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What do you know about Malcolm X? How did he rise to leadership? What legacy did he leave? The Autobiography of Malcolm X as Told to Alex Haley explains how Malcolm X rose from a life of poverty and crime to become a significant leader in the civil rights movement. It provides insights into his fascinating life and explores how his beliefs changed over time. Continue reading for an overview of The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Do individual investors have a chance on Wall Street? What are the safest types of investments in the long term? In Beating the Street, Peter Lynch explores how ordinary investors can outperform the market—and the pricey Wall Street fund managers who assemble stock portfolios. He says that the key is hard work, diligence, and persistence in picking the right stocks to build a winning portfolio. Continue reading for an overview of Beating the Street by famed mutual fund manager Peter Lynch.
Do you go into conversations with confidence? How often do people misunderstand you? When is it appropriate to ask someone specific personal questions? Communication Skills Training, a book by James Williams, explains that good communication skills don’t come naturally. Instead, they’re built up over time through intentional practice. Williams lays out the skills you need for interpersonal communication and provides a few tips on public speaking. Continue reading for an overview of this practical book that can help you hear and be heard more effectively.
What’s the cornerstone of successful investing? How can you exploit market cycles for your own gain? Is there a way to mitigate investment risks? To the outsider, the world of investing can seem daunting to enter. But in The Most Important Thing, Howard Marks proclaims that anyone can learn the basics needed to invest successfully, as long as they implement the lessons he’s learned from a lifetime of investing. Read below for an overview of the book The Most Important Thing.
Does self-love guarantee a healthy relationship? Can a commitment to love reshape our society for the better? What is a love ethic? In All About Love, bell hooks explores the power of love from a feminist perspective using personal stories and cultural analysis to develop her argument. hooks argues that love will transform your relationship with yourself, friends, family, and the world around you. Read below for a brief All About Love book overview.
Why do humans care so much about social hierarchies? What are the rules and symbols of status games? What happens when a status game goes wrong? You might think of yourself as the hero of a story about a traveler on a journey. But in The Status Game, Will Storr says you’re just a player in a game. Read below for an overview of The Status Game to learn more about how these social games work.
Are you in the second half of your life? Have you thought about how your career might better reflect the stage of life you’re in? As you get older, certain skills and abilities decline. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t thrive professionally. Arthur Brooks’s From Strength to Strength is a practical how-to book that can help you think about success differently and find work that suits your changing brain. Continue reading for an overview of this encouraging and equipping book.
Is focus an innate ability or something you need to learn? What are the benefits of living a more focused life? The Power of Unwavering Focus explores Dandapani’s advice for better focus and the many benefits of a focused life. He also explains how living a focused life brings you a greater sense of purpose and improved work performance. Read below for a brief overview of Dandapani’s The Power of Unwavering Focus.
Did you have to acquire a taste for beer or wine? Does social drinking help you fit in? Is drinking in moderation beneficial? Most alcohol addiction programs are designed to get you to resist the temptation to drink; you’re left with the impression that you’re missing out by abstaining. This Naked Mind, a book by Annie Grace, offers a different approach: See alcohol for the nasty poison it truly is, and you won’t even want to drink. Continue reading for an overview of Grace’s practical book This Naked Mind.
What was Malcolm X’s childhood like? What was his first experience with racial equality? Malcolm X was a controversial figure. His views were often considered extreme, and they changed radically throughout his life. His autobiography provides a glimpse into his life as well as the history of the troubled and complicated world he inhabited. Continue reading for a few The Autobiography of Malcolm X quotes that will introduce you to the book’s ideas.