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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2020
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| The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century by Adam DavidsonWhat it's about: the argument that an increasingly automated and interconnected labor market will create more opportunities to build a career around the things that get you excited.
What makes it unique: While discussions of the 21st-century economy can be stressful and bleak, the information and advice in The Passion Economy are presented in an upbeat, optimistic tone.
About the author: Adam Davidson is one of the creators of NPR's Planet Money podcast and a staff writer for The New Yorker. |
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| You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate MurphyWhat it is: an illuminating look at the power of strong listening skills and the ways in which modern technology has allowed us to be always available to listen but not always good at it.
Read it for: the thorough research; the conversations with a diverse group of people (from priests to hostage negotiators) whose careers require them to develop and maintain the listening skills that so many of us have lost. |
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| The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become... by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.What it's about: childhood attachment styles and actionable advice for how parents can "show up" in ways that that foster their child's self-esteem and emotional well-being.
Why you should read it: This thorough yet accessible exploration of early emotional development is the book you'll wish your own parents had access to.
About the authors: Psychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel and clinical social worker Tina Payne Bryson have previously collaborated on other parenting books such as The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. |
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| Women with Money: The Judgment-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed... by Jean ChatzkyWhat it's about: how women can evaluate their relationships with money and take steps to ensure their financial security, which will allow them to create a life with less stress and more opportunities for fulfillment.
About the author: Award-winning journalist Jean Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show, host of the weekly HerMoney podcast, and has written other personal finance books such as Pay It Down and Not Your Parents' Money Book. |
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| You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle... by Jesse MechamWhat's inside: a complete, detailed guide to managing your money, based on the system built into the popular budgeting platform of the same name.
Why you might like it: The encouraging tone of the writing and room for flexibility in the system feel less restrictive than other books about financial planning.
Advice includes: "give every dollar a job," "embrace your true expenses," and instead of asking yourself "can I afford this?", ask "does this move me closer to my goals?" |
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