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Summary of the book "How to be a Conservative" - By Roger Scruton

Key insights in this book: Scruton grew up in a Labour-supporting household, but events in the twentieth century influenced him to become a conservative. Conservatives believe that a society should be formed from the ground up rather than imposed from on high. Opening things up, not closing them down, creates opportunity. A healthy society revolves around the nation-state. Conservatives should support a free market economy, but with some qualifications. There is a distinction between old liberalism's guarantees of rights and modern human rights. Multiculturalism thrives in Western countries when Western principles are upheld. Who can benefit the most from this book: Those who walk on the right side of politics. Anyone interested in political philosophy. Leftists looking for an alternative perspective. What am I getting out of it? Learn what it takes to think like a conservative. Traditional conservatism is no longer popular. Traditionalist beliefs are viewed with scepticism as we t

Summary of the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" - By Stephen R. Covey

Key Insights in this book: We must build behaviours that are linked with good principles in order to achieve. Take charge of your reaction to the world by being proactive. Every work should begin with a goal in mind. First and foremost, put your best foot forward. Always try to find a win-win situation. By truly understanding others, you can build stronger relationships. Encourage the unfettered exchange of ideas to create great synergy. Make it a priority to look for yourself. Who can benefit the most from this book: Professionals aspiring to fulfil their potential. People looking to build stronger relationships. Anyone seeking to understand a self-help classic. What am I getting out of it? A condensed version of a self-help classic. A prime location. A wonderful family. A strong sense of personal success. We all have dreams and ambitions. Even the best of us, though, might occasionally feel as if our ambitions are beyond our grasp. If only there was a way to unlock our untapped poten

Summary of the book "A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century" - By Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Key Insights in this book: WEIRD persons are raised in an environment that is devoid of natural geometry. There is no such thing as an ideal universal diet for humans. In an unpredictable world, sexual reproduction makes sense. Children must be allowed to explore and discover during their youth in order to evolve into adults. Our bodies' response to a specific condition is sleep. When it comes to health, scientists take a dangerously reductionist approach. Who can benefit the most from this book: Psychology buffs looking for fresh insights. Anyone interested in evolutionary biology. Fans of natural history What am I getting out of it? Take pride in your ancestors. Despite the fact that the modern world has offered us more money and ease than ever before, so many of us are unhappy. Despite our wealth, we are becoming increasingly lonely, unhealthy, and unsatisfied with our lot in life. How is it possible? The answer can be found in our ancestors' history. This summary is here to

Summary of the book "Navalny" - By Jan Matti Dollbaum, Morvan Lallouet and Ben Noble

Key Concepts in this book: Alexei Navalny has shaken up the intricate world of Russian politics for the past two decades. Navalny invested his fortune in a massive anti-corruption campaign. Navalny has spent his whole political career trying to destabilize Russia's ruling party. Navalny's movement blossomed into a thriving activist and protest movement. Putin's party works hard to keep opposition figures like Navalny out of power. Navalny is still behind bars, but his political activism will continue. Who can benefit the most from this book: Outsiders seeking to understand life in Russia. Political thinkers keen to grasp the concept of power in a post-USSR world. All those invested in the future of world governance. What am I getting out of it? Meet a political opportunist. Russia has been completely governed by one man for nearly two decades - Vladimir Putin. Despite Putin's iron grasp on power, a new figure has emerged as a potential threat to the country's curren