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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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Welcoming the Unwelcome - Book Summary

"Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Pema ChΓΆdrΓΆn Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 08, 2024β€’21 min

Lady Sings the Blues - Book Summary

"The 50th-Anniversay Edition with a Revised Discography" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Billie Holiday with William Dufty Category: Biography & Memoir

Mar 08, 2024β€’25 min

Putin's People - Book Summary

"How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took On the West" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Catherine Belton Category: History

Mar 07, 2024β€’41 min

Emotional Blackmail - Book Summary

"When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Susan Forward with Donna Frazier Category: Psychology

Mar 07, 2024β€’28 min

Option B - Book Summary

"Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 07, 2024β€’23 min

Creative Confidence - Book Summary

"Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Tom and David Kelley Category: Creativity

Mar 07, 2024β€’34 min

Letters to a Young Athlete - Book Summary

"An NBA Champion's Hard-Earned Wisdom on the Road to Self-Mastery" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Chris Bosh Category: Biography & Memoir

Mar 07, 2024β€’30 min

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor - Book Summary

"The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Donald Robertson Category: Philosophy

Mar 06, 2024β€’35 min

Making Great Relationships - Book Summary

"Simple Practices for Solving Conflicts, Building Connection, and Fostering Love" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Rick Hanson, PhD Category: Communication Skills

Mar 06, 2024β€’20 min

The Daily Dad - Book Summary

"366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ryan Holiday Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 06, 2024β€’27 min

What You Do Is Who You Are - Book Summary

"How to Create Your Business Culture" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ben Horowitz Category: Corporate Culture

Mar 06, 2024β€’36 min

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running - Book Summary

"A memoir about running and writing" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Haruki Murakami Category: Biography & Memoir

Mar 06, 2024β€’35 min

Man’s Search for Meaning - Book Summary

"The harrowing experiences of the author in a concentration camp" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Viktor Frankl Category: Biography & Memoir

Mar 05, 2024β€’29 min

The Path Made Clear - Book Summary

"Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Oprah Winfrey Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Mar 05, 2024β€’26 min

The Eureka Factor - Book Summary

"Creative Insights and the Brain" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: John Kounios & Mark Beeman Category: Creativity

Mar 05, 2024β€’25 min

Social Empathy - Book Summary

"The Art of Understanding Others" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Elizabeth Segal Category: Psychology

Mar 05, 2024β€’31 min

Mythology - Book Summary

"Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Edith Hamilton Category: Education

Mar 05, 2024β€’41 min

The 10X Rule - Book Summary

"The Only Difference Between Success and Failure" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Grant Cardone Category: Career & Success

Mar 04, 2024β€’24 min

Hiring Success - Book Summary

"How Visionary CEOs Compete for the Best Talent" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jerome Ternynck Category: Corporate Culture

Mar 04, 2024β€’30 min

The Gift of Failure - Book Summary

"How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jessica Lahey Category: Parenting

Mar 04, 2024β€’26 min

The Energy Plan - Book Summary

"Eat Smart, Feel Strong, Perform at Your Peak" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: James Collins Category: Health & Nutrition

Mar 04, 2024β€’26 min

Good Morning, Monster - Book Summary

"A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Journeys to Emotional Recovery" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Catherine Gildiner Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Mar 04, 2024β€’21 min

Edge of Chaos - Book Summary

"Why Democracy is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth – and How to Fix It" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Dambisa Moyo Category: Economics

Mar 03, 2024β€’28 min

Your Turn - Book Summary

"How to Be an Adult" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Julie Lythcott-Haims Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 03, 2024β€’35 min

How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace - Book Summary

"Simple and Effective Tips for Successful, Productive and Empowered Remote Work" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Robert Glazer with Mick Sloan Category: Career & Success

Mar 03, 2024β€’28 min

Making a Psychopath - Book Summary

"My Journey Into Seven Dangerous Minds" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Mark Freestone Category: Psychology

Mar 03, 2024β€’28 min

Deviate - Book Summary

"The Science of Seeing Differently" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Beau Lotto Category: Creativity

Mar 03, 2024β€’34 min

The Creative Curve - Book Summary

"How to Develop the Right Idea at the Right Time" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Allen Gannett Category: Creativity

Mar 02, 2024β€’24 min

Are You Fully Charged? - Book Summary

"The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Tom Rath Category: Personal Development

Mar 02, 2024β€’23 min

The Runaway Species - Book Summary

"How Human Creativity Remakes the World" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Anthony Brandt and David Eagleman Category: Creativity

Mar 02, 2024β€’26 min
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