The Algebra of Happiness by Scott Galloway
The Big Idea: In the end, relationships are all that matters. Balance when establishing your career, in my view, is largely a myth. However, you can still experience a lot…
Bounce by Matthew Syed
The Big Idea: Talent is overrated. Mastery is developed through many years of deliberate practice. Child prodigies are no exception, they just start early and practice more. Examples mentioned: Wayne…
Contagious by Jonah Berger
The Big Idea: word of mouth relies on six principles: social currency, triggers, emotion, public, practical values, and stories. Word of mouth is the primary factor behind 20-50 percent of…
Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Big Idea: The Governator tells his unbelievable life story while making the rest of us feel like losers. Turn your liabilities into assets.When someone tells you no, you should…
Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser
The Big Idea: Most chronic disease is preventable, and much of it is reversible, if a comprehensive, individualized approach, called "Functional Medicine," is followed. Ch 1: Leo’s Story Most doctors,…
Lead with LUV by Ken Blanchard and Colleen Barrett
The Big Idea: Show your employees love and they will show your customers love. Foreward Most people are looking not only for monetary security but also for satisfaction in their…
Freakonomics Discusses Trader Joe’s
NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Shoppers line up inside Trader Joe's for the grand opening on 14th Street on March 17, 2006 in New York City. Trader Joe's, a specialty…
Jason Fried, Why 40 Hours is Enough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_cc-JrTe38 The Big Idea: focus on profit not revenue; meetings interrupt deep work; remote work leads to deep work and attracts top talent. Think of your company as the primary…
The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant
The Big Idea: History may not repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Chapter I: Hesitations The present is the past rolled up for action, and the past is the present…
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
THE BIG IDEA: Great companies have a clear purpose for their existence, and it's not the pursuit of money. INTRODUCTION The Wright brothers were able to inspire those around them…