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20 Minute Books

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Every Tuesday, a new book summary! Embark on a journey of knowledge with the "20 Minute Books" podcast, your free gateway to invaluable insights distilled from best-selling non-fiction books. Spanning categories such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and more we transform influential works into engaging (roughly) 20-minute summaries. Perfect for commuters, budding entrepreneurs, or book enthusiasts, join me as I distill key takeaways from a world of wisdom, offering a rich library of book summaries directly to your ears. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge landscape in a time-efficient manner.
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Lying - Book Summary

"Why we need to stop lying and start telling the truth" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sam Harris Category: Communication Skills

Dec 20, 2023β€’15 min

The Body - Book Summary

"A Guide for Occupants" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bill Bryson Category: Science

Dec 20, 2023β€’36 min

How to Think More About Sex - Book Summary

"Sage sex advice from a philosophical polymath" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Alain de Botton Category: Sex & Relationships

Dec 20, 2023β€’41 min

Never Eat Alone - Book Summary

"And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Keith Ferrazzi Category: Career & Success

Dec 20, 2023β€’30 min

That Little Voice in Your Head - Book Summary

"Adjust the Code That Runs Your Brain" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Mo Gawdat Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Dec 20, 2023β€’18 min

The 5 Love Languages - Book Summary

"The Secret to Love That Lasts" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Gary Chapman Category: Sex & Relationships

Dec 19, 2023β€’29 min

The Power of Full Engagement - Book Summary

"Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the key to High Performance and Personal Renewal" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz Category: Career & Success

Dec 19, 2023β€’31 min

Improving Your Relationship For Dummies - Book Summary

"The hands-on, practical guide for couples" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Paula Hall Category: Sex & Relationships

Dec 19, 2023β€’27 min

The Biological Mind - Book Summary

"How Brain, Body, and Environment Collaborate to Make Us Who We Are" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Alan Jasanoff Category: Nature & the Environment

Dec 19, 2023β€’30 min

Adventures in Human Being - Book Summary

"A Grand Tour from the Cranium to the Calcaneum" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Gavin Francis Category: Philosophy

Dec 19, 2023β€’26 min

Things No One Else Can Teach Us - Book Summary

"Turning Losses Into Lessons" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Humble the Poet Category: Biography & Memoir

Dec 18, 2023β€’17 min

It’s Not You - Book Summary

"27 (Wrong) Reasons You’re Single" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sara Eckel Category: Sex & Relationships

Dec 18, 2023β€’23 min

Anger Management for Dummies - Book Summary

"Your One-Stop Guide to Anger Management" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Charles H. Elliott & Laura L. Smith Category: Career & Success

Dec 18, 2023β€’19 min

Sex for One - Book Summary

"The Joy of Selfloving" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Betty Dodson Category: Sex & Relationships

Dec 18, 2023β€’29 min

Brave - Book Summary

"50 Everyday Acts of Courage to Thrive in Work, Love, and Life" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Margie Warrell Category: Career & Success

Dec 18, 2023β€’24 min

Human Compatible - Book Summary

"Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Stuart Russell Category: Society & Culture

Dec 17, 2023β€’23 min

Mastering the Game - Book Summary

"Strategies for Career Success" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sharon E. Jones with Sudheer R. Poluru Category: Career & Success

Dec 17, 2023β€’25 min

Catalyst - Book Summary

"The Ultimate Strategies on How to Win at Work and in Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Chandramouli Venkatesan Category: Career & Success

Dec 17, 2023β€’24 min

Chasing the Sun - Book Summary

"The New Science of Sunlight and How it Shapes Our Bodies and Minds" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Linda Geddes Category: Health & Nutrition

Dec 17, 2023β€’22 min

Poke the Box - Book Summary

"When Was the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time?" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Seth Godin Category: Career & Success

Dec 17, 2023β€’19 min

Love Worth Making - Book Summary

"How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Stephen Snyder Category: Sex & Relationships

Dec 16, 2023β€’26 min

168 Hours - Book Summary

"You Have More Time Than You Think" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Laura Vanderkam Category: Career & Success

Dec 16, 2023β€’28 min

Origin Story - Book Summary

"A Big History of Everything" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: David Christian Category: History

Dec 16, 2023β€’44 min

Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs - Book Summary

"The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Lisa Randall Category: Science

Dec 16, 2023β€’34 min

The Execution Factor - Book Summary

"The One Skill that Drives Success" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kim Perell Category: Career & Success

Dec 16, 2023β€’33 min

Beyond Good and Evil - Book Summary

"How to free yourself from philosophical dogmas and assert your own values" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Friedrich Nietzsche Category: Philosophy

Dec 15, 2023β€’24 min

The Alchemy of Us - Book Summary

"How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ainissa Ramirez Category: History

Dec 15, 2023β€’29 min

Daring to Trust - Book Summary

"Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: David Richo Category: Sex & Relationships

Dec 15, 2023β€’19 min

The Checklist Manifesto - Book Summary

"How to Get Things Right" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Atul Gawande Category: Career & Success

Dec 15, 2023β€’21 min

Conscious Uncoupling - Book Summary

"5 Steps to Living Happily Even After" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Katherine Woodward Thomas Category: Sex & Relationships

Dec 15, 2023β€’24 min
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