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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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How to Be Your Own Therapist - Book Summary

"Boost Your Mood and Reduce Your Anxiety in 10 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: Owen O'Kane Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 20, 2024β€’21 min

The Person You Mean to Be - Book Summary

"How Good People Fight Bias" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Dolly Chugh Category: Corporate Culture

Mar 20, 2024β€’32 min

Mindful Work - Book Summary

"How Meditation is Changing Business from the Inside Out" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: David Gelles Category: Corporate Culture

Mar 20, 2024β€’29 min

Positively Energizing Leadership - Book Summary

"Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kim Cameron Category: Corporate Culture

Mar 19, 2024β€’23 min

I’ve Been Thinking - Book Summary

"Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Maria Shriver Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Mar 19, 2024β€’25 min

Period Power - Book Summary

"Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Maisie Hill Category: Health & Nutrition

Mar 19, 2024β€’31 min

The Happy Kid Handbook - Book Summary

"How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Katie Hurley Category: Parenting

Mar 19, 2024β€’27 min

Dream Big - Book Summary

"Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bob Goff Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Mar 19, 2024β€’23 min

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Book Summary

"Timeless Teachings for Mind, Body, and Emotional Harmony" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Translated and commentated on by Sri Swami Satchidananda Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 18, 2024β€’35 min

China In Ten Words - Book Summary

"The ten key concepts underlying China’s transformation" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Yu Hua Category: History

Mar 18, 2024β€’41 min

The Wandering Mind - Book Summary

"What the Brain Does When You’re Not Looking" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Michael C. Corballis Category: Psychology

Mar 18, 2024β€’22 min

How to Raise Successful People - Book Summary

"Simple Lessons for Radical Results" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Esther Wojcicki Category: Parenting

Mar 18, 2024β€’25 min

The Slight Edge - Book Summary

"Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jeff Olson Category: Personal Development

Mar 18, 2024β€’25 min

On Having No Head - Book Summary

"Zen and the Rediscovery of the Obvious" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Douglas Harding Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 17, 2024β€’49 min

The 33 Strategies of War - Book Summary

"A Comprehensive Guide to the Subtle Social Game of Everyday Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Robert Greene Category: History

Mar 17, 2024β€’18 min

The Art of Work - Book Summary

"A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jeff Goins Category: Career & Success

Mar 17, 2024β€’20 min

Got Your Attention? - Book Summary

"How to Create Intrigue and Connect with Anyone" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sam Horn Category: Communication Skills

Mar 17, 2024β€’25 min

Courage is Calling - Book Summary

"Fortune Favors the Brave" 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: Motivation & Inspiration

Mar 17, 2024β€’25 min

Economics for the Common Good - Book Summary

"Delve into economics with a Nobel Prize winner" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jean Tirole Category: Economics

Mar 16, 2024β€’38 min

True North - Book Summary

"Discover Your Authentic Leadership" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bill George Category: Management & Leadership

Mar 16, 2024β€’32 min

Irrationality - Book Summary

"The Enemy Within" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Stuart Sutherland Category: Psychology

Mar 16, 2024β€’40 min

The Stress Code - Book Summary

"From Surviving to Thriving: A Scientific Model" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Richard Sutton Category: Health & Nutrition

Mar 16, 2024β€’32 min

Emotional First Aid - Book Summary

"Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Guy Winch Category: Psychology

Mar 16, 2024β€’29 min

The Origins of Totalitarianism - Book Summary

"Hannah Arendt's landmark work about Europe's anti-Semitic and imperialist roots" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Hannah Arendt Category: History

Mar 15, 2024β€’26 min

The Addiction Inoculation - Book Summary

"Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence" 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 15, 2024β€’22 min

Tracking Wonder - Book Summary

"The Surprising Path to Purpose, Connection, and Fulfillment" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jeffrey Davis Category: Creativity

Mar 15, 2024β€’22 min

Peace Is Every Step - Book Summary

"The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Thich Nhat Hanh Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 15, 2024β€’17 min

A Return to Love - Book Summary

"Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Marianne Williamson Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Mar 15, 2024β€’30 min

Awaken Your Genius - Book Summary

"Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ozan Varol Category: Creativity

Mar 14, 2024β€’24 min

Educated - Book Summary

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

Mar 14, 2024β€’47 min
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