The World's Best Book Summaries
Who is Sam Bankman-Fried? How did he make his money? How did he lose it? In just a few years, Sam Bankman-Fried went from being a relative nobody to the architect of a cryptocurrency empire whose net worth neared $30 billion. But, even quicker than his empire burst onto the scene, it crumbled. Continue reading for an overview of Michael Lewis’s Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
What are the best books for students to read? What types of books are recommended for middle school students vs. college undergraduates? School can be tough to get through. With all the papers, tests, and subjects to pass, a few books outside of your curricula may come in handy, no matter what grade you’re in. We’ve compiled a list of the best books for students of middle school, high school, and college levels.
Do you sometimes lash out or get angry at small things? How can emotional setbacks help you grow? In Rising Strong, Brené Brown says that the key to fulfillment is pursuing wholeheartedness, a way of life that fosters self-worth. Yet emotional setbacks such as heartbreak and loss can prevent you from being brave and cultivating meaningful relationships. Read below for a brief overview of Rising Strong.
What’s Ageless by Andrew Steele about? Is there a way to slow down aging altogether? Though we don’t like to think about it, we’re all going to get old. But in Ageless, Andrew Steele contends that aging isn’t as inevitable as it seems. Read below for a brief Ageless book overview.
What’s Nick Bostrom’s Superintelligence about? Could artificial intelligence ever surpass human intelligence? According to Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom’s book Superintelligence, there’s a very real possibility that AI could one day rival, and then vastly exceed, human intelligence. When and if this happens, the future of humankind will depend more on AI-generated decisions than human decisions. Read below for a brief overview of Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom.
How can you use investing advice to improve your everyday life? What can you do to improve your decision-making skills? In The Joys of Compounding, Gautam Baid covers how to make meaningful investments in six life areas. He also includes how to maximize financial returns to gain wealth and financial independence. Read below for a brief overview of The Joys of Compounding.
What can we learn from Chris Miller’s Chip War? What is there to know about the economic history of the semiconductor? In Chip War, Miller describes the growth of the semiconductor industry from invention to globalized mass production. He walks through each step of the semiconductor’s technological development, highlighting key international competitors in the industry. Read on for insights and explanations drawn from Chris Miller’s Chip War.
What’s Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura about? Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you really meant no? In Not Nice, Aziz Gazipura defines “nice” and why he believes being nice is such a problem. He goes into more detail about what nice looks like in action and outlines how you can stop being nice in your personal and professional life. Read below for a brief Not Nice book overview.
What’s Thou Shall Prosper by Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Daniel Lapin about? Can you become wealthy and make the world a better place at the same time? In Thou Shall Prosper, Daniel Lapin explores ancient rabbis’ views on conducting business. Additionally, you’ll learn how to lead your own business and how earning money can be a spiritual pursuit. Read below for a brief overview of Thou Shall Prosper.
Why is it so hard for women to advance their careers? What unhealthy patterns do many women fall into? In How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explain 12 limiting habits that prevent women from being their best selves. We’ve divided these 12 habits into four main thought patterns. Read below for a brief How Women Rise book overview.