6 pages tagged with "Psychology"
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness @ Jonathan Haidt
February 03, 2025 - 155 words - 1 mins
Haidt makes a compelling case about the dangers of unrestricted smartphone and social media access for children, backed by clear research on youth mental health trends since 2010. While the book effectively demonstrates how digital technology is impacting childhood development and offers practical s…
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Surrounded by Idiots @ Thomas Erikson
November 19, 2023 - 31 words - 1 mins
Apart from the title, I found this book very silly.
It classifies people using dramatic color buckets that do not translate well to real life.
I suggest skipping this one entirely.
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The Psychology of Money @ Morgan Housel
August 06, 2023 - 49 words - 1 mins
This book is a bit boring, and honestly that is part of the point.
It focuses on passive investing, discipline, and long-term growth rather than quick wins.
The main takeaway for me is simple: it is completely fine to become rich slowly, as long as you stay consistent.
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It @ Chris Voss
May 20, 2023 - 54 words - 1 mins
For me, some of the techniques felt a bit too manipulative and sales-oriented.
That said, while I was working in Sales, this book did help me with practical negotiation patterns and conversation control.
So even though I do not fully like the style, I can say it was useful in the right context.
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Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business @ Charles Duhigg
March 25, 2023 - 38 words - 1 mins
Some of the stories are decent, but overall I found this book mostly not actionable.
The pacing is too slow and too progressive for my taste, so I did not perceive enough practical value.
I cannot recommend it.
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No More Mr. Nice Guy
March 24, 2024 - 328 words - 2 mins
"No More Mr. Nice Guy" by Dr. Robert Glover is a powerful and eye-opening book that challenges conventional notions of what it means to be a "nice guy." The book delivers a crucial message about the importance of authenticity, self-respect, and healthy boundaries in personal rela…
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