Abraham Lincoln was depressed. So was Marilyn Monroe, whose glitzy lifestyle hid her painful struggle with borderline personality disorder. And Charles Darwin, who suffered from anxiety, was chronically ill when he traveled to develop his theory of evolution. In ANDY WARHOL WAS A HOARDER, Claudia Kalb examines the lives of prominent historical figures for signs that they […]
Wisdom From a Dying Man
Do you have a teacher who stands out in your memory? Someone who brought a subject to life and inspired you to become the person that you are today? For Mitch Albom, that teacher was Morrie Schwartz, college sociology professor. Fifteen years after Albom graduated, when he learned that Schwartz was dying of ALS, they […]
Align With a Higher Power
The Law of Attraction, the mantra of the New Thought movement, says that like attracts like. In other words, optimistic thoughts are the fuel for a bright and prosperous future. Our latest addition to the Instaread library—the bestseller to which the business magnate Henry Ford attributed his success—explores this powerful idea. Tap into the ability […]
Weekend Wisdom – Let’s Make a Deal
The ability to negotiate is an essential business skill. But the art of compromise is surprisingly subtle—and sometimes the deal can stall. In GETTING TO YES, a classic book about negotiation, a team from Harvard makes a simple suggestion for when two sides are digging into opposing positions.Their advice? Work together to write and revise a […]
Get a Social Media Makeover
Are you savvy enough about social media marketing? Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk says that engagement—making conversation, having a laugh, and soliciting opinions—is more important than your sales pitch, and that this social media micro-content should be tailored for each distinct platform. Here are two key insights from our latest release, JAB, JAB, JAB, RIGHT HOOK. Key Insight […]
