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Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not these books are for you, this audio summary bundle is here to help. Each summary includes key takeaways and analysis of the original book to help you quickly absorb the author's wisdom in a distilled and easy-to-digest format.

In the deeply revealing book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Doctor Matthew Walker shares some truly profound revelations into the realm of sleep. He unlocks mysteries that will force you to look at your bedtime in a whole new light. This ZIP Reads summary of the book includes a synopsis of the original book, the science of sleep and how it heals our brain, common causes of sleep deprivation, and more.

Doctor Satchin Panda shares the secrets of your circadian rhythm and how it affects not just your sleep, but every aspect of your life and wellbeing. Unlocking your circadian code will help you lose weight, sleep better, have more energy, and even prevent disease. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original. Jason Fried and David Hansson, founders of Basecamp, share some of the radical ideas that have enabled them to create a calm environment within their organization. Infused with wit and inspiring logic, It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work is chock-full of ideas you won’t find anywhere else.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. In The Second Mountain, political commentator and author David Brooks explains how individuals and societies can transition from selfish individualism to a focus on community. He believes that to achieve solidarity, wholeness and true happiness, we must shift our character from the hyper-individualistic first mountain to the more relational second mountain.

This is an audio summary and analysis of Fanatical Prospecting, one of the best-selling sales books of all time. Jeb Blount's wisdom and experience will help you close more deals and keep your pipeline flowing.

Author and culture critic Ben Shapiro tells in no uncertain terms how Americans are ruining their nation by forsaking the values and virtues that their Founding Fathers believed in. If the people don’t stop being angry and ungrateful at the country that has offered them so much, then the struggle for America’s soul will be lost forever.

Best-selling Bulletproof Diet author Dave Asprey puts together life-improving tips from some of the most successful people on the planet. Game Changers will certainly encourage you to re-examine some of your life choices and habits, even if it doesn’t turn you into a full-blown biohacker!

Self-education enthusiast Scott H. Young offers a practical blueprint anyone can use to master complex subjects and skills in record time in his best-selling book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career. This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.

This is an audio summary and analysis of Bad Blood. Journalist John Carreyrou uncovers the scam of a century in his riveting investigative book, and unravels the lies told by billionaire sweetheart Elizabeth Holmes, who found her success by selling a technology that never existed - for more than 10 years.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi reviews the link between food and brain function and offers specific recommendations for staying mentally younger, sharper, and fitter in her book Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power.

In their best-selling book, The Coddling of the American Mind, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt explore the culture of fragility and safetyism that has invaded American universities since 2013 and the underlying causes behind it. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

Why is it that some people are able to stand up to pressure while others are not? Todd Herman answers this question by taking us deep into the world of alter egos. The author uses real-life examples of clients he has helped to improve performance in various areas of their lives. He explains how the alter ego effect model and its underlying layers work together to help you build an alter ego that can turbocharge your life. If you have always wanted to unearth the superhero within you and unleash your potential, this book will help you get started.

In Range, author and journalist David Epstein exposes the fallacy behind the specialization myth and how society benefits more when people are generalists. It is those who seek broad experience in diverse fields that become innovative and creative problem-solvers ready to tackle problems that seem unfamiliar and complex.

Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life is a guide to civility, modern etiquette, and treating others with care and respect. Authored by White House social secretaries Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard, this book gives civility insights alongside White House anecdotes. Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary of Treating People Well. Learn how simple etiquette can change your work and life.

Tucker Carlson’s Ship of Fools is a collection of essays presented as a call to change the elite power structure that has grown beyond its usefulness in America. As conservative as Carlson is, he laments the loss of classic liberal values such as worker’s rights and international peacekeeping. The liberal position, he argues, was critical for maintaining the checks and balances necessary to keep a functioning, middle-class society. Carlson argues that we, as America, need to take back our democracy and demand accountability from the "fools" in charge.

In Winners Take All, Anand Giridharadas bursts the great myth that large corporations are the key drivers of social change and poverty reduction. He provides critical evidence that shows just how self-serving these large donations are, highlighting the behind-the-scenes machinations that keep the system skewed in favor of the wealthy. Giridharadas pulls no punches as he exposes the inner workings of what he calls MarketWorld, a reference to the philanthropic individuals and companies that make a killing off the misery of poor people.

The Medical Medium is known around the world for his signature brand of healing, tapping into a higher power known as the Spirit. While he has long touted the benefits of celery juice in his previous books, this is his first in-depth exploration into the science behind celery juice and how it's able to produce so many miraculous things in the human body.

This ZIP Reads summary provides key takeaways and analysis from Pink's number-one best-selling book, To Sell Is Human. This revolutionary look at sales and selling will change the way you think, work, and sell.

In her fifth #1 New York Times Bestseller, Brené Brown digs deep into the paradoxical strength that lies at the heart of vulnerability, encouraging readers to find the courage to embrace daring leadership. Dare to Lead is a step-by-step user manual to bring joy, fairness, and authenticity into the workplace. Brown presents clear strategies to help readers become more effective leaders by understanding basic human psychology and the need for connection.