79: SuperBetter by Jane McGonigal

In 'Stillness is the Key', Ryan Holiday explores the concept of inner stillness as a universal principle across different philosophical and religious traditions, including Stoicism, Buddhism, Epicureanism, and more. The book is divided into three sections: stillness of the mind, stillness of the spirit, and stillness of the body. Holiday argues that cultivating stillness allows for better decision-making, increased focus, and a more fulfilling life. He uses anecdotes from historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate the importance of moderation, patience, and self-awareness in achieving this state of stillness.

In 'You Are Awesome,' Neil Pasricha shares personal stories and research to help readers develop mental resilience and move from being change-resistant to change-ready. The book offers strategies to handle failure and anxiety, promoting a more resilient life.

In 'Tools and Weapons,' Brad Smith and Carol Ann Browne offer a captivating narrative from the perspective of Microsoft, one of the world's largest tech companies. The book delves into pressing issues like privacy, cybercrime, cyberwar, social media, the moral conundrums of AI, big tech's relationship to inequality, and the challenges for democracy. Updated to reflect the tumultuous events of 2020, the book includes new chapters on cybersecurity, technology and nation-states, and tech in the pandemic. It provides a transparent and honest look at Microsoft's decision-making process and its efforts to address the complex issues arising from technological advancements.

SuperBetter is an innovative approach to living gamefully, based on Jane McGonigal's personal experience of turning her recovery from a severe concussion into a resilience-building game. The book draws on scientific research to show how games can enhance psychological strengths such as attention control, relationship building, and self-motivation, leading to post-traumatic growth and improved well-being.

In 'Principles: Life and Work', Ray Dalio shares the principles he has developed over his career that have helped him achieve success. The book is divided into three sections: the first section explains how Dalio's principles were formed from his personal and professional experiences; the second section outlines life principles, such as embracing reality, being radically open-minded, and understanding the importance of pain and reflection in personal growth; and the third section focuses on work principles, including the use of radical truth and radical transparency to transform an organization. Dalio advocates for systematizing decision-making into algorithms, learning from failures, and building a culture where it is okay to make mistakes but unacceptable not to learn from them.