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Every day, 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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Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - Book Summary

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - Book Summary

"Quiet the Critical Voice in Your Head, Heal Self-Doubt, and Live the Life You Deserve" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Stephanie M. Kriesberg Category: Parenting
17:2424/03/2024
Crucial Accountability - Book Summary

Crucial Accountability - Book Summary

"Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, and Bad Behavior" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler and David Maxfield Category: Communication Skills
27:2924/03/2024
Angrynomics - Book Summary

Angrynomics - Book Summary

"How we can rearrange our economies to produce more equality and less anger" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Eric Lonergan and Mark Blyth Category: Economics
23:1623/03/2024
The Accidental Creative - Book Summary

The Accidental Creative - Book Summary

"How to Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Todd Henry Category: Creativity
28:1723/03/2024
The Small BIG - Book Summary

The Small BIG - Book Summary

"Small Changes that Spark Big Influence" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Steve J. Martin, Noah J. Goldstein and Robert B. Cialdini Category: Management & Leadership
26:0223/03/2024
Joy on Demand - Book Summary

Joy on Demand - Book Summary

"The Art of Discovering the Happiness Within" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Chade-Meng Tan Category: Mindfulness & Happiness
23:0923/03/2024
The Optimistic Child - Book Summary

The Optimistic Child - Book Summary

"A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Martin E.P. Seligman Category: Parenting
25:4223/03/2024
On the Shortness of Life - Book Summary

On the Shortness of Life - Book Summary

"Life Is Long If You Know How To Use It" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Seneca Category: Philosophy
17:1922/03/2024
Incognito - Book Summary

Incognito - Book Summary

"The Secret Lives of the Brain" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: David Eagleman Category: Psychology
23:4922/03/2024
Do Design - Book Summary

Do Design - Book Summary

"Why Beauty is Key to Everything" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Alan Moore Category: Creativity
32:3022/03/2024
The Future of the Office - Book Summary

The Future of the Office - Book Summary

"Work from Home, Remote Work, and the Hard Choices We All Face" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Peter Cappelli Category: Career & Success
20:1422/03/2024
Mind Over Money - Book Summary

Mind Over Money - Book Summary

"The Psychology of Money and How To Use It Better" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Claudia Hammond Category: Money & Investments
35:5922/03/2024
How to Have Impossible Conversations	 - Book Summary

How to Have Impossible Conversations - Book Summary

"A Very Practical Guide" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Peter Boghossian and James A. Lindsay Category: Communication Skills
29:5321/03/2024
How the World Sees You - Book Summary

How the World Sees You - Book Summary

"Discover Your Highest Value Through the Science of Fascination" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sally Hogshead Category: Communication Skills
24:2721/03/2024
Real Change - Book Summary

Real Change - Book Summary

"Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Sharon Salzberg Category: Mindfulness & Happiness
27:5421/03/2024
The Longevity Paradox - Book Summary

The Longevity Paradox - Book Summary

"How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Steven Gundry Category: Health & Nutrition
31:4421/03/2024
This Is Your Brain on Sports - Book Summary

This Is Your Brain on Sports - Book Summary

"The Science of Underdogs, the Value of Rivalry, and What We Can Learn From the T-Shirt Cannon" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: L. Jon Wertheim and Sam Sommers Category: History
20:5221/03/2024
Hear Yourself - Book Summary

Hear Yourself - Book Summary

"How to Find Peace in a Noisy World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Prem Rawat Category: Mindfulness & Happiness
27:1720/03/2024
How to Be Your Own Therapist - Book Summary

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
21:0320/03/2024
The Person You Mean to Be - Book Summary

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
31:3920/03/2024
Mindful Work - Book Summary

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
29:1920/03/2024
The Agile Leader - Book Summary

The Agile Leader - Book Summary

"How to Create an Agile Business in the Digital Age" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Simon Hayward Category: Management & Leadership
29:0520/03/2024
Positively Energizing Leadership - Book Summary

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
22:3019/03/2024
I’ve Been Thinking - Book Summary

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
25:1919/03/2024
Period Power - Book Summary

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
31:1819/03/2024
The Happy Kid Handbook - Book Summary

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
26:3319/03/2024
Dream Big - Book Summary

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
23:1119/03/2024
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Book Summary

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
35:2318/03/2024
China In Ten Words - Book Summary

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
41:1818/03/2024
The Wandering Mind - Book Summary

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
22:2018/03/2024
How to Raise Successful People - Book Summary

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
25:0618/03/2024
The Slight Edge - Book Summary

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
24:5718/03/2024
On Having No Head - Book Summary

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
49:1417/03/2024
The 33 Strategies of War - Book Summary

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
17:4817/03/2024
The Art of Work - Book Summary

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
20:1217/03/2024
Got Your Attention? - Book Summary

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
25:1917/03/2024
Courage is Calling - Book Summary

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
25:0617/03/2024
Economics for the Common Good - Book Summary

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
37:4716/03/2024
True North - Book Summary

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
31:4116/03/2024
Irrationality - Book Summary

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
40:0016/03/2024
The Stress Code - Book Summary

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
31:3216/03/2024
Emotional First Aid - Book Summary

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
28:3816/03/2024
The Origins of Totalitarianism - Book Summary

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
26:2815/03/2024
The Addiction Inoculation - Book Summary

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
22:2615/03/2024
Tracking Wonder - Book Summary

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
22:0915/03/2024
Peace Is Every Step - Book Summary

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
17:0215/03/2024
A Return to Love - Book Summary

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
30:1215/03/2024
Awaken Your Genius - Book Summary

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
24:2514/03/2024
Educated - Book Summary

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
46:3914/03/2024
The Joy of Less - Book Summary

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
25:0714/03/2024