes seem like a superpower. In “Read People Like a Book,” Patrick King explains that it’s actually just another skill that can be learned and mastered. Throughout the book, he examines all the areas necessary for one to become a better people-reader, from motivation and body language to personality types and lie detection.

Read People Like a Book

Back in 1760, the steam engine transformed the way humans used their muscles to perform physical labor. Then, computers transformed the ways we use our minds to perform mental tasks. Currently, we are on the brink of going beyond human intelligence and what we thought was possible for machines. “Superintelligence” by Nick Bostrom predicts what lies ahead, exploring the paths, dangers and strategies of AI.

Superintelligence

Do you want a love that grows deeper with time? Discover how eight essential conversations can transform your relationship. Learn to master the art of date nights and communication to build a resilient, intimate connection that lasts from your first years to your 95th birthday.

Eight Dates

Designed to face extreme uncertainty, startups create a scalable and repeatable business model. In “The Lean Startup,” Eric Ries shares his insight on what he calls the lean methodology and explains why the build-measure-learn cycle is essential to achieve successful product development.

The Lean Startup

Dive into the fascinating world of AI with Margaret Boden. From the ethics of robotic companions to the future of the job market, this summary breaks down complex concepts like neural networks and AGI. Discover how machines learn and challenge our very definition of consciousness.

Artificial Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction

This is a witty, brutally honest guide that strips away the myths of wealth-building and exposes the raw truths. Forget quick hacks. This is a book for those serious about mastering the mindset and grit required to build extraordinary wealth (think $150 million+). Dennis emphasises execution over ideas, fearlessness over comfort, and warns that the path to riches is not only hard, but possibly not worth it. Through candid insights and sharp humour, he challenges readers to reflect deeply on their goals, values, and sacrifices. It’s not a roadmap, it’s a reality check wrapped in wisdom.

How to Get Rich

Techniques, sweet and victory! The best of sports in one place. 

Sports

In May 1997, an IBM computer by the name of Deep Blue defeated reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a widely publicized six-game match. It was the first time a chess champion was beaten by a machine in a traditional chess match. In “Deep Thinking,” Kasparov recounts his experiences, analyzing in detail not only the games, but also the renaissance and future of machine learning.

Deep Thinking

"Stillness Is the Key" contains instructions aiming to shed light on the "holy" trinity composed of mind, body and spirit. Holiday maintains that those individuals who managed to rediscover their inner stillness in the face of obstacles and challenges were able to accomplish more even when the odds were stacked heavily against them.

Stillness Is the Key

Christopher Steiner's “Automate This” is a thorough and engaging examination of the role algorithms play in shaping our world. By weaving together stories from finance, medicine, music, and beyond, Steiner illustrates the profound and often surprising ways in which automated processes influence daily life and future developments. The book serves as both an informative guide for those curious about the digital underpinnings of modern society and a cautionary tale about the need for thoughtful integration of technology to balance progress with ethical considerations.

Automate This

Globalization brought us free trade and faster communication. It also brought us lost jobs in the developed world, however. In “Aftershock,” Robert B. Reich proposes a new deal with the middle class: a government to make sure rich people employ workers with pretty good salaries so that people can become consumers and save the economy from collapse.

Aftershock

First translated into English in 2016, “Homo Deus” by Yuval Noah Harari is a broad-stroked exploration of how humans evolved to become the planet’s dominant species, and a tentative account of how our future may unfold. As in “Sapiens,” Harari reminds us once again who we are and how we got here, but this time he deals with yet another question: where are we going?

Homo Deus

Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom” is one of the most celebrated memoirs of recent times, describing his battle against apartheid, tyranny, and colonialism.  It is a marvelous book chronicling his amazing and heroic life -  from the very humble start to the victorious end – and a testament to the greatness of the most prominent political and cultural icon of the 20th century. 

Long Walk to Freedom

In “Everybody Lies,” aspiring polymath Seth Stephens-Davidowitz harnesses the four powers of Big Data – while drawing on numerous relevant studies and experiments – to demonstrate the gulf between what we say we like and dislike and how we actually live and think about the world and our day-to-day affairs.

Everybody Lies

“The Second Machine Age” by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee argues that, much like the Industrial Revolution transformed physical labor, the digitization of everything will irreversibly transform cognitive labor, leading to a new economy and new society. Though optimistic about the potential at hand, Brynjolfsson and McAfee do make a few policy recommendations on how to curb the potential negative effects of the digital revolution.

The Second Machine Age

“Naked Economics” by Charles Wheelan is an enjoyable and nifty primer to the “dismal science,” free of graphs, charts and equations but brimming with logic, rigor and intuitively graspable examples and analogies. “Economics should not be accessible only to the experts,” claims Wheelan. “The ideas are too important and too interesting.” “Naked Economics” presents them in a fun, simplified and intelligible manner.

Naked Economics

A succinct guide for the individual investor, “A Random Walk Down Wall Street” by Burton Malkiel covers everything from insurance to income taxes. Based on the efficient market hypothesis, it provocatively suggests that Wall Street experts are no better than individual investors, and advocates for buying and holding an index fund rather than attempting to buy and sell individual securities or actively managed mutual funds.

A Random Walk Down Wall Street

Margarita Alcantara’s “Chakra Healing” is everything its subtitle claims to be: “a beginner’s guide to self-healing techniques that balance the chakras.” Nicely designed, the book includes exercises, helpful illustrations and a variety of techniques, all packed in accessible “bite-size advice that requires no previous knowledge.” Our microbook gives an overview of them all – the chakras, the methods, the main ideas.

Chakra Healing

In the spring of 1996, 98 climbers made it to the peak of Everest; 15 didn’t. Eight of them died during a blizzard on May 10, 1996, marking the worst loss of life ever recorded on Mount Everest on a single day. Jon Krakauer was a member of one of the ill-fated expeditions. His remarkable book, “Into Thin Air,” chronicles the tragedy, in vivid detail and with brutal honesty.

Into Thin Air

Whether it is a discussion with your partner or an argument with your boss, conflicts are a part of life. Most of us hate fighting, however, because these conflicts leave us feeling angry or disappointed. It does not have to be that way. In “Why Are We Yelling?” you will learn how to have a productive argument with someone and how to enhance your worldview at the same time.

Why Are We Yelling?

Based on her immensely popular 2011 TEDx talk, Mel Robbins’ bestselling book “The 5 Second Rule” distills years of personal experience and hundreds of real-world examples taken from the lives of others in a simple life-changing idea: the moment you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must launch yourself into action within five seconds or your brain will stop you.

The 5 Second Rule

Ready to turn your knowledge into a high-impact business? Jeff Walker’s Launch Formula shows you how to build a loyal 'tribe' that begs to buy your products. Stop guessing and start using proven mental triggers to create massive momentum and life-changing revenue. Your big launch starts here!

Launch

The book points out the paramount role self-discipline plays in achieving success in all areas of life. Through practical advice and real-world examples, Tracy demonstrates how mastering self-discipline leads to personal growth, professional success, and overall happiness. The book covers key topics, such as goal setting, time management, personal responsibility, and overcoming procrastination. Tracy offers actionable steps and exercises to help readers strengthen their discipline and apply it consistently. Ultimately, the book teaches that success is a result of persistent effort and the ability to make disciplined choices, regardless of circumstances.

No Excuses!

Built upon the core tenets laid down in Admiral William McRaven’s May 2014 commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin, his brief and brilliant book “Make Your Bed” combines brief anecdotes and personal stories to give a little context to  10 lessons McRaven learned from Navy SEAL training.

Make Your Bed

“She Comes First” by Ian Kerner is an exploration of the nature of the female orgasm, as well as an evidence-backed how-to guide for improving the sexual experience of your female partner. The book dispenses with outdated ideas that vaginal intercourse is the source of female pleasure, and teaches stimulation rather than penetration and cunnilingus rather than sex.

She Comes First

To discover the best way to run without hurting himself, Christopher McDougall goes to the Copper Canyon to meet the greatest runners in the world. Through interesting stories about the Tarahumara tribe, the book ‘’Born to Run’’ helps us realize what the true essence of running is.

Born to Run

Examples and tips on how to build a better and more satisfying routine into your life!

Lifestyle

Have you ever struggled to concentrate on a task? Does your mind keep wandering off? Or do you let emotional events in your life distract you easily from what you’re supposed to be doing? “Focus” by Daniel Goleman explains why we struggle to concentrate, and the benefits of having more focus in our lives. Not only will you be more productive when you are able to focus your attention, but the improved focus is the way to achieve excellence. It also maintains successful relationships and helps solve and prevent global problems such as climate change and pandemics.

Focus

“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der KolkThis studies the anatomy of physical trauma, its toll on overall well-being, and examines established PTSD treatment options. If the fight-or-flight instinct freezes while facing danger, the body receives excess hormones. We mainly treat this with drugs, but the body has to regain control as well to heal.

The Body Keeps the Score

See what science says about modern childhood education.

Parenting

“Listen to Your Mother” is a collection of 56 personal, real-world essays and stories about the miracle of motherhood. Topics range from adoption to assimilation to adolescence, from first-time parenting to foster parenting, from mothering through unsolicited advice to mothering through unplanned pregnancy. We’ve picked out our favorite four stories – and we feel that none of them will leave you indifferent.

Listen to Your Mother

This book's main theme is the current and future economic effects of AI. The writers, acclaimed Rotman School of Management lecturers, introduce AI in an informative and approachable manner, even for readers with less technical understanding. They investigate the economic drivers pushing AI adoption in many industries, addressing both the potential advantages and obstacles. The authors' analysis is both simple and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for everyone interested in learning about the huge transformations that AI will bring in the years ahead.

Power and Prediction

Thanks to all the advancements in technology, extensive collaboration and user participation has profoundly altered the relationship between leaders and employers; so much so, in fact, that the very traits that made leaders great in the past have come to be considered liabilities. In “LeaderShift,” Emmanuel Gobillot explains why, and shows leaders how to best prepare their collaborative minds.

LeaderShift

 Learn the methods of effective communication, and understand what drives corporate culture. 

Corporate Culture & Communication

Have you ever bought something you neither wanted nor needed? Robert B. Cialdini’s “Influence” explains why that happens, and why our brains are so susceptible to be influenced by others. Whether you want to use the power of influence on others, or you want to escape manipulation, “Influence” will provide you with the right knowledge to do just that.

Influence

“Losing My Virginity” is the first part of the autobiography of Richard Branson – the most colorful and the least boring of all great 20th-century entrepreneurs. As outrageous and inspiring as its author, the book covers the first 40 or so years of Branson’s life – and it lets you get a frank look behind the scenes of the rise and rise of the original “adventure capitalist.”

Losing My Virginity

“On the Origins of Species” is one of the best-substantiated theories about evolution by natural selection. Charles Darwin formulated his theory in 1859, describing the process by which every organism evolves as time passes. An Earth-shattering theory at the time, it opened the doors to a greater understanding of human biology and psychology.

On the Origins of Species

Discover how Marc Benioff transformed a simple idea into the billion-dollar giant Salesforce. This summary reveals the unconventional marketing stunts and innovative SaaS strategies that killed traditional software. Learn to disrupt any market by putting your customers first!

Behind the Cloud

“The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify” by Francine Jay is a book with easily actionable steps to help you declutter your home, and simplify your life in the process. Through the concepts of minimalism and the STREAMLINE method, Jay shows us how to categorize and organize our belongings in a way that best reflects who we are.

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