The Best Personal Development Books to Read in 2021

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Book Summary – Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change

To solve problems, leaders must be able to influence behavioral change. In Influencer, the authors (Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan and Al…

ReadingraphicsMay 30, 2020

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Book Summary – Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade

Pre-suasion is about laying the groundwork in advance, so your recipients are already receptive to your message by the time you present it. Such tactics…

ReadingraphicsMay 28, 2020

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Book Summary – The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life

Many people dream of an extraordinary life, but end up settling for a mediocre one. No matter where you are in life—whether you’re struggling to…

ReadingraphicsApril 30, 2020

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Book Summary – Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most

Difficult conversations are anything you have difficulty talking about, e.g. ending a relationship, asking for a pay-raise, or addressing a hurtful behavior. They are a…

ReadingraphicsApril 29, 2020

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Book Summary – The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

To live to your full potential, you must overcome all sorts of obstacles and convert them to opportunities and strengths. In this book, Ryan Holiday…

ReadingraphicsMarch 27, 2020

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Book Summary – Principles: Life and Work (Ray Dalio)

Successful people are guided by principles, i.e. fundamental truths that guide our actions to help us achieve what we want in life. In this book,…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 29, 2020

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Book Summary – The Anatomy Of Peace: Resolving The Heart Of Conflict

Warfare doesn’t only happen with physical weapons and artillery. Many of us are warring daily with our family, colleagues and friends. We feel frustrated, angry,…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 28, 2020

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Book Summary – Man’s Search For Meaning (Viktor Frankl)

Renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl survived the Nazi death camps as a prisoner. His years of suffering, experiences and insights led him to develop logotherapy, a…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 24, 2020

Summary of the book "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" by Matthew Walker.

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Book Summary – Why We Sleep: Unlocking The Power Of Sleep And Dreams

All living creatures need sleep. The question is: why? In this book, Dr Matthew Walker, a neuroscientist and sleep expert, presents groundbreaking discoveries about sleep…

ReadingraphicsDecember 30, 2019

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Book Summary – Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less

What do you do when there's not enough time/energy to do everything you need to do? Many people simply bulldoze their way through, pushing themselves…

ReadingraphicsDecember 29, 2019

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Book Summary – Games People Play: The Psychology Of Human Relationships

When we interact with others, we’re actually playing games—from power games to sexual games and competitive games. Most of these games are destructive and are…

ReadingraphicsDecember 19, 2019

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Book Summary – 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos

For centuries, religion has played a major role in man’s quest for stability and meaning. The rise of secularism and nihilism brought new ideologies, but…

ReadingraphicsNovember 13, 2019

The Digital Transformation Playbook - Book summary

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Book Summary – The Digital Transformation Playbook: Rethink Your Business For The Digital Age

Many traditional businesses are struggling to cope with the new rules and environments in the pre-digital era. In The Digital Transformation Playbook, David L Rogers shares this…

ReadingraphicsOctober 31, 2019

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Book Summary – The Checklist Manifesto: How To Get Things Right

Over the past few decades, mankind has acquired extensive knowledge—we can predict hurricanes and tornadoes, build skyscrapers and save people from critical diseases and injuries.…

ReadingraphicsOctober 22, 2019

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What are the best books to read

Often, we get readers asking us questions like, "what are the best books to read", "what are the best business books", "what are the best…

ReadingraphicsOctober 10, 2019

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Book Summary – The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here For?

"The Purpose Driven Life" is a 40-day spiritual guide by pastor Rick Warren to help you answer this question: What on earth am I here…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 26, 2019

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Book Summary – Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones

Success in any field requires breaking bad habits and building good ones. In the self-help book "Atomic Habits," author James Clear draws on insights from…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 25, 2019

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Technology – How has Technology changed Education and Learning?

Wondering how has technology changed education and learning? Here's what we know. Education and learning are important to everyone. There is always something new to…

ReadingraphicsSeptember 24, 2019

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Book Summary – Ego Is The Enemy (Ryan Holiday)

Ego is a key obstacle to personal growth and success in any phase of life. Whether you are just setting out, sitting at the pinnacle…

ReadingraphicsAugust 31, 2019

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Book Summary – The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life

When you’re stuck with a seemingly-impossible problem, the best way to get unstuck is to shift your perspective. The authors, Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone…

ReadingraphicsAugust 25, 2019

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