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How To Get The Most Out Of A Book

How To Get The Most Out Of A Book

It’s fun to join a book club to see what everyone takes away from the monthly read. For all you introverts, you can experience this by going online and reading blogs and book discussions. Did someone bring up something about a book you didn’t think of when you first read it? There is a trick […]

techniques to increase productivity at home

Techniques to Use to Increase Productivity While Working From Home

Working from home is not everyone’s cup of tea. For extroverts who need to socialize with others throughout the day, it can be a tough change to make. Maintaining productivity in an office is much different than maintaining productivity at home. For those with children, it can get a bit chaotic when they don’t understand […]

The Four Things That Happen to Our Minds When We Read

The Four Things That Happen to Our Minds When We Read

When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed a good novel? A novel that hooked you in and you felt that you benefited from it, and not just in the usual sense. Reading has an amazing effect on the brain other than keeping you entertained and educated. When you read a book, either […]

Bill Gates Summer Reading List

Bill Gates 2020 Summer Reading List

It’s here! The wait is finally over for the most anticipated book recommendation list of the year by avid reader, Bill Gates. In his most recent blog post, 5 summer books and other things to do at home, Gates discusses his top five reads for the summer along with a few more books to make time for […]

9 Nonfiction Books Fiction-Only Readers Will Enjoy

9 Nonfiction Books Fiction-Only Readers Will Enjoy

“Is reading fiction a waste of my time?” We didn’t say it! Search this question on Quora or Reddit, and it would surprise you how many people asked the question and responded to it. Many agree with the sentiment that reading fiction is for entertainment only, and some went as far as to say that […]

How Big Can A Single Memory Palace Be?

How Big Can A Single Memory Palace Be?

Joshua Foer, the author of the book Moonwalking with Einstein, once said, “When information goes ‘in one ear and out the other,’ it’s often because it doesn’t have anything to stick to.” As researchers learn more about the brain and how it stores information, the more frequently you’ll hear it referred to as a muscle. That’s […]