The World's Best Book Summaries
Why are there protests in Iran? Could the recent protests lead to lasting reforms? Violent protests are sweeping Iran as citizens condemn a woman’s death in police custody and, more broadly, the government’s oppressive theocratic rule. However, Iranians have protested the regime before and failed. Read on to learn more about the protests in Iran and if they have the potential to cause government reform.
How can you build good relationships with customers? How do you prioritize customer needs without losing sight of your own? In Anything You Want, Derek Sivers gives recommendations for building a business that meets customers’ needs while still fulfilling your passions. To stay connected to your customer base, he advises business owners to focus on the needs of many small customers rather than one or two large ones. Read on to learn Sivers’s three essential rules for building good relationships with customers.
How can you make your parenting decisions less stressful? What is economic reasoning? Emily Oster specializes in health economics and wrote Cribsheet to show the ways data can inform your parenting decisions. Oster’s findings in Cribsheet are relevant for any parents of young children and soon-to-be parents seeking advice on making research-informed, less stressful parenting decisions. Read on to learn how Oster says you can stress less over parenting decisions with economic reasoning.
How do you know when to sell your business? How do you close a business? In his book Anything You Want, Derek Sivers says that as the owner of your own business, you should pay attention to what makes you happy and the passions that fuel you. When you no longer feel passionate about running your business, Sivers says it may be time to walk away. Keep reading to learn when and how to sell your business, according to Sivers’s advice.
What should you know about recovery after birth? How can you heal emotionally and physically? When writing her parenting book Cribsheet, health economist Emily Oster reviewed hundreds of studies and claims she based her recommendations on the most trustworthy, actionable research. In her book, she offers research-based advice on recovering after birth. Read on to learn Oster’s advice on childbirth recovery, according to her research.
Want tips for a newborn sleep routine, like room sharing and sleep positions? Which routines work best, according to research? According to Cribsheet, when making decisions for your newborn, you should consider your and your family’s unique situation: what’s best for your baby, you, and your budget. For a newborn sleeping routine, the book uses a research-based approach to give you the best tips and information. Read on to learn the four key tips for a newborn sleeping routine, based on the research in Cribsheet.
Why is living a life of service important? How can you make your life an act of service? The Surrender Experiment tells the extraordinary story of Michael Singer’s 40-year commitment to saying yes to the opportunities life presented him. In this book, Singer imparts the spiritual lessons he’s learned about living a wholehearted life that’s free of judgment and devoted to service. Read on to learn what Michael Singer learned from living a life of service by surrendering to the universe.
What are the most common breastfeeding myths? How does breastfeeding impact your and your baby’s health? According to Emily Oster, people tend to have strong opinions about which parenting choices make you a good parent, but Oster wants to empower parents to make their own, informed decisions based on data. In her book Cribsheet, she debunks common breastfeeding myths based on her meticulous research. Keep reading to learn the top five breastfeeding myths Oster examined in her book.
Want to know how to surrender to the universe? How can you trust the universe and stop worrying, even in hard times? In The Surrender Experiment, author Michael Singer explains his lifelong journey of self-realization and spirituality. Singer learned how to surrender to the universe by letting go of the need for control, in his book he also discusses how to survive hard times by confronting adversity. Read on to learn how to surrender to the universe, even during hard times, according to Singer.
What is Emily Oster’s potty training approach? When should you start potty training a child? How should you discipline children during this stage? Emily Oster is the bestselling author of a series of parenting books offering a data-driven approach to parenting and making decisions as a parent. According to her, potty training and discipline are two controversial topics in parenting, but when done correctly, can foster independence in children. Read on for Emily Oster’s potty training and discipline advice for parents.