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Book Summaries

Book Summary: “Positioning”

Al Ries and Jack Trout’s marketing classic “Positioning” will teach you how to carve out a niche for your business, product, or service.

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Book Summary: “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect”

In “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect,” leadership expert John Maxwell explains how to form a genuine connection while leading or speaking.

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Book Summary: “Right Thing, Right Now”

Ryan Holiday’s third book in the Stoic Virtues series explores how to live a life of justice. He offers stories & practical tips for growth.

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Book Summary: “Your Music and People”

Don’t let the title deceive you. Derek Sivers’s book “Your Music and People” is for anyone looking to market themselves and their work.

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Book Summary: “Talk Like TED”

Carmine Gallo’s book “Talk Like TED” is packed with advice about how to become a better public speaker. Here are the highlights.

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Book Summary: “The Obstacle Is the Way”

Ryan Holiday’s book “The Obstacle Is the Way” is a great gateway drug to Stoic philosophy. Here’s my brief summary & review of the book.

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Book Summary: “Magic Words”

In “Magic Words,” Jonah Berger offers countless science-backed ways for persuading others and building stronger relationships.

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Book Summary: “The Comfort Crisis”

In “The Comfort Crisis,” Michael Easter challenges readers to re-evaluate our air-conditioned, comfy lives to instead pursue nature and novelty.

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Book Summary: “Slow Productivity”

Cal Newport’s 2024 release “Slow Productivity” is a great companion book to his earlier classic “Deep Work.” Here are the highlights.

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Book Summary: “Same as Ever”

In his new book “Same as Ever,” Morgan Housel explains that you can improve your decision-making today by studying the past.

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