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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No Bad Parts - Book Summary 01.11.2023 24:34

"Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Richard C. Schwartz Category: Psychology

Common Sense - Book Summary 01.11.2023 11:35

"The book that launched a revolution" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Thomas Paine Category: History

Pour Your Heart Into It - Book Summary 31.10.2023 23:33

"How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Howard Schultz and Dori Jones Yang Category: Entrepreneurship

The Power of the Pussy - Book Summary 31.10.2023 17:46

"How to Get What You Want from Men: Love, Respect, Commitment and More!" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Kara King Category: Communication Skills

ReWork - Book Summary 31.10.2023 26:41

"Unorthodox advice for growing companies" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Category: Corporate Culture

The Obesity Code - Book Summary 31.10.2023 24:57

"Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jason Fung Category: Health & Nutrition

Objections - Book Summary 31.10.2023 23:50

"The Ultimate Guide for Mastering The Art and Science of Getting Past No" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jeb Blount Category: Communication Skills

Doesn't Hurt to Ask - Book Summary 31.10.2023 27:03

"Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Trey Gowdy Category: Communication Skills

Anarchism - Book Summary 31.10.2023 20:08

"A Very Short Introduction" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Colin Ward Category: Politics

Political Tribes - Book Summary 31.10.2023 22:35

"Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Amy Chua Category: Politics

The Memory Palace - Book Summary 31.10.2023 11:39

"Learn Anything and Everything (Starting with Shakespeare and Dickens)" Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Lewis Smile Category: Communication Skills

The 11 Laws of Likability - Book Summary 31.10.2023 17:20

"Relationship Networking … Because People Do Business with People They Like" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Michelle Tillis Lederman Category: Communication Skills

Outwitting the Devil - Book Summary 30.10.2023 13:25

"The Secret to Freedom and Success" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Napoleon Hill Category: Career & Success

The Art of the Start - Book Summary 30.10.2023 24:13

"The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Guy Kawasaki Category: Entrepreneurship

Feedback (and Other Dirty Words) - Book Summary 30.10.2023 23:51

"Why We Fear It, How to Fix It" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: M. Tamra Chandler and Laura Dowling Grealish Category: Communication Skills

Founders at Work - Book Summary 30.10.2023 26:03

"Stories of Startups’ Early Days" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jessica Livingston Category: Entrepreneurship

The Love Prescription - Book Summary 30.10.2023 21:12

"Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: John Gottman & Julie Schwartz Gottman Category: Communication Skills

The Entrepreneurial State - Book Summary 30.10.2023 13:55

"Debunking Public vs. Private Sector Myths" Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Mariana Mazzucato Category: Entrepreneurship

Thanks for the Feedback - Book Summary 30.10.2023 18:22

"The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen Category: Communication Skills

Fair Pay Fair Play - Book Summary 30.10.2023 14:55

"Aligning Executive Performance and Pay" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Robin A. Ferracone Category: Entrepreneurship

Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Book Summary 30.10.2023 23:35

"Discover how anybody in any job can be an entrepreneur" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Peter Drucker Category: Entrepreneurship

Build for Tomorrow - Book Summary 30.10.2023 20:19

"An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jason Feifer Category: Career & Success

The End of Jobs - Book Summary 29.10.2023 21:43

"Money, Meaning and Freedom Without the 9-to-5" Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Taylor Pearson Category: Career & Success

Every Nation For Itself - Book Summary 29.10.2023 17:04

"Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World" Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Ian Bremmer Category: Politics

Adults in The Room - Book Summary 29.10.2023 21:54

"My Battle With Europe’s Deep Establishment" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Yanis Varoufakis Category: Politics