Summary Station: 196 books

In the past, a pot belly was a status symbol, but today many people have them. People in America usually call them beer bellies. After recent scientific discoveries about wheat were conducted, doctors came to the conclusion that pot belly fat has more to do with wheat than beer.This book refers...

Our health is better or worse depending on what kind of food we eat. Healthy food makes us healthy, unhealthy food makes us unhealthy. If we concentrate on eating clean, natural, healthy—I cannot stress that word enough—foods, we will have more energy, sleep better, improve athletic performances,...

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick | SummaryBook Preview:One of the things that makes this book so much more interesting is that there are different accounts from different persons who went through the ordeal, as well as experiences of past and...

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness | SummaryBook Preview:How would you feel if I tell you that it’s possible for you to live without worrying about paying the bills? That it is possible for you to get rid of your debt and enjoy financial freedom?All of this...

Trump: The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump | SummaryBook Preview:Trump gives great guidance on negotiating and construction deals.The book offers more inspiration than technical advice to anyone venturing into real estate. From the book he suggests that having the passion of what you are doing...

Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley | SummaryThe Facebook building looks like an aquarium. The merit of each office depends on approximation to Mark Zuckerberg or Sheryl, his advocate. If you are an important team member, they want you close. That said, you should...

Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday | SummaryBook Preview:Ryan Holiday is the author of “Ego is the Enemy.” In this book Ryan examines the negative effects that a person’s ego can have on their life. Not everyone is affected negatively by their ego, but many people do suffer from the roles...

The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces that Will Shape our Future by Kevin Kelly | SummaryBook Preview:Technology is moving and evolving rapidly in an almost unpredictable fashion. At the moment we are on the cusp of true technological advancement and if we wish to become...

Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges | SummaryJust about everyone knows what it feels like to do poorly on a job interview. This is one of the primary reasons that the book “Presence” was created. Amy Cuddy is a professor at the Harvard Business School and she...

Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior | SummaryBook Preview:Invisible Influence by Jonah Berger helps the readers understand the psychology that motivates the decisions about branding and identity. The decisions made by an individual on a daily basis are dictated by subconscious...

How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking by Jordan Ellenberg | SummaryJordan Ellenberg’s book How Not to Be Wrong challenges the conventional view of mathematics – an amalgam of equations and theorems that leaves students wondering if and when they will ever use it in their...

Patrick Lencioni is the author of the book “The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues.” In this book, Patrick emphasizes the idea that if a person wishes to succeed in anything they do, it is very important that they learn how to be a valuable team player....

In Makers and Takers, Rana Foroohar does not take the objective reporters approach, though she is a journalist and business analyst for news agencies like the Time and CNN. In this piece, she throws her weight behind in the belief that capitalism is doing the United States great injustice and if the...

Simon Sinek, in his book Leaders Eat Last calls for a style of leadership which puts plenty of emphasis on serving people rather than focusing on individual goals or shareholder interests. Leadership styles in this day and age focus on making money and bonuses instead of making sure their workforce...