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As a practical work on interpersonal relations, this book takes an in-depth look at human nature and taps into the hidden weakness of humanity, Through reading this book, one can get to know more about themselves and make fur...

In 1994 in Rwanda, nearly one million Tutsi people were killed in just three months. It was not hostile external forces that committed the crime, but rather their former neighbors and friends, the Hutus. With these circumstan...

Today’s book Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future is the world’s first authorized biography of Elon Musk. For the first time, it reveals the details of how Musk built and operates PayPal, Tesla, Spac...

Curiosity is a beautiful but torturous thing. Some people believe that curiosity is our ultimate weapon to break through our destiny, and the driving force behind all human behavior. If we are compared to a machine, to arouse...

Speaking of art, some may find it too highbrow and mysterious for ordinary people to appreciate, so they refrain from proactively enjoying it or learning about it. When was the last time you went to an art exhibition or a con...

In the East, shadows connote a ‘weak light’. They can be generated either when light is insufficient, or when something is blocking the light. For example, shadows are cast during the time when the sun sets or the twilight fa...

At the first sight of the word “mindfulness” in the book title, some of you might feel some apprehension. You might be thinking: “I’m not a spiritual person who needs to be seated through a meditation exercise or practice min...

In 2018,a young entrepreneur named Michael Hood asked Buffett what skills young people should focus on. Buffett answered, “Invest in yourself. The one easy way to become worth 50% more than you are now — at least — is to hone...

Many people have read book series published by Harvard Business School. They read such books because of the prestige they associate with the name ‘Harvard’ and feel as if they can gain much knowledge by reading them. The curr...

Financial freedom has long been the ultimate dream of many. After achieving financial freedom, you can quit a job you don’t like, choose a career you love, and even travel around the world without working. For most people, th...

“London was the sun in the financial solar system. Bankers of the City, London’s financial district, were self-styled potentates. Firms such as Barings and Rothschilds maintained an imperial reserve; to be asked for lunch was...

Everyone has a desire for happiness and hopes to lead a more meaningful and happier life. But what on earth is “happiness?” The straight A student, the flawless fashion model on the cover of a magazine, the touching “happily ...

Before we proceed, first think of the following two questions. Question one: Imagine you’ve been given $1,000, and you need to choose from two options. Option A is a 50% chance to win $1,000. Option B is a 100% chance to win ...

Once you hear the title, Why We Buy, you may immediately think to yourself and ask, “well, why indeed do I buy things? Of course, it's just because I want to buy something.” In fact, there is much to learn about shopping. Res...

You may have seen a video like this online: people who was born colorblind received a surprise gift -- a pair of glasses that correct colorblindness. The moment they put on the glasses, they immediately burst into tears. They...

When choosing a career, many people will face the choice of going into a big company or a small company. Some choose big companies for stability. However, once entering a big company, they complain that all workers seem to be...

In the novel The Red and the Black, the author Stendhal tells the story of Julien, a carpenter’s son who leads a miserable life due to his humble background. Julien is a fervent admirer of Napoleon because Napoleon abolished ...

You’ve probably experienced flight delays. If you paid attention to the passengers around you, you would see that they’d react differently to flight delays. Some would be listening to music with headphones on, completely igno...

Most people regard “science” as being objective and trustworthy, and perhaps a little mysterious. Some people even like to back their own work or products with science, as this makes them appear more authoritative. For instan...

Since the beginning of his career, social psychologist Roy Baumeister has conducted many experimental observations. He found that many couples eventually break up because they continually fought over trivial issues. Many husb...

We often believe that, if a company wants to achieve long-term growth, it must attract more customers by using various innovative marketing and expansion methods. However, without the use of any advertising, Zappos, an online...

This book was published as a tribute to Darwin in 2009, on his 200th birthday anniversary, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin . The book is a combination of discoveries in modern research, including ge...

Many people begin to pay attention to their diets to lose weight and maintain health. But, we are often overwhelmed by too many theories and diet programs. This book analyzes essential dietary nutrients such as fats, protein,...

The author of this book starts with his own entrepreneurial experience. He freely shares anecdotes from his more than twenty years of working in entrepreneurship, administration, and investment in Silicon Valley. In addition ...