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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 Little Book of Lykke - Book Summary

"The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People" 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

Apr 08, 2024β€’26 min

How to Be a Capitalist Without Any Capital - Book Summary

"The Four Rules You Must Break to Get Rich" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Nathan Latka Category: Money & Investments

Apr 07, 2024β€’34 min

Always Hungry? - Book Summary

"Conquer Cravings, Retrain Your Fat Cells And Lose Weight Permanently" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Dr. David Ludwig Category: Health & Nutrition

Apr 07, 2024β€’27 min

Side Hustle - Book Summary

"From Idea to Income in 27 days" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Chris Guillebeau Category: Career & Success

Apr 07, 2024β€’23 min

Minor Feelings - Book Summary

"A Reckoning on Race and the Asian Condition" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Cathy Park Hong Category: Biography & Memoir

Apr 07, 2024β€’27 min

Presence - Book Summary

"Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Amy Cuddy Category: Communication Skills

Apr 07, 2024β€’30 min

The Distracted Mind - Book Summary

"Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen Category: Productivity

Apr 06, 2024β€’29 min

Full Catastrophe Living - Book Summary

"Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jon Kabat-Zinn Category: Health & Nutrition

Apr 06, 2024β€’28 min

The Joy of Movement - Book Summary

"How Exercise helps us find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kelly McGonigal Category: Health & Nutrition

Apr 06, 2024β€’27 min

The Myth of American Inequality - Book Summary

"How Government Biases Policy Debate" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Phil Gramm, Robert Ekelund & John Early Category: Economics

Apr 06, 2024β€’22 min

Socialism - Book Summary

"A Very Short Introduction" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Michael Newman Category: Economics

Apr 06, 2024β€’29 min

The Myth of Sisyphus - Book Summary

"An influential existentialist essay about living your life with greater passion and freedom" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Albert Camus Category: Philosophy

Apr 05, 2024β€’30 min

The Road to Serfdom - Book Summary

"Van Hayek's classic text on Freedom" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Friedrich August von Hayek Category: Economics

Apr 05, 2024β€’28 min

Human Hacking - Book Summary

"Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Christopher Hadnagy with Seth Schulman Category: Communication Skills

Apr 05, 2024β€’29 min

You're Invited - Book Summary

"The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jon Levy Category: Career & Success

Apr 05, 2024β€’32 min

Get Some Headspace - Book Summary

"10 Minutes Can Make All the Difference" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Andy Puddicombe Category: Health & Nutrition

Apr 05, 2024β€’23 min

Slow Sex - Book Summary

"The Path to Fulfilling and Sustainable Sexuality" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Diana Richardson Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Apr 04, 2024β€’28 min

The Bible Recap - Book Summary

"A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Tara-Leigh Cobble Category: Philosophy

Apr 04, 2024β€’26 min

The Practicing Mind - Book Summary

"Developing Focus and Discipline 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: Thomas M. Sterner Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Apr 04, 2024β€’16 min

You Never Forget Your First - Book Summary

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

Apr 04, 2024β€’29 min

Whole - Book Summary

"Rethinking the Science of Nutrition" 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 Category: Health & Nutrition

Apr 04, 2024β€’26 min

How to Live a Good Life - Book Summary

"A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: ed. Massimo Pigliucci, Skye C. Cleary and Daniel A. Kaufman Category: Personal Development

Apr 03, 2024β€’37 min

The School of Greatness - Book Summary

"A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Lewis Howes Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Apr 03, 2024β€’20 min

Now, Discover Your Strengths - Book Summary

"How To Develop Your Talents and Those of the People You Manage" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Marcus Buckingham Category: Career & Success

Apr 03, 2024β€’23 min

The State of Affairs - Book Summary

"Rethinking Infidelity" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Esther Perel Category: Psychology

Apr 03, 2024β€’31 min

Sovereign Self - Book Summary

"Claim Your Inner Joy and Freedom with the Empowering Wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Acharya Shunya Category: Mindfulness & Happiness

Apr 02, 2024β€’27 min

Gemba Kaizen - Book Summary

"A Common Sense Approach to a Continuous Improvement Strategy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Masaaki Imai Category: Management & Leadership

Apr 02, 2024β€’28 min

Performing Under Pressure - Book Summary

"The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Hendrie Weisinger & J.P. Pawliw-Fry Category: Communication Skills

Apr 02, 2024β€’20 min

The Sum of Us - Book Summary

"What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Heather McGhee Category: Economics

Apr 02, 2024β€’35 min

The Art of Worldly Wisdom - Book Summary

"A Pocket Oracle" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Baltasar GraciΓ‘n y Morales Category: Motivation & Inspiration

Apr 01, 2024β€’21 min
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