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[Blinkist] The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More (by Michael Breus) (2016)

The Power of When (2016) presents a groundbreaking program that demonstrates how aligning with your body’s natural rhythm can optimize your productivity, health, and well-being. With engaging quizzes, practical advice, and fascinating facts, it allows you to discover your own chronotype and unlock your hidden potential by identifying the best times for daily activities.

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[Blinkist] Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man (by Marshall McLuhan) (1964)

Understanding Media (1964) is a prescient analysis of the profound impact media would have on society, envisioned decades before the digital age actually unfolded. Introducing groundbreaking concepts like the “global village” and “the medium is the message,” it offers a fascinating lens through which to view our interconnected modern existence.

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[Blinkist] The World as Will and Representation (by Arthur Schopenhauer) (1818)

The World as Will and Representation (1818) is a groundbreaking philosophical treatise that delves into the heart of human experience, analyzing the interplay between our perceptions and the underlying reality. Drawing upon the transcendental idealism of Immanuel Kant, this seminal work argues that the world we encounter is a mere representation, dependent on the thinking subject, while the true essence of everything lies in the blind, unconscious striving of the will.

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[Blinkist] Career Confidence: No-BS Stories and Strategies for Finding Your Power (by Robynn Storey) (2024)

Career Confidence (2024) provides essential guidance for building the self-assurance required to thrive in today’s complex and fast-paced job market. It presents a series of practical strategies, personal stories, and actionable techniques aimed at helping you secure a job that will not only satisfy you but will also allow you to excel in your career.

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[Blinkist] The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain (by Joe Davis) (2024)

The Generous Leader (2024) explores how leaders can profoundly influence their environments by practicing generosity in various aspects of their interactions and decisions. It details methods for building genuine connections, fostering inclusivity, and being authentically present in professional settings, thereby transforming leadership into a tool for positive change in organizations and society. Through stories and practical advice, it emphasizes the importance of leading with heart and integrity to achieve sustainable success.

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[Blinkist] Lessons in Stoicism: What Ancient Philosophers Teach Us about How to Live (by John Sellars) (2020)

Lessons in Stoicism (2020) encapsulates the enduring wisdom of ancient Stoic philosophers, focusing on the practical application of their ideas to managing emotions, confronting adversities, and contemplating mortality. Distilling these ancient teachings into guidance that’s relevant to contemporary life, it shows how Stoicism can help you make the most of your time.

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[Blinkist] The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness (by Jonathan Haidt) (2024)

The Anxious Generation (2024) argues that the decline of play in childhood and the rise of smartphone usage among adolescents are the twin sources of increased mental distress in Generation Z. Grounded in psychological and biological research, this eye-opening text explores how the profound shift from play-based to phone-based childhoods has disrupted adolescent development – and offers practical advice to address this crisis.