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This is a book summary on Grit by Angela Duckworth.
In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, students, educators, athletes, and business people - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls "grit".
Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted...
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Since it was first published almost 15 years ago, David Allen's Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era and the ultimate book on personal organization. GTD is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.
Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text...
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Book Summary: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown Audiobook Summary Note: This is not the original book, this is a book summary. About Dare To Lead by Brené Brown questions popular beliefs about contemporary workplace-culture and teaches you that the essential qualities for effective leadership are vulnerability, trust, and tenacity. Here's what you'll learn about in this book summary: -How to be vulnerable...
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Five of Brené Brown's best-selling books-summarized Inside this 5-in-1 bundle collection by FlashBooks book summaries:
• 1-Summary: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
• 2-Summary: Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown
• 3-Summary: Rising Strong by Brené Brown
• 4-Summary: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
• 5-Summary: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace...
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Book Summary of The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker. About What makes an effective executive? The measure of the executive, Peter F. Drucker reminds us, is the ability to "get the right things done". This usually involves doing what other people have overlooked as well as avoiding what is unproductive. Intelligence, imagination, and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without...
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Just as a programmer can program a computer to do specific tasks by understanding its code, you can program your life and the world around you to improve, enhance the way you live and the experiences you have in this lifetime. But first, you have to see this code. And that's where this book comes in.
The Code of the Extraordinary Mind The Code of The Extraordinary Mind is a book with a simple premise: There is a code — a set of principles and methodologies...
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Book Summary of Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone About The road to success takes two simple steps: 1) realizing that every interaction in life (not just your job) pivots on your attempt to sell something, and 2) learning how to sell better than you have ever dreamed possible. In Sell or Be Sold, Grant Cardone proves just how true #1 is, and then teaches you everything you need to know about step #2: how to become a professional salesperson-whether...
11) The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell - Book Summary: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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Book Summary of The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Have you ever wondered how something can become an overnight sensation? Or how an idea or product becomes extremely popular in a short amount of time? In Malcolm Gladwell's book, he talks about how these epidemics of change start, spread, and hold their momentum. The word 'epidemic' is part of the way he shows how quickly something can take hold and become a massive success. He also shows how...
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This grandfather of all people-skills books was first published in 1937. It was an overnight hit, eventually selling 15 million copies. How to Win Friends and Influence People is just as useful today as it was when it was first published, because Dale Carnegie had an understanding of human nature that will never be outdated.
Financial success, Carnegie believed, is due 15 percent to professional knowledge and 85 percent to "the ability to express...
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This grandfather of all people-skills books was first published in 1937. It was an overnight hit, eventually selling 15 million copies. How to Win Friends and Influence People is just as useful today as it was when it was first published, because Dale Carnegie had an understanding of human nature that will never be outdated.
Financial success, Carnegie believed, is due 15 percent to professional knowledge and 85 percent to "the ability to express...
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Book Summary of David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell About David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell Almost everyone is familiar with the story of David and Goliath, but few people take the time to really think about what this story means. From the surface, it seems to be about a shepherd boy overcoming incredible odds to defeat the giant in his midst. However, a closer look proves that David's life...
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This is a book summary of Rising Strong by Brené Brown
Rising Strong by Brené Brown
Publication Date: August 25, 2015
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When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability - the willingness to show up...
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Book Summary of by Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves About Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves There's never been more pressure to pull ahead at work or understand the people around you than there is today. But your cognitive intelligence level can only get you so far. In fact, a different form of intelligence makes a far more significant difference for your overall success in life: emotional...
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Audiobook Summary of "Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall B. Rosenberg NOTE-THIS IS AN AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY OF THE FOLLOWING BOOK: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg ABOUT: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg presents a method of communication free from judgments or demands, which results in more productive interactions for all parties involved. The practice of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) encourages...
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Book summary: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
Millions of people have acquired the secrets of success through The Magic of Thinking Big. Achieve everything you always wanted: financial security, power and influence, the ideal job, satisfying relationships, and a rewarding, happy life.
Set your goals high, then exceed them!
Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J....
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Book summary of The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins. Original book description: The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins: How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in five seconds. Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage...
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Book Summary of Radical Candor by Kim Scott About Radical Candor: Be A Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott In Radical Candor, Kim Scott shares proven advice about how to be a caring, honest, and effective leader. Scott's extensive experiences with numerous start-ups as well as Google and Apple have left her with a wealth of knowledge about how to build and maintain trusting relationships with and among team members as a boss. These...