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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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The Joy of Less - Book Summary

"A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize and Simplify" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Francine Jay Category: Personal Development

Mar 14, 2024β€’25 min

The Joy of Missing Out - Book Summary

"Live More by Doing Less" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Tanya Dalton Category: Personal Development

Mar 14, 2024β€’32 min

Acting with Power - Book Summary

"Why We Are More Powerful Than 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: Deborah Gruenfeld Category: Career & Success

Mar 14, 2024β€’30 min

Life Is Hard - Book Summary

"How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kieran Setiya Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 13, 2024β€’19 min

The 100-Year Life - Book Summary

"Living and Working in an Age of Longevity" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott Category: Health & Nutrition

Mar 13, 2024β€’29 min

The Myths of Happiness - Book Summary

"What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, but Does" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sonja Lyubomirsky Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 13, 2024β€’32 min

One Decision - Book Summary

"The First Step to a Better Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Mike Bayer Category: Personal Development

Mar 13, 2024β€’24 min

Truth - Book Summary

"How the Many Sides to Every Story Shape Our Reality" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Hector MacDonald Category: Philosophy

Mar 13, 2024β€’31 min

How to Be a Stoic - Book Summary

"Ancient Wisdom For Modern Living" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Massimo Pigliucci Category: Philosophy

Mar 12, 2024β€’31 min

How to Decide - Book Summary

"Simple Tools for Making Better Choices" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Annie Duke Category: Personal Development

Mar 12, 2024β€’35 min

Numbers Rule Your World - Book Summary

"The Hidden Influence of Probability and Statistics on Everything You Do" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kaiser Fung Category: Economics

Mar 12, 2024β€’22 min

The Better Brain - Book Summary

"Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bonnie J. Kaplan and Julia J. Rucklidge Category: History

Mar 12, 2024β€’29 min

The China Study - Book Summary

"The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell Category: Health & Nutrition

Mar 12, 2024β€’22 min

Good Arguments - Book Summary

"How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bo Seo Category: Biography & Memoir

Mar 11, 2024β€’27 min

donothing - Book Summary

"The most rewarding leadership challenge you'll ever take" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Rob DubΓ© Category: Management & Leadership

Mar 11, 2024β€’28 min

The Rift - Book Summary

"A New Africa Breaks Free" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Alex Perry Category: Economics

Mar 11, 2024β€’27 min

The End of Poverty - Book Summary

"Economic Possibilities for Our Time" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jeffrey Sachs Category: Economics

Mar 11, 2024β€’35 min

You Are Not Your Brain - Book Summary

"The Four-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of 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: Jeffrey M. Schwartz and Rebecca Gladding Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 11, 2024β€’25 min

The Confidence Game - Book Summary

"Why We Fall For It . . . Every Time" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Maria Konnikova Category: Psychology

Mar 10, 2024β€’24 min

Digital Gold - Book Summary

"The Untold Story of Bitcoin" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Nathaniel Popper Category: Economics

Mar 10, 2024β€’22 min

Cork Dork - Book Summary

"A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bianca Bosker Category: Biography & Memoir

Mar 10, 2024β€’29 min

Dusk, Night, Dawn - Book Summary

"On Revival and Courage" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Anne Lamott Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Mar 10, 2024β€’21 min

To Have Or To Be? - Book Summary

"A classic about the psyche and socioeconomic change" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Erich Fromm Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 10, 2024β€’28 min

The Year of Living Danishly - Book Summary

"Uncovering the Secrets of the World’s Happiest Country" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Helen Russell Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 09, 2024β€’25 min

The Laws of Wealth - Book Summary

"Psychology and the secret to investing success" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Daniel Crosby Category: Money & Investments

Mar 09, 2024β€’27 min

The Future Is History - Book Summary

"How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Masha Gessen Category: History

Mar 09, 2024β€’43 min

Broad Band - Book Summary

"The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Claire L. Evans Category: History

Mar 09, 2024β€’34 min

The Game - Book Summary

"Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Neil Strauss Category: Sex & Relationships

Mar 08, 2024β€’28 min

The Architecture of Happiness - Book Summary

"Explore the hidden links between buildings and our well being" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Alain de Botton Category: Psychology

Mar 08, 2024β€’22 min

The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners - Book Summary

"Your Essential Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Amy Ramos Category: Health & Nutrition

Mar 08, 2024β€’21 min
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