You know how it is. Sometimes guys just want to beat each other up for recreational reasons. Step one: gather a group of the fellas, preferably in the basement of a bar. Step two: take off your shirts. Step three: punch each other very hard. No, this isn’t really what people did for fun in […]
Does AI Want To Kill Us?
With all the hype around Microsoft’s Sydney chatbot, which has been disturbing some in the tech world with her “dark thoughts,” there has been renewed interest in the question of what happens if and when artificial intelligence runs amok. Many readers are revisiting 2001: A Space Odyssey, the dark tale by Arthur C. Clarke. A classic of science […]
How to Become a Legend
Given how chaotic today’s world is, how can we support the next generation of leaders? In Hearts Touched with Fire, David Gergen, who has been an adviser to four US presidents, details the qualities of great leadership and what the rising generation must do to achieve it. It All Starts with You Leadership starts from within. It […]
A True Story From The Wild West
Kit Carson was a legend of the American West — a trapper, guide, and soldier. He was unusual among his contemporaries in that he also deeply understood (and tried to honor) the native peoples there. Set against the backdrop of the decades-long battle between the Navajos and the Americans who threatened their land and their […]
You Might Be Overlooking This
Did you know that real estate is the most popular passive income stream for millionaires? In our Instaread summary on Skip the Flip, we examine real estate expert Hayden Crabtree’s advice for building wealth with this user-friendly form of investment. Take Control When you invest in stocks, your wealth is controlled by someone else. That means […]
Do You Need to Manage Your Moods?
Moods happen. We feel happy. We feel sad. We feel angry. We can’t eliminate these emotions, but we can learn to control them better. That’s where our latest Instaread summary comes in: The Book of Moods. Wake Up with a Smile Our emotional responses to events are closely linked to the way we interpret those occurrences. But these interpretations […]
Tips From an Anxiety Coach
Do you struggle with negative self-image? Derick Howell is a public speaker and an anxiety coach who’s been honing his techniques for more than a decade. Our Instaread on Eliminate Negative Thinking will restore your energy and help you move forward with a better attitude. Here are 7 quick tricks for breaking negative thought patterns. Talk about […]
How to Empower Yourself
How can we cultivate an inner light that can guide us through dark times? Former first lady Michelle Obama has learned a lot of coping mechanisms over the course of her life and career. Part memoir, part self-help guide, The Light We Carry explores her suggestions. Let’s get into it. Wake Up with a SmileYou can begin by […]
Wounds, Woods, and Warriors
Don’t look away. The conflict was brutal, and so is the story. Arnold Boleman’s novel retells a centuries-old tale of violence and politics that would eventually shape modern-day India. A deft blend of real history and fictional characters, Yalgaar looks at the life of India’s great warrior king, Shivaji, through the eyes of ordinary people. Terror and Upheaval Hiroji is […]
How to Make Them Love You
There’s a lot of money in Silicon Valley. But what exactly are venture capital investors looking for? In Secrets of Sand Hill Road, Scott Kupor—managing partner of Andreessen Horowitz, one of the most successful VC firms in the world—explains how to make investors choose you. Kupor has overseen growth at AH to more than $7 billion in assets. Let’s […]
