Pages: 242 Chapters: Eight Chapters Time of Day to Read: Anytime – well written Format: Paperback First Print: 2019 This is the first book I have read of Dan Carlin’s. You might know him from his podcast – Hardcore History. This book is exceptionally well written in my opinion. It touches on the central premise […]
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Pages: 336 Chapters: Introduction, 22 chapters, conclusion Time of Day to Read: Daylight hours Format: eBook – Libby First Print: 2018 I really like Johann Hari’s style of writing. He breaks hard to understand concepts down into easy to digestible chunks. This book pulls from his own struggles over the years with depression and anxiety.
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Pages: 185 Chapters: 16 Time of Day to Read: Daylight hours Format: eBook – Libby First Print: 2022 I got this recommendation from a podcast, I can’t remember which one. When checking another one of his books out from the library, I also picked up this one. I couldn’t put this one down and it
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Pages: 290 Chapters: Three parts, 53 chapters Time of Day to Read: Anytime Format: Paperback First Print: 2023 If you live in Australia or you are a part of running community you should know the name Nedd Brockman, if not I assume you live under a rock. This man oozes charisma, has a white blonde
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Pages: 125 Chapters: introduction, 11 parts and conclusion Time of Day: all day Format Read: paperback First Print: 2011 You get taught how to ride a bike, how to count, how to tie your shoelaces. No one breaks down the art of effective learning. This book does! This book is a must have on any
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Pages: 271 Chapters: 21 chapters Time of Day to Read: Anytime Format: Paperback First Print: 2020 This read touches your emotional intelligence and gives it a right old tune up – in the best kind of way! This book has been recommended by a few people, a few times over the years. This is my
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If you are an avid reader or pick up a book once in a while, you may be experiencing some of the many health benefits of reading already! Or, if you are looking to restart your reading journey. Then this article is for you. The average time spent reading has declined by approximately 30% over
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When you think about retirement, what age comes to mind? Is it between 65 and 70? This is the traditional retirement age for many, and it seems like a comfortable target. But here’s a thought: why wait that long? What if you could retire much earlier, from your 30’s onwards? Today, many people are aiming
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Reading is a powerful tool for self-improvement and growth. It enhances knowledge, sharpens your focus, and improves communication skills. Effective readers don’t just skim through words; they have habits that help them absorb, retain, and apply what they learn. Here are the top five effective reading habits. Anyone can adopt these to improve their effective
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Pages: 284 Chapters: Five Parts, 28 chapters Time of Day to Read: Daylight hours Format Read: Paperback First Print: 2023 If you haven’t listened to the knowledge project by Shane Parish, do yourself a favour and listen to some of the best episodes. This podcast delves into strategies and how the best of the best
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