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  • 4 Problems getAbstract Book Summaries Solved for Me
    On Learning

    4 Problems getAbstract Book Summaries Solved for Me

    Remember that overwhelming feeling of staring at your growing “to-read” list while your unread books collect dust? You want to learn and grow, but between work, family, and life’s demands, finding time to read entire business and self-development books feels impossible. I’ve been there—frustrated by slow reading speed, unsure which books were worth my limited time and money, and watching potentially life-changing knowledge slip through my fingers. That’s when getAbstract transformed my learning approach. These professional book summaries solved four specific problems that kept me from applying the knowledge I desperately wanted to gain. In this post, I’ll share exactly how getAbstract helped me save time, money, and mental energy…

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  • Book Notes

    Empty Out the Negative by Joel Osteen

    Empty Out the Negative encourages you to remove daily your most common negative thoughts—guilt, resentment, doubt, and worry— and how to overcome them. Further, he shares how emptying out the negative gives room for a positive perspective and attitude. Joel shares some methods he personally uses.

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    In Search of Wisdom by Joyce Meyer

    In Search of Wisdom by Joyce Meyer

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    On Learning

    Popular library digital apps

    If you have considered renting ebooks from your local library but weren’t sure how to start, here’s a brief overview. Later, I’ll cover how to use an app subscription model (like Scrib) and an ebook purchase service (like Kindle). Getting Started Below are some reading apps common among libraries. Start with one and see how it goes. Note borrow/checkout days or items allowed to rent per month vary by library. Not all apps are offered at libraries. Reading apps offered Items to Consider Questions for you

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    How to Start Your First Free College-Level Course on Modern States (CLEP Prep)

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    CLEP Credits vs. Traditional Credits: How to Earn a Degree for a Fraction of the Cost

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  • Book Notes

    The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

    Lewis Howes shares in a conversational format how he developed his overcoming mindset and of other highly accomplished people he’s personally come to know along his journey. Bouncing back and forth through story telling and practical steps, Howes walks with you in making significant changes in your life that he made just a few short years after deciding to get of his sister’s couch.

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    Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt

    March 3, 2019
  • On Improving

    How to commit to reading a book 30 mins everyday

    How many times have you promised yourself during the first week of any given month, “OK, this month I will start and finish a book?” *Raises hand* Guilty. I would borrow the book from the library and let it collect dust. Or I would buy the book, dive into it that Saturday, only to leave the book somewhere on my bed and then find it 6 months later under the bed. It wasn’t until I got around a great group of folks that were also actively reading that my discipline grew. Not only did I grow more in knowledge but it helped me start a good habit and encouraged me…

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