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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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Black and British - Book Summary

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

Feb 13, 2024β€’40 min

Living Forward - Book Summary

"A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy Category: Personal Development

Feb 13, 2024β€’30 min

Warren Buffett's Ground Rules - Book Summary

"Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World’s Greatest Investor" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jeremy C. Miller Category: Biography & Memoir

Feb 12, 2024β€’25 min

Thoughts Without a Thinker - Book Summary

"Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Mark Epstein Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 12, 2024β€’27 min

Manage Your Day-To-Day - Book Summary

"Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus and Sharpen Your Creative Mind" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: 99U and Jocelyn K. Glei Category: Creativity

Feb 12, 2024β€’27 min

Life’s Amazing Secrets - Book Summary

"How to Find Balance and Purpose in Your Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Gaur Gopal Das Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 12, 2024β€’27 min

Wheat Belly - Book Summary

"Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: William Davis Category: Health & Nutrition

Feb 11, 2024β€’26 min

Leadership Is an Art - Book Summary

"Lead like your employees want you to lead" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Max De Pree Category: Management & Leadership

Feb 11, 2024β€’29 min

The Seven Sins of Memory - Book Summary

"How the Mind Forgets and Remembers" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Daniel L. Schacter Category: Psychology

Feb 11, 2024β€’29 min

Fear Less - Book Summary

"Face Not-Good-Enough to Replace Your Doubts, Achieve Your Goals, and Unlock Your Success" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Pippa Grange Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Feb 11, 2024β€’30 min

Conscious - Book Summary

"A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Annaka Harris Category: Philosophy

Feb 11, 2024β€’25 min

The Way of Integrity - Book Summary

"Finding the Path to Your True Self" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Martha Beck Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 10, 2024β€’24 min

The Power of One More - Book Summary

"The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ed Mylett Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Feb 10, 2024β€’18 min

How to Change Your Mind - Book Summary

"What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Michael Pollan Category: Health & Nutrition

Feb 10, 2024β€’32 min

The Alcohol Experiment - Book Summary

"A 30-day, Alcohol-Free Challenge to Interrupt Your Habits and Help You Take Control" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Annie Grace Category: Health & Nutrition

Feb 10, 2024β€’24 min

Smart Work - Book Summary

"The Ultimate Handbook for Remote and Hybrid Teams" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jo Owen Category: Corporate Culture

Feb 10, 2024β€’22 min

Toxic Positivity - Book Summary

"Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Whitney Goodman Category: Personal Development

Feb 09, 2024β€’27 min

Life Is in the Transitions - Book Summary

"Mastering Change at Any Age" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bruce Feiler Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Feb 09, 2024β€’34 min

The Spy and the Traitor - Book Summary

"The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ben Macintyre Category: History

Feb 09, 2024β€’43 min

Do Nothing - Book Summary

"How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Celeste Headlee Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 09, 2024β€’27 min

Joy at Work - Book Summary

"Organizing Your Professional Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein Category: Productivity

Feb 09, 2024β€’29 min

Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant - Book Summary

"Guide to Financial Freedom" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter Category: Money & Investments

Feb 08, 2024β€’35 min

Social - Book Summary

"Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Matthew D. Lieberman Category: Psychology

Feb 08, 2024β€’27 min

AI Superpowers - Book Summary

"China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kai-Fu Lee Category: Economics

Feb 08, 2024β€’32 min

Six Thinking Hats - Book Summary

"A revolutionary approach to get the most out of working in a group" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Edward de Bono Category: Career & Success

Feb 08, 2024β€’33 min

Eat to Beat Disease - Book Summary

"The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: William W. Li Category: Health & Nutrition

Feb 08, 2024β€’25 min

Good Habits, Bad Habits - Book Summary

"The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Wendy Wood Category: Personal Development

Feb 07, 2024β€’24 min

The Self-Driven Child - Book Summary

"The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: William Stixrud and Ned Johnson Category: Parenting

Feb 07, 2024β€’29 min

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - Book Summary

"Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: T. Harv Eker Category: Career & Success

Feb 07, 2024β€’39 min

The 6 Phase Meditation Method - Book Summary

"The Proven Technique to Supercharge Your Mind, Manifest Your Goals, and Make Magic in Minutes a Day" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Vishen Lakhiani Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 07, 2024β€’24 min
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