Looking to learn a new language? Rather than spending time creating a bunch of flashcards, pick up a book! Reading is the best way to grab hold of vocabulary, grammar, context, and pronunciation. It worked well when you were learning how to speak your native tongue, and it is no different when learning someone […]
Let’s keep this brief. Today society whizzes past us at warp speed! There are so many things to distract us, that it is now changing certain behaviors. You’re watching a YouTube video when a five-second commercial airs and it seems like it takes forever to get back to what you were watching. Or a web […]
Some of the best nonfiction books that will make you smarter are The History of Knowledge, The Total Money Makeover, Moonwalking with Einstein, Thinking Fast and Slow, Meditations, Smarter Faster Better, and The Art of War. We’ve said it before, and we’ll repeat it, reading is a relaxing activity. When you pick up a piece […]
Back to school is right around the corner, and for many students, the outdoor playtime they enjoy right now is at risk of being taken over by hours of homework. Especially for those starting elementary school, continuing to do school work after a long day is a tough concept to grasp. Times are changing, and […]
Arg! It’s the end of a stressful day at work. The boss has been on you about getting a report done, your coworkers keep asking you questions, and you still have to answer a never-ending list of emails. Taking a smoke break sounds really good to you right now. You reach into your desk for […]
If you ask what the most prosperous professionals in the world attribute their success to, you’ll hear the same answer. Reading. Sounds easy enough, but when you look at your day, it’s hard to imagine getting a lot of reading done. Between rushing around from meeting to meeting, brainstorming with colleagues, and doing the day-to-day […]
