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In Charge: Finding the Leader Within You

Explores the inherent potential for leadership in every human being. The author reflects on his upbringing in a colonial environment that psychologically conditioned people to be subjects rather than innovators, arguing that such historical oppression has created a global vacuum ...  Show more

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

A unique approach to home organization that prioritizes mindset over manual technique. The text explains that true order is achieved by tidying all at once rather than in small, daily increments, which prevents the common "rebound" effect of clutter. Readers are encouraged to dis ...  Show more

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Freakonomics - by Stephen J Dubner & Steven Levitt'The hidden side of everything' Economics ultimately boils down to the study of incentives. Incentives are all around us, whether natural or manufactured (like by a parent, teacher, boss, politician or economist). In this episode, ...  Show more

Freakonomics - Book Summary
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"A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Category: Economics 

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20 Years of Freakonomics: How It Changed Business
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When it first came out in 2005, Freakonomics unearthed the hidden side to everything, helping bring behavioral economics to the forefront of popular culture. But it also has had lasting impacts on how leaders understand problems, how advertisers understand consumers, and how we a ...  Show more