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Audiobooks Narrated by Glenn Argenti
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Jared Diamond’s The Rise and Fall of the Third Chimpanzee
In The Rise and Fall of the Third Chimpanzee (1991), Jared Diamond traces the history of the human species and uncovers the ancestral origins of our social and environmental issues. Our problems have been intensifying for a long time, along with our growing numbers and powers. Even though we have managed to rise from our past animal state, we are slowly walking towards the demise of our human race, unless we can learn from our mistakes.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Megan Devine's It's OK That You're Not OK
In our culture, we do not know how to deal with grief, and we see it as something to fix, not something that needs tending. Grieving people feel misunderstood and hopeless, while those who want to help them feel lost and clueless. Megan Devine, a psychotherapist, had been trying to help people deal with grief for a decade before suddenly losing her partner and realizing that her understanding of grief was broken. In It’s OK That You’re Not OK (2017), she re-examines the often chaotic process of grief, based on extensive research and her own experience. Building on her new understanding, Devine offers reassurance and guidance for anyone who is grieving and those who want to help them.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from David Bradford & Carole Robin's Connect
Building strong, deep, meaningful relationships is no easy task. It requires constant effort, careful speech, and sometimes inevitable conflict. In Connect (2021), David Bradford and Carole Robin explain how to build an exceptional relationship. They tell several stories of different relationships, then draw conclusions and establish ground rules for connecting deeply with friends, family, and co-workers.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Vanessa Van Edwards's Cues
It’s not just about what you say. It’s about how you say it. It’s about your voice, your words, your facial expression, your posture, your body language… it’s about your cues. In Vanessa Van Edwards’s Cues (2022), you will learn about every aspect of communication, with the goal of becoming a warm, competent, and charismatic speaker. Leaders who want to make a positive impact will find value in studying these cues – but anyone, no matter their age or profession, can learn from them as well.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Brian Christian’s The Alignment Problem
As machine-learning systems grow not only more prevalent, but also more powerful, humans want to ensure that they understand us and do what we want, eliminating the possibility of catastrophic divergence. In the field of computer science, this question is known as the alignment problem.
In The Alignment Problem (2020), Brian Christian raises questions of safety and ethics in a world where humans are turning into machines and machines are turning into humans. He discusses tools that, through imitation, curiosity, inference, and shaping, exhibit human skills without being programmed to do so. The future of machine learning holds risks, but also great promise.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Daisy Dowling's Two-Career Families
A two-career family offers many benefits, but it can be difficult to thrive at both working and parenting. If you and your partner are living this lifestyle, or considering it, Daisy Dowling’s Two-Career Families (2022) offers ideas and strategies to guide you on your long-term path as working parents. You'll discover how to communicate about your objectives and beliefs, think about professional choices, and provide support during times of work stress. You’ll learn how to take care of yourself, the kids, and each other—all while dealing with the daunting big picture and the often hidden challenges.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller & Vikram Malhotra’s CEO Excellence
Want to be a top CEO? Whether you already lead a company, or it’s your career goal, you’ll learn how in CEO Excellence (2022). Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra, who work with CEOs at the global consultancy McKinsey, undertook a huge study of the world’s best CEOs to find out what they have in common. In CEO Excellence, they deliver the results, covering everything from having a vision to managing the board. By diving deep into every aspect of being a great CEO, they distill advice that will help you become the best leader you can be.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map
Culture differences impact all aspects of international interactions, and they are especially relevant in business. In The Culture Map (2014), Erin Meyer, an expert on cross-cultural management, breaks down cultural differences that impact business interaction into eight linear scales. She explains how and why countries are placed along the scales and offers useful strategies for managers working internationally. Meyer explores what a leader from one end of the spectrum should expect when working in a country on the other end, and details how uncomfortable situations can be avoided.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Evan Osnos’s Joe Biden
In Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now (2020), Evan Osnos examines the 50-year political career of the future president. Based on lengthy interviews with Biden and other important political figures, this portrayal explores Biden’s flaws and virtues, his time in the Senate, his years as vice president, and his campaign for the presidency in 2020. It was published before his victory in the election, but Osnos also looks at what Biden would need to achieve as president, from holding Donald Trump’s administration accountable to forging a better path for American power and democracy.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Mohandas K. Gandhi’s An Autobiography
Mohandas K. Gandhi’s An Autobiography (1927) chronicles a life of sacrifice, abstinence, love, and humility. Gandhi recounts his life from his early childhood until 1921, tracing the painful and challenging path he took as he searched for Truth and utmost humility. He details the moral experiments he conducted through self-abnegation, and tackles the topics of child marriage, racial discrimination, and political self-determination. From India to England and South Africa, Gandhi sought to serve the people and strengthen his pursuit of Ahimsa, the Indian principle of causing no harm to any creature.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Gabor Maté’s In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts (2007) offers a powerful look into the reality of addiction. Dr. Gabor Maté begins by introducing many of his patients, all suffering mentally and physically because of addiction. He paints a raw picture of addiction’s effects on the human body and psyche. He then dives into the root causes of addiction, offering a biological and psychological analysis. Maté clears up common misconceptions about drug use, exposes the ineffectiveness of the War on Drugs, and offers insight into what might be an effective recovery strategy. He even looks at everyday addictions that may not be as damaging but still can be harmful through exploring his own obsession with classical music. Whatever the addiction, it is always a poor substitute for love.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Laurence J. Kotlikoff's Money Magic
Most people make the mistake of treating their finances like someone else’s problem. In Money Magic (2021), economist Laurence J. Kotlikoff teaches you how to handle your own finances and take back power over your life. He tells the secrets of benefiting from Social Security, retirement plans, and college loans to the maximum, while also tackling marriage, divorce, and even choosing the right career from the start. Once you grasp the concept of managing your finances, you will know how to maximize your lifetime earnings.
