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 Key Concepts in this book: Lateral thinking aids in the rethinking and updating of the mind's established patterns. Anyone can profit from lateral thinking with time and effort. Lateral thinking necessitates the withholding of judgement and the identification of dominating ideas. To switch up your thinking, use the reverse method and analogies. Unexpected insights can be obtained by using attention areas and entry points. Random stimulation can be triggered in two ways: exposure and formal generation. Who can take the most benefit from this book:  People who want to improve at thinking outside the box. Teachers looking for lessons to inspire creative thinking. Executives eager for more productive brainstorming sessions. What am I getting out of it? Examine a classic text that will change the way you think about problem-solving and innovation. The last thing you want to do when it comes to coming up with new ideas is get trapped in a rut. It's possible that there isn't a re

 Key concepts in this book: You'll be able to anticipate the weather better than any meteorologist if you learn to discern local microclimates. Clouds are your best friends when it comes to predicting weather patterns. Our environment has a big influence on the wind we get. Dew, frost, rain, and snow are all meteorological phenomena that are closely related. Animals and plants can contribute to our understanding of local meteorological conditions. Extreme weather, such as fog, storms, and hail, can teach us vital lessons from a safe distance. Different terrain, such as woods, islands, and towns, create their own unique microclimates. Who can take the most benefit from this book: Hikers, bikers, and wandering spirits City dwellers looking to reconnect with nature Anyone who doesn't quite trust their weather app! What am I getting out of it? In just a few blinks, you can learn a whole new language: the language of weather. Have you ever left the house expecting a whole day of sun

Key Concepts in this book: The secret to living a long and happy life is to enjoy your work. Everyone benefits when employees like their work. Having the best buddy at work improves productivity and well-being. Without increasing employee pay, businesses can improve their financial well-being. Your company's resiliency is only as strong as its people. By assisting their local community, businesses can attract the best people and increase profitability. Senior leaders can hasten the development of a positive culture, while ineffective managers will stifle it. Who can benefit the most out of this book: Stressed out workers Managers learning how to lead in a pandemic Wellness enthusiasts looking for inspiratiion What am I getting out of it? Create a positive work environment. The COVID-19 epidemic has posed a threat to our health in a variety of ways, and people all around the world have been affected by mental health concerns as a result. How can you, as an employer, assist your empl

Key concepts in this book: Recognize the nature of your ambition so that you realise what you're attempting to accomplish. Prioritize your progress or well-being to get the most out of your ambition. Great ambition abilities can either be your best friends or your worst foes. Going too rapidly will cause you to lose track of where you're going. Unchecked ambition will eventually stifle your progress. Make a list of the reasons why you want to achieve your goals. Who can take  the most benefit of this book:  Ambitious types looking to get an edge. Plateaued professional looking to break through to the next level. Anyone looking to optimize their workflow.  What am I getting out of it? In exchange for your ambition, you will receive more. Big goals take a lot of time and effort, but they help us become our best selves. Even the most ambitious people, however, find it difficult to attain their goals while maintaining their self-care. And they frequently wonder if all of their effo