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  • A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking - Book Summary
    Nov 12 2025
    Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Free Audiobook / A Brief History of Time is a concise summary of the origins and nature of our universe. Stephen Hawking guides readers through the evolution of our scientific understanding. He starts with Newton’s law of gravity in the 1600s right through to the modern theories of the universe’s beginning. This book is a clear and understandable guide to the universe. From black holes to time travel, Stephen Hawking explains some of our universe’s most essential mysteries. 🇩🇪German⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠🇪🇸Spanish⁠⁠ / 🇫🇷⁠⁠French⁠⁠ / 🇸🇪⁠⁠Swedish⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things Summary & Key Ideas
    Dec 1 2025
    What if the secret to happiness isn't avoiding depression, but using it as a weapon? What if people who feel the deepest sadness can also feel the most intense joy...? You've been told that mental illness is something to hide. Something to manage quietly or "get over." That's the old way of thinking. And frankly, it's complete bullshit. Furiously Happy shows a new idea: if you can feel crushing sadness, you should also be able to feel crushing happiness. Jenny Lawson doesn't just survive her battles with depression and anxiety. She turns them into weapons of joy. She creates a life so deliberately, furiously happy that it becomes an act of rebellion. "I am furiously happy. It's not a cure for mental illness... it's a weapon, designed to counter it." - Jenny Lawson's approach to mental health Mental illness doesn't stop you from being happy. It can actually make your capacity for joy even stronger when you learn to use your emotional intensity on purpose. •Mental health warriors feeling alone or ashamed of their struggles (spoiler alert: you're not alone and you're definitely not broken) •Caregivers and loved ones who want to understand without saying things like "have you tried yoga?" •Anyone feeling "different" who's tired of pretending to be normal (whatever that means) •Self-advocacy learners ready to stop saying sorry for taking up space in the world Jenny Lawson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She somehow convinced the world that her particular brand of chaos counts as "expertise." Known as "The Bloggess," she's won the Audie Award for Best Humor and the NoStigmas Hero Award for mental health advocacy. This is impressive considering she once got lost in her own neighborhood. She's spent over a decade using her platform to remove stigma from mental illness. She's built a community of "magnificent weirdos" who find comfort in her words and questionable life choices. Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things Summary & Key IdeasOne Big IdeaWho This Book Is ForAbout Jenny LawsonStoryShot 1: What If Depression Is Actually a Superpower in Disguise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch Book Summary and Review
    Nov 30 2025
    Have you ever felt like the proverbial hamster on a wheel? The 80/20 Principle is the idea that 80 percent of all our results in business and life stem from 20 percent of our efforts. ⁠Get Lifetime access to 1M bestsellers and hot new releases⁠ / ⁠Show notes⁠ / ⁠PDF & Infographic⁠ / ⁠Free audiobook⁠ / ⁠⁠🇩🇪German⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠🇪🇸Spanish⁠⁠⁠ / 🇫🇷⁠⁠⁠French⁠⁠⁠ / 🇸🇪⁠⁠⁠Swedish⁠⁠ Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app. Life gets busy. Has The 80/20 Principle been gathering dust on your bookshelf? Instead, pick up the key ideas now. If you don’t already have Richard Koch’s classic book on productivity and time management, order it here or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details. StoryShots Book Summary and Review of The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More With Less by Richard Koch The episode is a summary of the book 'The 80/20 Principle' (The 80-20 Principle) by Richard Koch. It introduces the idea that 80% of results in business and life stem from 20% of efforts, and emphasizes the importance of prioritization and focusing on the aspects that matter. The summary explores Koch's background and the key concepts of the book, including 80/20 thinking, happiness, finding and sticking to strengths, investing, and relationships. The episode delves into the idea of 80/20 thinking, which involves self-reflection, unconventional approaches, and understanding nonlinear relationships. It also discusses the concept of actively seeking happiness in the present rather than waiting for the future, and the idea that success depends on identifying and focusing on one's strengths. Additionally, the summary covers the application of the 80/20 principle in investing, where typically 20% of investments drive 80% of wealth growth. It also highlights the importance of nurturing the 20% of relationships that contribute to 80% of one's success and happiness. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to apply the key insights from the book. #1: 80/20 Thinking Emphasizes Self-Reflection and Thought Before Action #2: 80/20 Happiness Is Actively Seeking Out Happiness Today Instead of Waiting for a Future Day #3: Your Success Depends on Being Able to Find and Stick to Your Strengths #4: 80% of Your Investing Success Comes From 20% of Your Investments Related Book Summaries Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard Essentialism by Greg McKeown Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Start With Why by Simon Sinek First Things First by Stephen Covey Principles by Ray Dalio The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin The Snowball by Alice Schroeder Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Entities: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 80/20 Principle, Boston Consulting Group, LinkedIn, Bain & Company, L.E.K. Consulting, Apple, Filofax, Plymouth Gin, Great Little Trading Company, Google, Betfair, Richard Koch, Tim Ferriss, audible, Storyshots App Keywords: investing, Relationships, Productivity, happiness, prioritization, self-reflection, Strengths, Free Book Summary, Story Shorts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin Book Summary and Review
    Nov 29 2025
    Mentally strong people avoid habits like dwelling on the past, fearing change, and resenting others' success—they focus on growth and resilience; want to know the other ten things they steer clear of? 📝 ⁠Show notes (free book summary)⁠ / ⁠PDF & Infographic⁠ /⁠ Free audiobook⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠🇩🇪German⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠🇪🇸Spanish⁠⁠⁠⁠ / 🇫🇷⁠⁠⁠⁠French⁠⁠⁠⁠ / 🇸🇪⁠⁠⁠⁠Swedish⁠⁠⁠ / Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and more exclusive content on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. StoryShots Summary and Analysis of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and international bestselling author. She’s a highly sought-after keynote speaker who gave one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time. Her books have been translated into more than 30 languages. Amy is a columnist for Inc., Forbes, and Psychology Today. Her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers each month. No matter how intelligent you are or what life has thrown at you, there is no way to become more deserving of success than anyone else. If a person loses their business and feels indebted, they’re inviting more frustration and anger into their life. Mentally strong people can shift their focus away from their debt. Hence, they can help people in need. Mentally strong people keep themselves busy doing good deeds. If you follow this guidance, you can stop wasting time, stop feeling like you are owed something and stop resenting others’ success. By far, the most harmful drug is self-pity. It is addictive, provides only temporary pleasure, and disconnects people from reality. No one is immune to hard times. However, it is how you react to these situations that is important. Mentally strong individuals do not spend precious time pitying themselves. They replace self-pity with gratitude. Amy Morin provides an example of an American long-distance runner, Marla Runyan. She ran the New York Marathon in a little over two hours. Marla also has a master’s degree in education and has written a book. The most impressive aspect of all this is that she is legally blind. The key to her success lies in her refusal to indulge in self-pity. She’s always refused to identify her illness as a disability. Rather than dwelling on what her illness took away, she’s grateful for what it gave her. Related Book Summaries Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson Mindset by Carol Dweck Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant Grit by Angela Duckworth The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant Feeling Good by David D. Burns How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie Originals by Adam Grant Atomic Habits by James Clear Here are the timestamps with parentheses and "StoryShot:" removed: (00:00) Introduction to 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do (00:14) Amy Morin's Background and Expertise (00:43) Mentally Strong People Don't Feel the World Owes Them Anything (01:28) Mentally Strong People Don't Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves (02:54) Mentally Strong People Don't Resent Other People's Success (04:20) Mentally Strong People Don't Give Away Their Power (05:23) Mentally Strong People Don't Focus on Things Beyond Their Control (06:01) Mentally Strong People Don't Dwell on the Past (07:27) Mentally Strong People Don't Worry About Pleasing Everyone (15:55) Final Summary and Review morning routines, priorities, habit formation, time management, Weekend planning, Productivity, Goal setting, Work-life balance, gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
    Nov 28 2025
    Extended audiobook summary, PDF & Infographic | 📝 Show notes | Free audiobook | PDF and Infographic | Imagine walking into a room where every face lights up at your arrival, where your words carry weight and your presence commands genuine respect. That world is yours for the taking—if you know how to connect, inspire, and lead others. Discover Dale Carnegie’s timeless strategies from “How to Win Friends and Influence People” to effortlessly build genuine relationships, earn unwavering trust, and inspire those around you. Read on your terms. Start a free trial of StoryShots: https://www.getstoryshots.com to get the extended ad-free audiobook, PDF, infographic and animated version of this summary of How to Win Friends and Influence People and 300,000 more bestselling books. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors. Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app. Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis. Free audiobook: https://geni.us/win-friends-audiobook StoryShots Book Summary and Analysis of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People was published in 1936 and became an instant bestseller. Dale Carnegie was already a famous public speaking coach and author of five other books. Out of his 11 books, this one has proven to be his most popular. It sold over five million copies throughout the author’s lifetime and over ten million more since then. Carnegie researched the lives of greats from Julius Caesar to Thomas Edison. He also interviewed influential individuals like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Clark Gable. Based on these findings, he created a book that has become one of the best-selling books of all time. The book is based on a 14-week course he gave on human relations and public speaking. (00:00) The Futility of Arguments (00:28) Admitting Faults (00:51) StoryShots Introduction (01:57) About Dale Carnegie (02:50) Introduction to 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' (03:42) Learn to Handle People (04:54) Show People You Are Interested in Them (05:47) Use Your Smile to Make a Good First Impression (06:22) Learn People’s First Names and Use Them (07:08) Encourage People to Talk About Themselves (08:04) Learn About Other People’s Interests (08:28) Make People Feel Important and Needed (09:07) Arguments Aren’t Worth Your Time (09:39) How to Avoid Making Enemies (11:02) Respond to Anger with Friendliness Entities: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Google, Apple, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Cognitive biases, Clark Gable, Warren Buffett, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Dale Carnegie, Albert Hubbard, Storyshots App, audible, The Guardian, State Teacher's College Topics: Book summaries, public speaking, Leadership, empathy, Podcasting, Conflict resolution, Self-improvement, Relationship building, negotiation, emotional intelligence, Nonviolent Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Active Listening, Influence and persuasion, Self-help and personal development Editor's Note: This episode was first published in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 m
  • Outlive by Peter Attia Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
    Nov 26 2025
    Free Longevity Tracker App / Show notes / PDF & Infographic | Free audiobook / Discover how to increase your chances of living a long, healthy life with our comprehensive summary and infographic of Peter Attia’s Outlive. Read 1 million books in minutes. For free. Get the PDF, infographic, extended ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and unlimited bestselling book insights on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://go.getstoryshots.com/free ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app. Ever wonder how some people seem to age slower than others? They're vibrant, active, and sharp, even in their later years. That's no accident – it's backed by science! Peter Attia's book, Outlive, offers insights into this very subject. Outlive is packed with tips for emotional health, strength training, regular exercise, and more. It serves as an eye-opener for anyone looking to live not just longer but better. It tackles our daily habits head-on; from grip strength to diet choices that can add or subtract years from your life. Dr. Peter Attia’s Outlive emphasizes four pillars for longevity: Exercise Nutrition Sleep Emotional health Intrigued? Dive deep into the principles of longevity shared by Attia in his groundbreaking work Outlive. Peter Attia, MD, is the founder of the digital program Early Medical. He received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine, and he trained at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in general surgery. He also trained at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a surgical oncology fellow at the National Cancer Institute, where he focused his research on immune-based therapies for melanoma. He currently serves on the editorial board for the journal Aging and hosts The Drive, a popular podcast about health, medicine, and longevity. (00:00) Introduction (01:16) The Four Pillars of Longevity (02:15) About Peter Attia (02:56) Emotional Health and Longevity (03:31) Mental Health's Role in Longevity (04:25) Cultivating Positive Emotions (05:07) Mental Health Support (05:23) Strength Training for Longevity (05:44) Benefits of Strength Training (07:24) Promoting Mobility and Physical Function (07:53) Exercise and Longevity (08:10) Effective Exercise Routines (08:49) Finding Your Fitness Balance (09:21) Diet and Longevity (09:45) Grip Strength as a Health Indicator (10:18) Improving Grip Strength (11:49) Conclusion and Next Steps Related Book Summaries Fast Like a Girl The 4-Hour Body Good Energy Bigger Leaner Stronger How Not To Die The Obesity Code Fast This Way Superlife Thinner Leaner Stronger Super Human Lifespan Why We Sleep Peter Attia, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, The Great Mental Models: Volume 3, The Guardian, StoryShots, antiaging, fitness, Audiobook Summaries, sleep, emotional health, exercise, grip-strength, nutrition, story shorts, Longevity, biohacking, Bryan Johnson, Tim Ferriss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Book Summary and Review
    Nov 23 2025
    Show notes / Rich Dad Poor Dad has been called the number one personal finance book of all time. Robert Kiyosaki illustrates the mindsets and beliefs that define those who become wealthy. Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, extended ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of Rich Dad Poor Dad and more exclusive content on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now to help us grow and create more amazing content for you. Once you're done, contact our support with a link to your review for the chance to win six months of free premium access! What should our next book be? Comment on Spotify/iTunes or vote it up on the StoryShots app. Interested in sponsorship? Contact sales@getstoryshots.com. StoryShots Summary and Analysis of Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter Life gets busy. Has Rich Dad Poor Dad been sitting on your reading list? Instead, learn the key insights now. We’re scratching the surface here. If you don't already have the book, order it here or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details. Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis. Please consult a professional before making any financial decisions. About Robert Kiyosaki Robert Kiyosaki is an American businessman who founded Rich Global LLC and the Rich Dad Company. The latter focuses on private financial education through the mediums of books, videos, and speeches. He is also the author of over 26 books, including the best-seller Rich Dad Poor Dad (which sold over 41 million copies worldwide). Introduction Rich Dad Poor Dad has been called the number one personal finance book of all time. Robert Kiyosaki illustrates the mindsets and beliefs that define those who become wealthy. He contrasts these mindsets with those who are poor. In this book, Robert’s example of a poor man was his dad, while the rich man was Robert’s financial mentor. Robert’s father was a genius, while his mentor didn’t even finish eighth grade. The only meaningful difference was their mindset. StoryShot #1 - We All Need Financial Education Financial literacy is extremely rare. The vast majority of students will leave school with zero financial skills. They will have developed knowledge that will help them pursue a specific profession but won’t know how to keep the money they make. They will have learned how to make some money but have no idea how to spend their money. Earning money only amplifies the cash flow pattern in your head. Financial literacy helps you control this cash flow pattern. StoryShot #2 - The Difference Between the Rich and Poor StoryShot #3 - Change Yourself StoryShot #4 - Use Accounting to Keep Your Money StoryShot #5 - How Taxes Have Benefited the Rich First published on 24 Apr 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Antifragile Summary: How to Thrive in Chaos | Nassim Taleb
    Nov 20 2025
    Stop trying to protect yourself from every risk. It's the reason you're still fragile, vulnerable, and one bad event away from collapse. The secret to thriving in chaos isn't avoiding shocks. It's becoming the kind of system that gets stronger from them... ⁠Show notes⁠ / ⁠Free Audiobook⁠ / ⁠PDF, Infographic, Ad-free Audiobook and Animated Summary⁠ Your entire life is built on a lie. You've been told that success comes from eliminating risk, building stability, and protecting yourself from chaos. But what if the secret to thriving isn't avoiding shocks—it's becoming the kind of system that gets stronger from them? READ ANY BOOK IN MINUTES: Start a free trial of ⁠StoryShots⁠: ⁠https://www.getstoryshots.com⁠ to get the extended ad-free audiobook, PDF, infographic and animated version of this summary of Antifragile and more exclusive content. Comment on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and let us know how you liked this episode. Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Comment on Spotify/iTunes or vote it up on the ⁠StoryShots⁠ app. Get the full audiobook for free ⁠here⁠ or listen to it on ⁠Spotify⁠. Interested in sponsorship? Contact ⁠sales@getstoryshots.com⁠. Your entire life is built on a lie. You've been told that success comes from eliminating risk, building stability, and protecting yourself from chaos. But every time you play it safe, you're making yourself weaker. The next Black Swan event (and it's coming) will shatter everything you've built. Unless you learn the one counterintuitive principle that separates those who collapse from those who thrive. In Nassim Nicholas Taleb's groundbreaking book, Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder, you'll discover why the opposite of fragile isn't robust—it's antifragile. While the fragile breaks under stress and the robust merely endures it, the antifragile gets stronger. This isn't just about surviving uncertainty. It's about thriving because of it. If you're tired of trying to predict the unpredictable, if you're an entrepreneur or investor who wants to profit from volatility instead of fearing it, or if you feel like one bad break could destroy everything you've built, this episode will change your entire approach. You'll learn the Barbell Strategy for managing risk, the power of Via Negativa (subtraction over addition), why skin in the game matters more than expertise, and how to build systems that benefit from randomness instead of being destroyed by it. ⁠"Antifragility is beyond resilience or robustness. The resilient resists shocks and stays the same; the antifragile gets better." —Nassim Nicholas Taleb⁠ Related Book Summaries ⁠The Black Swan⁠ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb⁠Fooled by Randomness⁠ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb⁠Skin in the Game⁠ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb⁠Thinking, Fast and Slow⁠ by Daniel Kahneman⁠Sapiens⁠ by Yuval Noah Harari⁠Thinking in Systems⁠ by Donella H. Meadows⁠The Signal and the Noise⁠ by Nate Silver⁠The Bed of Procrustes⁠ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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