Book Summaries by Wise Words

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#74 How to Have Impossible Conversations Part I - Book Summary

📚 Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians!Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.' In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of "How to Have Impossible Conversations" by the esteemed Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:- Practical Guidance for Navigating Difficult Discussions in a Polarized Society- The Seven Funda...

06-21
01:49:07

#73 Storyworthy - Book Summary

--------------------------Chapters: Introduction-00:00:00Part 1 - Finding Your Story-00:02:55Part 2 - Crafting Your Story-00:23:12Part 3 - Telling Your Story-01:09:29Outro-01:22:45If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

06-14
01:26:03

#72 Better Small Talk - Book Summary

This is the Ultimate Book Summary for "Better Small Talk" by Patrick King. In this episode, we dive into advanced communication skills, focusing on mastering the art of small talk. These insights will boost your confidence and help you handle conversations effortlessly while connecting with others effectively.In our in-depth podcast review of "Better Small Talk" by Patrick King, you'll discover:- The Importance of Meaningful Conversations: Engaging in profound conversations correlates with hi...

06-05
01:36:04

#71 Win Every Argument Part II - Book Summary

This is Part 2 of the Ultimate Book Summary for "Win Every Argument" by Mehdi Hasan. In this episode, we dive into advanced communication skills, focusing on arguments and debates. These insights will boost your confidence and help you handle tense situations while effectively arguing your points.In our in-depth podcast review of "Win Every Argument Book Summary Part 2" by Mehdi Hasan, you'll discover:The Rule of Three: This principle suggests that presenting ideas or arguments in groups of t...

06-05
01:27:54

#70 Win Every Argument Part I - Book Summary

This is Part 1 of the Ultimate Book Summary for "Win Every Argument" by Mehdi Hasan. In this episode, we delve deeper into advanced communication skills specifically focusing on arguments and debates. These ideas will improve your confidence and ability to deal with tense situations and argue your points effectively.In our comprehensive podcast review of "Win Every Argument" by Mehdi Hasan, you'll learn:1. The three key stages to captivating and persuading your audience effectively.2. Why emo...

05-13
01:14:45

#69 Think Faster, Talk Smarter Part II - Book Summary

This is Part 2 of the Ultimate Book Summary for "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" by Matt Abrahams. In this episode, we delve deeper into advanced communication skills that enhance your interactions, whether they're casual or critical.Let's explore these key topics together:Mastering small talk and making connections through genuine curiosity.Enhancing conversations by balancing sharing and asking insightful questions.Structured approaches for impactful speaking in toasts and pitches.Effective tec...

04-29
01:01:28

#68 Think Faster, Talk Smarter Part I - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Think Faster, Talk Smarter’ by the esteemed Matt Abrahams, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:* How to tame your anxiety around starting up conversations* How to maximise mediocrity using heuristics and reframing* How to shif...

03-22
01:36:41

#67 How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of 'How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere' by the esteemed Larry King, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:- How to break the ice with anyone- How to master small talk- How to build confidence in conversations- How to initiate c...

03-15
01:12:10

#66 The Art of Explanation Part II - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to the second part of 'The Art of Explanation.'Join us on the second half of this summary as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:- Seven-Step Dynamic Explanation- Organise your Information- The importance of Verbalising- How to use Memory Techniques to improve your explanations- How to predict questions- How to effectively answer questions in the moment- Expecting the UnexpectedIf any of these subjects pique your...

03-11
47:11

#65 The Art of Explanation Part I - Book Summary

Welcome back Wise Wordians,Our new Video is the "The Art of Explanation," Book Summary written by Ros Atkins.Ros Atkins is a senior BBC News anchor who hosted on BBC World Service radio for many years and is now the anchor and creator of the innovative primetime programme Outside Source on BBC World News television.This book summary is an essential watch for anyone eager to refine their ability to convey complex ideas in a simple, engaging manner. Whether you're in education, marketing, any p...

03-11
01:30:31

#64 New Years Special - Our Favourite Books of 2023

Hello, incredible Wise Words community!We're thrilled to have you back for another enthralling edition of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In today's episode, we're spicing things up to usher in the New Year. Join us for a special twist as we reflect on the past year, unveiling our favourite books and sharing the transformative insights we gained from them.We touch on many topics throughout this episode, including:HabitsPropagandaNutritionFitnessCorruptionTotalitarianism If any of these subje...

01-14
01:13:47

#63 Seeing Like a State - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Seeing Like a State’ by the esteemed James C Scott, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:How societal transformations can take unexpected turnsThe 4 critical factors leading to catastrophic outcomes in state-led changesState pr...

12-08
02:11:59

#62 Why Leaders Lie - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Why Leaders Lie’ by the esteemed John J. Mearsheimer, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:The difference between lying and deceptionWhat is Lying?The Inventory of International LiesWhy States Lie to Each OtherWhat happens whe...

11-03
02:08:27

#61 Corruptible Part II - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Corruptible’ by the esteemed Brian Klaas, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:How Power CorruptsHow Power Changes Your Body Attracting the incorruptible 10 Lessons for Preventing CorruptionThe Weight of Responsibilit...

10-27
01:20:16

#60 Corruptible Part I - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Corruptible’ by the esteemed Brian Klaas, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:The 4 elements of corruptionThe Evolution of PowerWhat kind of person is drawn to powerThe Power DelusionThe Recipe for Darkness - The Dark TriadBa...

10-27
01:47:42

#59 The Psychology of Totalitarianism Part III - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we continue to delve into the last section of ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:Ideological IdeasConspiracies and ideologiesWhat is a conspiracy theory and how does it work?How does an ideology spread?Living beyond a mechanisti...

10-02
01:43:24

#58 The Psychology of Totalitarianism Part II - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we continue to delve into ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ by the esteemed Mathias Desmet, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:Can the universe really be measured?The danger of relying on numbers and measuring everything The Subjectivity of Data Can th...

10-02
01:49:01

#57 The Psychology of Totalitarianism Part I - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ by the esteemed Mathias Desmet, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:How science became corruptedWhat is required for true science to be conductedScience Ideology and its Psychological Effects...

10-01
01:42:27

#56 Functional Training and Beyond - Book Summary

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Functional Training and Beyond’ by the esteemed Adam Sinicki, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following fascinating topics:What is functional training and why do we need it?What is super functional training?Do we gravitate towards types of fitness that are ...

09-26
02:42:19

#55 Metabolical Part III - Book Summary

Hello Wise Wordians,Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.This week we summarised the final part of “Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig which explores the relationship between processed foods and their overwhelming consequences on our health.In this episode, we touch on topics such as:The criteria for food to be considered ‘processed’Food adulterationsFood subtractionsFood additionsFood addictionsFood fraudHow food fraud is tested and regulatedPossible solutions for solvin...

08-22
01:53:10

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