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Psychology

Psychology

Summaries that explain how the mind works: thinking, emotion, memory, motivation and the biases that steer our decisions. Understand yourself and other people better with the key ideas of each book in about 15 minutes.

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Learn Better

Learn Better

Ulrich Boser

Learn anything more effectively with brain-based techniques that sharpen focus, improve practice, and deepen understanding.

7 chapters17 min
The Net and the Butterfly

The Net and the Butterfly

Olivia Fox Cabane

Unlock breakthrough ideas by balancing focused effort with mental space, and approach problems with curiosity rather than pressure.

5 chapters20 min
Man’s Search for Meaning

Discover how meaning can sustain the human spirit through unimaginable suffering, and why a sense of purpose may be our deepest source of resilience and hope.

8 chapters12 min
The Sleep Revolution

The Sleep Revolution

Arianna Huffington

Reclaim restorative sleep with practical habits that strengthen physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance.

8 chapters17 min
Real Life Money

Real Life Money

Clare Seal

Heal your relationship with money while tackling debt, building a realistic budget, and setting financial goals without shame or anxiety.

8 chapters14 min
Strangers

Strangers

Taichi Yamada

Follow a lonely man haunted by love, loss, and mysterious figures from his past as memory and reality begin to blur.

3 chapters20 min
Soccermatics

Soccermatics

David Sumpter

Discover how mathematics and data reveal football’s hidden patterns, from passing and shot quality to the tactics and decisions that separate winning teams from the rest.

7 chapters15 min
Work Life Well-Lived

Redesign your work life with intentional habits and healthier boundaries that protect well-being, restore energy, and prevent burnout.

6 chapters17 min
Crucial Conversations

Crucial Conversations

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

Navigate high-stakes conversations with calm, honesty, and respect to build trust, resolve conflict, and create meaningful progress.

8 chapters14 min
The Relationship Cure

The Relationship Cure

John M. Gottman and Joan DeClaire

Strengthen your relationships by recognising small bids for connection and responding with the attention that builds trust and lasting closeness.

9 chapters16 min
Change Anything

Change Anything

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

Change stubborn habits by reshaping the forces around you, breaking harmful patterns, and building an environment that makes progress last.

5 chapters15 min
13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do

Break free from self-doubt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing to build resilience, embrace authenticity, and strengthen your potential.

7 chapters16 min
The Little Book of Talent

Sharpen any skill with 52 short, research-backed tips, from practising in small chunks to learning from mistakes and watching experts closely.

5 chapters16 min
What Every BODY is Saying

Decode posture, gestures, and expressions to understand intentions, build stronger rapport, and navigate interactions with greater confidence.

7 chapters21 min
This Is Your Mind on Plants

Explore how opium, caffeine, and mescaline alter consciousness and why societies embrace some mind-changing substances while banning others.

7 chapters18 min
Women Who Love Too Much

Break free from painful relationship patterns, rebuild your self-worth, and choose healthy love over emotional intensity.

6 chapters17 min
Scattered Minds

Scattered Minds

Gabor Maté

Explore a compassionate perspective on ADHD that connects attention and behaviour with early experiences, offering greater understanding, healing, and adaptability.

3 chapters17 min
Never Split the Difference

Never Split the Difference

Chris Voss and Tahl Raz

Master negotiation through tactical empathy, emotional insight, and 9 proven techniques drawn from an FBI hostage negotiator’s experience.

6 chapters16 min
The Art of Clear Thinking

Think more clearly by recognising mental traps, questioning emotional reactions, and replacing impulsive choices with intentional decisions.

3 chapters17 min
The Psychology of Selling

Boost sales by mastering buyer psychology, building trust, overcoming resistance, and closing with confidence and integrity.

6 chapters10 min

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