The World's Best Book Summaries
What are troll farms? How do they spread disinformation online? What can be done to stop them? Governments are hiring troll farms to flood social media with disinformation, with the aim of suppressing opposition, sowing division, and ultimately threatening democracy. Social media companies have taken steps to end state-sponsored trolling, but some say it isn’t enough. Keep reading to learn more about what troll farms are and why they’re harmful.
What self-improvement steps can you take to build resilience? What techniques do experts recommend to improve your mental strength? Former Navy SEAL Mark Divine wrote his book Unbeatable Mind to teach readers his techniques for self-improvement by focusing on developing the entire self. In the book, Divine explains his five self-improvement steps for building mental strength. Read on to learn Divine’s five self-improvement steps to strengthen your mind and resiliency in life.
What is a sales funnel and how does it work? How can you use a sales funnel to engage customers? Business and marketing expert Donald Miller says to succeed in business, you must add value to the company, explaining his 11 steps to career success in his book Business Made Simple. In the book, he claims that a sales funnel is the most important part of a marketing strategy. Read on to learn what a sales funnel is and how it works in marketing, according to Miller.
What are the predictions for the next recession? How bad will the recession be? How can you prepare? Concerns about recession in the U.S. economy are rising. The majority of economists predict that the economy will go into recession in the near future due to the combination of persistent inflation and rising interest rates. Read on to learn the likelihood of the next recession, based on predictions from President Biden, analysts, and economists.
What are the most important sales skills to know? How can you use these skills to increase sales for your company? According to business and marketing expert Donald Miller, becoming a high-value employee is the key to leading a successful career in an organization. In Business Made Simple, he describes the most important sales skills you should know to make yourself indispensable to an employer. Read on to learn the three most important sales skills of high-value sales professionals, according to Miller.
What will the future of remote work look like in the United States? What threats do fully-remote workers face? As workplaces restabilize post-pandemic, organizations are getting so good at supporting remote workers that they may start replacing remote employees with outsourced contractors. Outsourcing jobs (locally or abroad) could help companies cut costs and hire a diverse team of top talent. Keep reading to learn how outsourcing may affect the future of remote work in the U.S.
Why is it important to set goals? How can goal-setting help you to get what you want in life? According to retired Navy SEAL Commander and best-selling author Mark Divine, setting goals is important because it helps you to identify and fulfill your purpose in life. In his book Unbeatable Mind, he describes how to set goals to achieve your purpose. Read on to learn why it’s important to set goals and how to do it, according to Divine.
What’s one of the top problems in public health in the United States? Why is public health spending so underfunded? Public health spending in the U.S. is extremely low compared to other developed countries, and it has been for decades. Primary areas of concern are data infrastructure and preventive measures, such as public education and health screenings. Keep reading to learn more about the underfunding problem in the U.S. public health system.
Why is a company story important? How do you create one? How can you use a story to attract customers? Donald Miller is an author and the owner of StoryBrand, a company that helps businesses craft more effective story-based marketing messaging. In his book Business Made Simple, Miller explains why and how to create a compelling company story that encourages employees and customers to take action. Keep reading to learn how to write and market a company story, according to Miller.
What is Mark Divine’s box breathing technique? How does he use other meditation techniques to improve health and lower stress? According to Mark Divine’s book Unbeatable Mind, to navigate his five levels of development, cultivate awareness, and apply that awareness to your own growth, you must train both your mind and body. To do this, Divine offers techniques for box breathing and meditation. Read on for a guide to Mark Divine’s box breathing and meditation, according to Unbeatable Mind.