Why do some groups perform at a level beyond the sum of their individual parts while others perform below that? The answer lies in their…
readingraphicsMarch 22, 2019
Grit is the combination of passion and perseverance. Through years of research, Angela Duckworth found grit to be a stronger predictor of high-achievement than intelligence,…
readingraphicsDecember 23, 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most controversial yet fascinating topics of the 21st century. Will a new super-intelligent lifeform (Life 3.0) emerge in…
readingraphicsNovember 30, 2018
As humanity evolves, our old/existing models of organization may be inadequate for our new needs, aspirations and challenges. In "Reinventing Organizations", Frederic Laloux introduces the…
readingraphicsOctober 14, 2018
Most people have grossly inaccurate views of the world we live in. When we’re asked simple questions about global trends, we systematically get the answers…
readingraphicsSeptember 14, 2018
Power is an integral part of our societies and lives. In "The 48 Laws of Power", Robert Greene distills 3,000 years of history into 48…
readingraphicsJune 29, 2018
We tend to think of mankind as the unique and inevitable masters of this Universe. In reality, we were not the only human species that…
readingraphicsApril 29, 2018
There are 6 key principles of persuasion which can lead people to say “yes” automatically. Understanding these principles and associated techniques can help you to…
readingraphicsFebruary 28, 2018
Do you often find yourself regretting or abandoning a decision that you've made—be it choosing the wrong career, making a poor business decision, or buying…
readingraphicsFebruary 23, 2018
In "Buddha's Brain", the authors—a neurologist and a neuro-psychologist—share the latest neuroscience discoveries that explain how our minds work. In this Buddha's Brain summary, we'll…
readingraphicsDecember 1, 2017
Did you know that today, more people die from obesity than from starvation, from old age than from infectious diseases, and from suicide than warfare? And,…
readingraphicsNovember 26, 2017
Economic analysis can be useful for investors, business, and government policy makers. Yet, economic concepts can seem complex because of all the bars, charts and…
readingraphicsOctober 5, 2017
Today, humankind (Homo Sapiens) has dominated the world, and gained control of famine, plague and war under control. Yuval Noah Harari believes that, in a…
readingraphicsAugust 8, 2017
Did you know that most of us are really bad at evaluating risks and returns? Most people want to believe we can assess our gains…
readingraphicsJuly 30, 2017
Today, we’re healthier than ever before in human history—we have higher life expectancy, less malnutrition, and have removed threats from diseases like smallpox, measles and…
readingraphicsJune 30, 2017
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…
readingraphicsApril 13, 2017
Book Summary – The Power of Intuition: How To Use Your Gut Feelings To Make Better Decisions At Work
Real-life decisions are often challenging and complex, time is limited and we don’t have complete information for a fool-proof analysis. This book demystifies the concept…
readingraphicsFebruary 19, 2017
In this book, winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, Daniel Kahneman, presents decades of research to help us understand what really goes on…
readingraphicsNovember 15, 2016
The book answers the questions: “what is a good life”, “how anyone can create an excellent life” and “how to transform every day activities into…
readingraphicsSeptember 19, 2015
