20 Minute Books

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Every Tuesday, a new book summary! Embark on a journey of knowledge with the "20 Minute Books" podcast, your free gateway to invaluable insights distilled from best-selling non-fiction books. Spanning categories such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and more we transform influential works into engaging (roughly) 20-minute summaries. Perfect for commuters, budding entrepreneurs, or book enthusiasts, join me as I distill key takeaways from a world of wisdom, offering a rich library of book summaries directly to your ears. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge lan...

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SuperFreakonomics - Book Summary 23.02.2024 32:11

"Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Category: Economics

Alcoholics Anonymous - Book Summary 22.02.2024 24:05

"The Big Book—Concepts and Stories of Recovery From Alcoholism" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: AAWS Category: Health & Nutrition

Joyful - Book Summary 22.02.2024 31:31

"The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Ingrid Fetell Lee Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

When Women Ruled the World - Book Summary 22.02.2024 33:57

"Six Queens of Egypt" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Kara Cooney Category: History

The Warrior Within - Book Summary 22.02.2024 25:34

"Own Your Power to Serve, Fight, Protect, and Heal" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: D.J. Vanas Category: Motivation & Inspiration

High Performance Habits - Book Summary 21.02.2024 29:49

"How Extraordinary People Become That Way" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Brendon Burchard Category: Career & Success

The Only Little Prayer You Need - Book Summary 21.02.2024 23:55

"The Shortest Route to a Life of Joy, Abundance, and Peace of Mind" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Debra Landwehr Engle Category: Motivation & Inspiration

The Comfort Crisis - Book Summary 21.02.2024 28:59

"Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self" Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Michael Easter Category: Health & Nutrition

Unconscious Branding - Book Summary 21.02.2024 29:03

"How Neuroscience Can Empower (and Inspire) Marketing" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Douglas van Praet Category: Marketing & Sales

The Optimism Bias - Book Summary 21.02.2024 29:44

"A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Tali Sharot Category: Psychology

The No-Nonsense Meditation Book - Book Summary 20.02.2024 32:20

"A Scientist’s Guide to the Power of Meditation" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Steven Laureys Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Advice Not Given - Book Summary 20.02.2024 31:08

"A Guide to Getting Over Yourself" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Mark Epstein Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter - Book Summary 20.02.2024 11:55

"Cutting-Edge Lessons and Hard-Earned Advice on Making a Comeback" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Category: Motivation & Inspiration

It Didn't Start With You - Book Summary 20.02.2024 25:37

"How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End The Cycle" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Mark Wolynn Category: Personal Development

Good Inside - Book Summary 20.02.2024 28:36

"A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Becky Kennedy Category: Parenting

Super Thinking - Book Summary 19.02.2024 26:24

"The Big Book of Mental Models" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Gabriel Weinberg with Lauren McCann Category: Career & Success

Tribes - Book Summary 19.02.2024 26:07

"We Need You to Lead Us" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Seth Godin Category: Management & Leadership

The Little Book of Hygge - Book Summary 19.02.2024 17:59

"The Danish Way to Live Well" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Meik Wiking Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Your Brain at Work - Book Summary 19.02.2024 34:37

"Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: David Rock Category: Productivity

The Happy Mind - Book Summary 19.02.2024 30:38

"A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Kevin Horsley and Louis Fourie Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth - Book Summary 18.02.2024 38:23

"Live Them and Reach Your Potential" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: John C. Maxwell Category: Personal Development

SuperBetter - Book Summary 18.02.2024 31:21

"A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver, and More Resilient" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jane McGonigal Category: Personal Development

The Influential Mind - Book Summary 18.02.2024 27:36

"What the Brain Reveals About Our Power To Change Others" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Tali Sharot Category: Psychology

Collective Illusions - Book Summary 18.02.2024 29:09

"Conformity, Complicity, and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Todd Rose Category: Psychology

Meetings That Get Results - Book Summary 18.02.2024 26:20

"A Facilitator's Guide to Building Better Meetings" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Terrence Metz Category: Corporate Culture