How to Write a Book Summary (Step-by-Step)

How to Write a Book Summary (Step-by-Step)
How to Write a Book Summary (Step-by-Step)

In 2015, I wrote a book summary for The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Distilling the book’s key ideas helped me remember what I read. Plus, readers got a lot from it, so I continued with other nonfiction books. Since then, I’ve written 100+ book summaries for the best non-fiction books of the year.

I Tried Audible for 30-Days. Here’s What Happened

A friend introduced me to a subscription service he swore by: Audible.

  • I liked the idea of listening to books on the go, especially audiobooks
  • 95% of people don’t read past the first sentence

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The Psychology

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5 Timeless Strategies for Building Self-Discipline

When learning how to break bad habits, it’s not uncommon to experience a dip in your motivation and quit-and often right on the edge of a breakthrough.

  • These losses can be chalked up as failures on our part and affect our self-esteem, or worse: discourage us from trying again in the future. The reality is, […]
  • Are you a master of a skill? Perhaps you’re fluent in a language. A Grade 8 pianist. Or a master craftsman in carpentry. If you are, it’s not necessarily a result of your income, personal circumstances, upbringing, or any other variable. It’s a result a something you have complete control.

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