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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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Rising Strong - Book Summary

"Everybody falls, but the key is knowing how to get up again" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: BrenΓ© Brown Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Feb 25, 2024β€’29 min

Small is Beautiful - Book Summary

"A Study of Economics as if People Mattered" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: E. F. Schumacher Category: Economics

Feb 25, 2024β€’32 min

Winners Take All - Book Summary

"The Elite Charade of Changing the World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Anand Giridharadas Category: Economics

Feb 24, 2024β€’34 min

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - Book Summary

"Follow Them and People Will Follow You" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: John C. Maxwell Category: Management & Leadership

Feb 24, 2024β€’24 min

The Power of the Downstate - Book Summary

"The New Science to Ignite Energy, Enhance Sharpness, and Reclaim Balance" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sara C. Mednick Category: Health & Nutrition

Feb 24, 2024β€’22 min

Not Born Yesterday - Book Summary

"The Science of Who We Trust and What We Believe" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Hugo Mercier Category: Psychology

Feb 24, 2024β€’26 min

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness - Book Summary

"The Path to True Christian Joy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Timothy Keller Category: Personal Development

Feb 24, 2024β€’16 min

Just Keep Buying - Book Summary

"Proven ways to save money and build your wealth" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Nick Maggiulli Category: Money & Investments

Feb 23, 2024β€’22 min

The Coddling of the American Mind - Book Summary

"How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Category: Education

Feb 23, 2024β€’33 min

Dollars and Sense - Book Summary

"How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler Category: Money & Investments

Feb 23, 2024β€’22 min

What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? - Book Summary

"Discover a Life Filled with Purpose and Joy Through the Secrets of Jewish Wisdom" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Michal Oshman Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Feb 23, 2024β€’23 min

SuperFreakonomics - Book Summary

"Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Category: Economics

Feb 23, 2024β€’32 min

Exactly What to Say - Book Summary

"Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Phil M Jones Category: Communication Skills

Feb 22, 2024β€’19 min

Alcoholics Anonymous - Book Summary

"The Big Bookβ€”Concepts and Stories of Recovery From Alcoholism" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: AAWS Category: Health & Nutrition

Feb 22, 2024β€’24 min

Joyful - Book Summary

"The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ingrid Fetell Lee Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 22, 2024β€’32 min

When Women Ruled the World - Book Summary

"Six Queens of Egypt" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kara Cooney Category: History

Feb 22, 2024β€’34 min

The Warrior Within - Book Summary

"Own Your Power to Serve, Fight, Protect, and Heal" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: D.J. Vanas Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Feb 22, 2024β€’26 min

High Performance Habits - Book Summary

"How Extraordinary People Become That Way" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Brendon Burchard Category: Career & Success

Feb 21, 2024β€’30 min

The Only Little Prayer You Need - Book Summary

"The Shortest Route to a Life of Joy, Abundance, and Peace of Mind" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Debra Landwehr Engle Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Feb 21, 2024β€’24 min

The Comfort Crisis - Book Summary

"Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Michael Easter Category: Health & Nutrition

Feb 21, 2024β€’29 min

Unconscious Branding - Book Summary

"How Neuroscience Can Empower (and Inspire) Marketing" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Douglas van Praet Category: Marketing & Sales

Feb 21, 2024β€’29 min

The Optimism Bias - Book Summary

"A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Tali Sharot Category: Psychology

Feb 21, 2024β€’30 min

The No-Nonsense Meditation Book - Book Summary

"A Scientist’s Guide to the Power of Meditation" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Steven Laureys Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 20, 2024β€’32 min

Advice Not Given - Book Summary

"A Guide to Getting Over Yourself" 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 20, 2024β€’31 min

Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter - Book Summary

"Cutting-Edge Lessons and Hard-Earned Advice on Making a Comeback" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Feb 20, 2024β€’12 min

It Didn't Start With You - Book Summary

"How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End The Cycle" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Mark Wolynn Category: Personal Development

Feb 20, 2024β€’26 min

Good Inside - Book Summary

"A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Becky Kennedy Category: Parenting

Feb 20, 2024β€’29 min

Super Thinking - Book Summary

"The Big Book of Mental Models" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Gabriel Weinberg with Lauren McCann Category: Career & Success

Feb 19, 2024β€’26 min

Tribes - Book Summary

"We Need You to Lead Us" 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: Management & Leadership

Feb 19, 2024β€’26 min

The Little Book of Hygge - Book Summary

"The Danish Way to Live Well" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Meik Wiking Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 19, 2024β€’18 min
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