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Thinking, Fast And Slow Thinking, Fast And Slow Full Book Introduction   The human brain is equipped with two thinking systems, System 1 that is good at thinking fast, and System 2 that is good at thinking slow. System 1, the fast thinker, relies on intuition when it makes a judgment. While it is fast and efficient, it is inept at statistical reasoning and is susceptible to many systemat...

21 Lessons For The 21st Century 21 Lessons For The 21st Century Full Book Introduction   Artificial intelligence has already entered our lives. While we enjoy the convenience it brings us, we are also worried that it might take our jobs, access our data, and make decisions for us. Given the numerous challenges we will be facing in the future, how do we make sure we can stay at the forefr...

Getting Things Done Getting Things Done Full Book Introduction   Do you often complain about not having enough time or having a lot of work to do? Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity will help you solve all your problems. This book introduces a method called GTD time management. It is an efficient workflow practice proven to help you "Win at the Game of Work and Busi...

Guns, Germs, And Steel Guns, Germs, And Steel Full Book Introduction   Why did the inhabitants of the Eurasian continent conquer the American natives, instead of the other way around? Why are wheat, maize, and livestock like pigs and cows found in certain regions of the world and not in others? This book reveals the facts behind the broader environmental elements that have helped shaped...

I Am Malala I Am Malala Full Book Introduction   When Malala Yousafzai was born in Pakistan, she was a normal girl, but she went on to resist terrorists and advocate for women’s right to education. As a result, she was shot in the head by armed militants at the age of 15, but she miraculously survived. Her story moved the world, and she won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize at only 17 years old. How...

Leaders Eat Last Leaders Eat Last Full Book Introduction   Some enterprises perform well in the short-term but, in the long-term, end up failing. While this unfortunate scenario happens to some branches around the world, other can miraculously grow their stock prices in over 1200% increase in stock prices. Why does that happen? What is the difference between those that succeed and those...

Start With Why Start With Why Full Book Introduction   Why was Steve Jobs able to make Apple a worldwide craze? Start With Why reveals that the secret lay in Jobs using The Golden Circle, always asking WHY before anything else. This book introduces the concept of The Golden Circle, and through ample examples, explains why The Golden Circle is so effective, the process of using it, and how to...

The Black Swan The Black Swan Full Book Introduction   Before the discovery of the first black swan, people were convinced that all swans were white. Hence, a “Black Swan” indicates an unexpected and impactful rare event. From the financial crises to the sinking of the Titanic, or the September eleven attacks, “Black Swans” exist in all fields. This book provides an in-depth analysis of...

The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team Full Book Introduction   You might find it strange that, sometimes, companies armed with better and newer technology, stronger directors, and more capital than their competitors still fall behind in terms of revenue and customer growth. How can this be? The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable uses the story of a...

The Intelligent Investor The Intelligent Investor Full Book Introduction   This book covers all the classical investment practices any stakeholder needs to know. It has been known by many as the “Stock Market Investing Bible” since it was first published in 1949. This book analyzes the difference between “investment” and “speculation,” and discusses how investors respond to market fluctu...

The Lean Startup The Lean Startup Full Book Introduction   We have entered an era of unprecedented entrepreneurial renaissance, but the success rate of today’s startups is very low due to the absence of effective management. How to improve a startup’s chances of success has become an inevitable question for every entrepreneur. This book proposes the idea of ‘lean startup’. By developing...

The Power Of Habit The Power Of Habit Full Book Introduction   Do you think that your daily routine is the product of well-considered decision-making? In reality, it's anything but that. We are primarily driven by our habits, which, once formed, are there to stay. However, once we understand the way habits function, it becomes easier for us to control them. The Power of Habit is an in-de...

The Richest Man In Babylon The Richest Man In Babylon Full Book Introduction   Babylon, one of the four ancient civilizations, was a wealthy nation with countless gold and jewels but with limited natural resources. Its brilliance was entirely the result of human wisdom. The Richest Man in Babylon introduces ancient wisdom from 5,000 years ago and reveals how Babylon got rich. You will be...

Don Quixote Don Quixote Full Book Introduction   The book revolves around the adventures of a middle-aged man of the lowest nobility. After reading so many chivalric romances, he loses his mind to become a knight-errant and save his country. After recruiting Sancho Panza as a squire, the two embark on their adventure.   Author : Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra It is widely considered t...

Who Moved My Cheese Summary: The Keys to Adapting to Change Who Moved My Cheese  Short Summary and Review Summary "Who Moved My Cheese?" is a short business parable written by Dr. Spencer Johnson. The book tells the story of four characters who live in a maze and search for cheese to nourish them and make them happy. Two mice, named Sniff and Scurry, and two little people named Hem and Haw. T...

Never Split The Difference Never Split The Difference Full Chapter Brief   Negotiation is everywhere in your daily life: for example, asking your boss to raise your salary, persuading your children go to bed at 9 o’ clock, buying the things at the best price, and so on. All of these actions require communication between people. How do you achieve the desired outcome in a negotiation and convi...

The 4-hour Workweek The 4-hour Workweek Full Chapter Brief   Are you constantly immersed in your work, fantasizing about your eventual retirement? It's time to reconsider this "deferred-life plan". The best outcome of this plan is that you turn into a bald fat man sitting in a red BMW. This book is giving you a different option. By adopting the "mini retirements" approach of the new rich, you...

The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks Full Chapter Brief   This is a story about HeLa, the immortal cells, and Henrietta Lacks, who was the owner of these cells. This story recounts the history of progress in human medicine, the research and development of cancer vaccines, cloning technology and gene mapping. It raises the discussion on medical ethics, the...

Animal Farm Animal Farm Full chapter Introduction   The animals of Manor Farm rise up after enduring unremitting oppression under human control. The animals form a plan to drive away the humans and establish a place to live freely and happily. Once liberated, they renamed farm, christening it “Animal Farm.” However, a pig named Napoleon appropriates the spoils of their revolution, and th...

Atomic Habits Atomic Habits Full chapter Introduction   Why do so many of us fail to lose weight? Why can't we go to bed early and wake up early? Is it because of a lack of determination? Not at all. The thing is, we are doing it the wrong way. More specifically, it's because we haven't built an effective behavioral system. James Clear finds that it takes four steps to form a habit. Cue,...

Brave New World Brave New World Full chapter Introduction   "Brave New World", is dystopian classics, which had a profound influence in intellectual fields around the world. In the dystopian society illustrated in this book, human happiness is "socially conditioned". People seem to live happily, without any misfortune or agony. However, as the book goes on, we find they have lost their a...

Frankenstein Frankenstein Full chapter Introduction   This novel is recognized as the first work of science fiction. The main character in the story is a young scientist named Frankenstein. In an obsessive project to create life, he frequents mortuaries, tombs, and slaughterhouses. From the parts of various corpses, he pieces together an eight-foot-tall monster and brings it to life. But...

How To Win Friends And Influence People How To Win Friends And Influence People Full chapter Introduction   A practical work on interpersonal relations, this book takes an in-depth look at human nature and taps into the hidden weaknesses of humanity. Through reading this book, one can get to know more about themselves and make further self-improvements. This book became a worldwide bests...

Pride And Prejudice Pride And Prejudice Full chapter Book Summary   The primary focus of the novel Pride and Prejudice is the extended romance between Elizabeth and Darcy. In the end, they are happily married. Secondary plotlines unfold around the romances of Jane and Bingley, Lydia and Wickham, and Charlotte and Collins. Through her writing, Austen explores concepts of love, wealth, and...

The 5 Am Club The 5 Am Club Full Chapter Brief   The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma is a life-changing book that shows you how to make the most of your mornings and transform your life. It introduces the concept of the 5 AM Club and provides a step-by-step guide to creating a morning routine that can help you improve your mindset, heartset, healthset, and soulset. With practical advice, inspiring...