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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise October 2019
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The nature cure : a doctor's guide to the science of natural medicine by Andreas MichalsenWhat is it: A leading professor of clinical complementary medicine reveals natural approaches to improving health, drawing on cutting-edge scientific research and practical case studies to identify the wellness benefits of sunshine, water, fresh air, proper nourishment, medicinal plants and companion animals. Reviewers say: βSprinkled with case studies throughout, the book provides inspiration and more evidence that natural therapies can and do heal. . . . DIY health readers and fans of natural medicine will find this title scientifically validating and filled with new information.β -Library Journal
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| Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively... by Thomas EriksonWhat it's about: Translated from Swedish, this engaging and accessible book examines common pitfalls in business communication and offers tips on how to manage them.
Red, yellow, blue, or green? Erikson argues that there are four main personality types in the business world and offers tips on how to recognize them, make the most of their strengths, and navigate their weaknesses.
Try this next: The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams. |
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Chapters include: "Beat the Banks", "Get Ready to Invest", "Conscious Spending" and "Save While Sleeping". About the author: Ramit Sethi writes about money, business, and psychology for a million readers each month at iwillteachyoutoberich.com. Heβs been featured in Fortune, the New York Times, the Tim Ferris podcast, and the Wall Street Journal.
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| The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes by David RobsonWhat it is: an engaging and persuasive exploration of the ways that even the smartest people are susceptible to faulty reasoning, with tips for improving critical thinking skills.
Famous foibles: the multiple times that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fell for paranormal hoaxes; Nobel laureate James Watson's participation in the eugenics movement.
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| The ADHD Advantage: What You Thought Was a Diagnosis May Be Your Greatest Strength by Dale Archer, MDMyth busted: that an ADHD diagnosis is something to be "overcome" and not a potential asset.
Read it for: the stories of celebrities and other notable figures whose accomplishments are grounded in the unique outlook and high energy levels of their ADHD.
Is it for you? The author isn't completely against medicating ADHD but does show a preference for managing the condition with "skills, not pills". |
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Reviewers say: "[A] feisty, fact-filled diatribe. [Shapiro's] skeptical, no-nonsense approach and probing assessment of fact versus fiction make for lively reading that is likely to help readers make better health and medical choices."βPublishers Weekly
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| Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye AdlerWhat it is: a practical, low-pressure guide to fitting meditation into your life, even if you don't think you have the time, space, skill, or patience for it -- or are just skeptical of the benefits.
Myths busted: that meditation requires a serious attitude, large time commitment, and a dedicated space.
Author alert: Host of Nightline and co-host of Good Morning America, journalist Dan Harris previously published the book 10% Happier. |
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| Burn the Business Plan: What Great Entrepreneurs Really Do by Carl J. SchrammWhat it is: a candid guide for budding entrepreneurs that debunks common business myths and makes the case for forging one's own path to success.
Myths busted: that business plans are universally helpful; that the average entrepreneur is a young Silicon Valley type or new to the corporate world.
Chapters include: encouraging reminders, case histories, and a survey to determine if franchising your business is the right choice for you. |
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