Like most animals, humans naturally dwell in their comfort zones. In extreme weather, it’s nice to stay at home. Lunch with an old friend feels easier than a meal with someone new. And we feel most capable when we’re doing familiar work over which we have a sense of mastery. When the opportunity arises, we […]
The Invisible Heart
You’ve probably heard that the market has an invisible hand. The person who coined that famous phrase was Adam Smith, the Scottish intellectual who invented the field of economics as we know it. But did you know that Smith also wrote a book about morality? His lesser-known classic THE THEORY OF MORAL SENTIMENTS explores how […]
How Much Do They Know?
They can guess where you’re going because they know where you’ve been. The apps, browsers, and social media platforms you use constantly collect data about your habits and locations (in real life and online), which is then sold to the highest bidder. In return, you get free services like Facebook and Gmail. Is that a […]
Your Psycho Ex
Psychopaths: they’re more than just the masked villains in horror movies. With tens of millions of people suffering from psychopathic disorders in the general population, the condition is far more common than most people realize. In PSYCHOPATH FREE, author Jackson MacKenzie explores how to recover from a romantic relationship with an emotionally abusive partner—and how […]
What’s Wrong With White Lies?
Sam Harris wants you to tell the truth. In LYING, his treatise against deception of all kinds, Harris examines why people lie—and why they should stop. Banishing little white lies from your life might be harder than it sounds, but it’s well worth the trouble. Here are two key insights from our latest release. Key Insight […]
Reality TV’s Biggest Billionaire
The business world isn’t quite sure what to make of Kylie Jenner, who earns up to a million dollars per Instagram post. Jenner didn’t become a billionaire by using traditional tools. Instead, she has relied on social media platforms, her family, and a tiny staff as she’s led her company, Kylie Cosmetics, to extreme profitability. Our new Instaread original […]
Weekend Wisdom – Get a Life
Pastor Rick Warren wants to help you. In THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE, his book of evangelical Christian teachings, Warren describes a program of spiritual development that answers big-picture questions. One of Warren’s recommendations is to establish inner circles within large group settings. He’s specifically referring to church, pointing out that while the fellowship of a large […]
Self-Help From a Legendary Rapper
Napoleon. Machiavelli. 50 Cent. When the rapper read the history-filled self-help books of Robert Greene, he knew that his name belonged alongside the master manipulators of the past. Orphaned at the age of 8 and shot nine times at close range at the beginning of his music career, 50 Cent went on to become one […]
Better Than a Dating App
If you’ve been looking for a romantic partner without success, it might be time for some plainspoken advice. King of comedy Steve Harvey has a lot of ideas about how to make your relationship work, mainly focusing on the different ways that men and women communicate. Whether you’re looking for love or just a window […]
Burn the Right Fuel
Eat more fat. Boom: that’s the central message of alternative health guru Dr. Joseph Mercola’s treatise against carbohydrates, FAT FOR FUEL. How can the right foods help you ward off disease and optimize your body’s performance? Here are two top insights from our latest release. Key Insight 1: Good health usually depends more on lifestyle choices than genetic heritage.Doctors […]
