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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20 Minute Books

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A Brief History of Thought - Book Summary 02.02.2024 32:27

"A Philosophical Guide to Living" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Luc Ferry Category: Philosophy

Wired To Create - Book Summary 02.02.2024 34:40

"Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Scott Barry Kaufman & Carolyn Gregoire Category: Creativity

5 Voices - Book Summary 02.02.2024 28:34

"How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram Category: Communication Skills

5 Levels of Leadership - Book Summary 02.02.2024 26:59

"Proven Steps to Maximize 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: Management & Leadership

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) - Book Summary 01.02.2024 22:18

"Sound parenting advice based on psychology" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Philippa Perry Category: Parenting

A Guide to the Good Life - Book Summary 01.02.2024 31:21

"The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: William B. Irvine Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

A Handbook for New Stoics - Book Summary 01.02.2024 29:46

"How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez Category: Personal Development

Faith, Hope and Carnage - Book Summary 01.02.2024 18:06

"A Meditation on Faith, Art, Music, Freedom, Grief, and Love" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Nick Cave, Seán O'Hagan Category: Biography & Memoir

A Force for Good - Book Summary 01.02.2024 36:34

"The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Humanity" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Daniel Goleman Category: Philosophy

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess - Book Summary 31.01.2024 26:37

"5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Caroline Leaf Category: Health & Nutrition

5 Gears - Book Summary 31.01.2024 31:06

"How to Be Present and Productive When There's Never Enough Time" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram Category: Productivity

A Biography of Loneliness - Book Summary 31.01.2024 32:39

"The History of an Emotion" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Fay Bound Alberti Category: Philosophy

Pitch Like Hollywood - Book Summary 31.01.2024 21:02

"What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis Category: Communication Skills

1491 - Book Summary 31.01.2024 38:36

"New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Charles C. Mann Category: History

Blockchain Revolution - Book Summary 30.01.2024 19:26

"How the Technology Behind Bitcoin Is Changing Money, Business and the World" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott Category: Economics

Fanatical Prospecting - Book Summary 30.01.2024 32:22

"The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jeb Blount Category: Marketing & Sales

Pitch Perfect - Book Summary 30.01.2024 32:41

"How to Say it Right the First Time, Every Time" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Bill McGowan and Alisa Bowman Category: Communication Skills

The Proximity Principle - Book Summary 30.01.2024 18:35

"The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Ken Coleman Category: Career & Success

30 Lessons for Loving - Book Summary 30.01.2024 18:48

"Advice from the Wisest Americans on Love, Relationships and Marriage" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Karl Pillemer Category: Sex & Relationships

The Metabolism Reset Diet - Book Summary 29.01.2024 20:45

"Repair your liver, stop storing fat, and lose weight naturally" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Alan Christianson Category: Health & Nutrition

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Book Summary 29.01.2024 18:34

"A masterpiece of feminist philosophy" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Category: History

Humankind - Book Summary 29.01.2024 32:09

"A Hopeful History" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Rutger Bregman Category: Philosophy

Think Small - Book Summary 29.01.2024 21:52

"The Surprisingly Simple Way to Reach Big Goals" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Owain Service and Rory Gallagher Category: Career & Success

The Storytelling Edge - Book Summary 29.01.2024 21:32

"How to Transform Your Business, Stop Screaming into the Void, and Make People Love You" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Shane Snow and Joe Lazauskas Category: Communication Skills

Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People - Book Summary 28.01.2024 22:48

"Over 325 Ready-to-use Words and Phrases for Working with Challenging Personalities" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Renée Evenson Category: Communication Skills