Category: Blog
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Never Split the Difference: Book Summary, Insights & More
Most people think that negotiations are only important in two situations: sales and hostage crises. Most people are wrong. After reading this Never Split the Difference summary, I hope that you realize that you need great negotiation skills if you want to get ahead. If there’s anything Chris Voss’ book taught me, it’s that we…
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Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: Summary, Key Ideas, and Quotes
If you’ve ever encountered the idea of Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius is a name you might know about. One of the forefront thought leaders in the space, his teachings are central to the Philosophy and his book “Meditations,” one of the most foundational materials. In this Marcus Aurelius Meditations Summary, I share some key insights and…
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We Don’t Talk About This Person Enough on Holy Week
Holy Week is here, and it’s a time to remember Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection. That story is central to the Christian faith and the main theme we celebrate at this time of year—and hopefully every other time as well (topic for another time). But this Holy Week, I’ve been reflecting on another character in…
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Crucial Conversations Summary, Thoughts, & Learnings
Have you ever found yourself in a conversation that feels more make-or-break than most others? Maybe it was a sales pitch to a big client or a conflict resolution meeting between you and a hostile co-worker. If these sound like your scenarios (or anything in between), I’ve got another book recommendation for you. Let’s dive…
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Start With Why Summary and Key Takeaways
If you’re feeling lost and purposeless as an organization or individual, “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek should be your next book. This guide dives into an extensive “Start With Why” summary. We’ll also look at key ideas from the book and chapter summaries, and I’ll share some of my takeaways, as always. Bookworms and…
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Why “Sana All” Is Making You Less Happy
We live in a time when social media tries to hype up lifestyles. And ultimately it often makes us go “sana all.” Are we falling into a trap?
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Confessions of A Millionaire: Money, Goals, and True Joy
Becoming a millionaire is the biggest financial milestone for most. But is it the path to true happiness and success?
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How to Beat Work From Home Burnout
The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for almost two years now. And while the health crisis has been overwhelming, there’s another crisis that has been sweeping the world— a mental health one. With isolation, anxiety, fear, and constant change happening all the time, people worldwide are struggling with burnout. One of the most common…
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Should Christians Listen to Skeptics and Atheists?
A few years ago, at the height of “The Story of God” by Morgan Freeman’s release, I wrote an article about it and encouraged believers to start listening to atheists more. Not many were happy with the post. “That’s absurd. What if I turn into an Atheist myself?” wrote one commenter. I didn’t respond because…
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How To Discuss Money as a Couple Without Committing Murder
Every June and July, Ces and I go through some heavy expenses— insurances, property taxes, tuition, etc. When these times come, we plan a schedule to pay them. The conversation gets heated as all good conflict should be. Sometimes, our helpers and kids think we’re in a fight, but we’re really just “passionately discussing” our…
