Summary of “Being Genuine” by Thomas D’Ansembourg: People find it easier to tell other people what they really believe rather than express what they really feel within themselves. To be able to express one’s real truthful feelings in relation to others and oneself, this is the “don’t be nice be truthful” project. Do you bother […]
Summary of “Use Your Head”: This book does not simply show you how to read faster, memorize better and work more efficiently, it explains by means of clear and well-founded arguments why the methods presented are the most suitable for how your brain works to harness its full potential. By Tony Buzan, 2004 (1st French edition: […]
Summary of “David and Goliath“ by Malcolm Gladwell: With his analysis of countless life stories, Malcolm Gladwell shows us why our weaknesses can also be our best assets and how we can always win a “David versus Goliath” fight. By Malcolm Gladwell, 2019, 288 pages Chronicle and summary of “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell Introduction […]
Summary of “Outwitting the Devil” by Napoleon Hill : Through an original and brilliant setup – a discussion between him and the Devil – Napoleon Hill reveals his philosophy of personal achievement and seven key principles to be applied in order to fully free ourselves, both materially and spiritually. By Napoleon Hill, 2011, 304 pages Chronicle and summary of “Outwitting the Devil” by Napoleon Hill […]
Do you have cupboards that overflow and piles of papers in your closets? You don’t dare give them away, or worse, throw away all those souvenirs and objects that continue to pile up in your home? … It’s high time you got to know Marie Kondo’s books! You may have already heard about them: Marie […]
Summary of Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point“: Malcolm Gladwell takes us through a myriad of stories and case studies to explain that sometimes we can look upon something as a complete success story if it becomes widely accepted, but that sometimes it is the smallest changes that can turn the tide. By Malcolm Gladwell, 2016, […]
Summary of “The little book of ikigai – The Japanese method to find meaning in one’s life”: The Japanese author, Ken Mogi, describes what ikigai is, a concept deeply rooted in Japanese culture, with its five core elements. By Ken Mogi, 2018, 204 pages Review and summary of “The Little Book of Ikigai – The […]
Summary of “Cool parents make happy kids“ by Charlotte Ducharme: Using her experience as a “positive mum“ and with a multitude of tips that work with her children as well as concrete educational tools, Charlotte Ducharme teaches us how to become a benevolent parent – neither authoritarian nor lax. She shows us how to adopt […]
Summary of “The Compound Effect”: This book is a reminder that small daily choices, and the smallest changes are what allow us to achieve our long-term goals, whether in terms of weight loss, financial success, or otherwise. By Darren Hardy (Publisher of “SUCCESS” magazine), 2010, 162 pages. Note : this review is written by guest Nelly […]
Summary of “7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness”: Welcome opportunities are invariably presented to those who know how to develop their talents, who have ambition and who, through discipline and perseverance, show initiative; discover the seven strategies for wealth and happiness: unleashing the power of goals, seeking knowledge, learning how to change, controlling your finances, […]