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The 50 Best Business Books
I’ve read hundreds of business books and run a business book review website for over a decade. Here are my 50 favorite business reads.
Read MoreMy Favorite Books from 2022
I read 70 books in 2022. These were my fiction and nonfiction favorites from what I read this year, along with some hidden gems.
Read MoreStruggling to Give Feedback? Try This 3-Step Formula.
From everything I’ve tried, the best model for delivering feedback is a simple, three-step formula called the SBI Model. Here’s how it works.
Read More“Smart Brevity” Is the Modern-Day Communication Bible
Social media, smartphones, and the Internet shortened attention spans. And yet, few have adapted to this new communication reality. Try using smart brevity.
Read More5 Reasons You Should Go On a ‘Solo Retreat’
Feeling constantly busy or stressed? Book a solo retreat at a cabin, yurt, or Airbnb to get away from the busyness of life and reclaim yourself.
Read MoreHow to Become a Leadership Villain: Tell People What To Do
No one likes to be told what to do. I learned that the hard way. Avoid my leadership mistakes with these three tips.
Read MoreThe Secret to Accomplishing Your Massive Project: Start Small (Like Really, Really Small)
The best way to accomplish something BIG is to start small. “Radical incrementalism” can help you become sneakily productive.
Read MoreR.L. Stine’s Top 13 Writing Tips
“Goosebumps” and “Fear Street” author R.L. Stine recorded a MasterClass on how to become a better writer. Here are his best writing tips.
Read MoreMalcolm Gladwell: ‘Leave Your Little Island’ to Get Ideas for Stories
Many of the most creative people in the world are involved in creative streams that feed each other. Where else can you seek out inspiration?
Read More35 Lessons I’ve Learned in 35 Years
I’ve been reflecting on the life lessons I’ve learned these past 35 years. Here’s what I wish I could teach my younger self.
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