Book Summaries by Wise Words

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me) is a fantastic book by Carol Tavris and Eliot Aronson. It explores the world of excuses, self-justification, false memories and much more. The book summary write up can be found on - https://wisewords.blog/book-summaries/mistakes-were-made/A lot of the time, we tend to act in ways that are incongruent with how we see ourselves, however, in order to make ourselves feel better about it we create reasons that justify our behaviour. For example, an individual may see themselves as honest, meaning that when they do lie they are more inclined to justify their actions as it goes against their core identity. They may come up with an excuse such as "I didn't lie, I just slightly exaggerated". This allows them to keep their previously held beliefs intact while also committing actions that go against them.This book really is fascinating and I would strongly recommend it to everyone. We all make mistakes and excuses now and then, but hopefully from this podcast, you will be in a better place to tackle them and put them right. --If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:Website: https://wisewords.blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblogFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlogYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWeK869x5kMOadyLiW2zQgIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

In our roam recap podcast, Jes and I review some of our weekly notes and discuss topics that we weren't able to talk about in our book review episodes.In this weeks episode, we touch on a wide variety of topics, such as productivity and how to find time to complete projects, gratitude in regard to reframing a negative situation in a positive light, and sex difference in relation to over and under perception bias. We also talked about the ever-increasing technological scammers and how they have proliferated over lockdown and why this may be the case.In addition to these, we touched on relationships and breakups, tools and how they affect our interaction with the world, and finally the manipulation of media in order to create a narrative.If any of these areas sound interesting to you, give it a listen and be sure to let us know what you thought of it, whether that be in the comment section below or via a DM to our Instagram account.--If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:    - Website: https://wisewords.blog/    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/    - Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlogStay tuned for more recaps.If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

Explore the SUCCES principles that make ideas stick: simplicity, unexpectedness, concreteness, credibility, emotion, and storytelling. Delve into the challenges of communicating complex ideas while overcoming the 'curse of knowledge.' Discover how engaging narratives and relatable examples can enhance understanding. The discussion covers the importance of context and emotional connection in conveying societal issues, alongside insights into the nuances of professional roles and marketing credibility.

In our roam recap podcast, Jes and I review some of our weekly notes and discuss topics that we weren't able to talk about in our book review episodes.In this weeks episode, we explored topics such as the OODA loop, schemas and reframing failure, as well as talking about paired metrics like leading and lagging measures. We also spoke a lot about how the world is becoming more convenient and how this is having devastating effects on society as a whole. If any of these areas sound interesting to you, give it a listen and be sure to let us know what you thought of it.Make sure you follow us on our social media outlets for any updates, interesting posts, or our popular visuals.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlogTwitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblogStay tuned for more recaps.If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

12 Rules for Life is a fantastic book written by no other than Jordan B Peterson. As the name suggests, it is made up of 12 rules that he believes to be beneficial to your life.  The full write up of the book summary is here - https://wisewords.blog/book-summaries/12-rules-for-life-book-summary/The book itself has a lot of religious examples from the Bible as well as evidence from clinical psychology and philosophy to illustrate his points. The idea behind this is that due to the scientific revolution we have lost touch with any of our moral guidelines, guidelines that aren't quite provable by science but are no less important to the success of our society. Can you prove that killing someone is scientifically wrong? Can you prove that stealing is scientifically wrong?We need the bridge of both science and morals to keep society together and progressing. Stories hold an essence of truth, a truth that can't be seen under a microscope but can be felt by every individual. Peterson does his best to interpret why certain stories have been passed down for millennia and what can be abstracted from them in order to improve life for the individual and therefore for society. --  If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:Website: https://wisewords.blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblogFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlogYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWeK869x5kMOadyLiW2zQgIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

12 Rules for Life is a fantastic book written by no other than Jordan B Peterson. As the name suggests, it is made up of 12 rules that he believes to be beneficial to your life.  - https://wisewords.blog/book-summaries/12-rules-for-life-book-summary/The book itself has a lot of religious examples from the Bible as well as evidence from clinical psychology and philosophy to illustrate his points. The idea behind this is that due to the scientific revolution we have lost touch with any of our moral guidelines, guidelines that aren't quite provable by science but are no less important to the success of our society. Can you prove that killing someone is scientifically wrong? Can you prove that stealing is scientifically wrong?We need the bridge of both science and morals to keep society together and progressing. Stories hold an essence of truth, a truth that can't be seen under a microscope but can be felt by every individual. Peterson does his best to interpret why certain stories have been passed down for millennia and what can be abstracted from them in order to improve life for the individual and therefore for society.--If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:    - Website: https://wisewords.blog/    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/    - Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlogIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

In our roam recap podcast, Jes and I review some of our weekly notes, notes that we weren't able to talk about in our book review episodes.This weeks episode, we explore one of Jordan B Petersons papers 'Three forms of meaning and the management of complexity.' This is an incredible paper and sheds light on how we envisage the world and how objects present themselves to us.In addition to this, we also talk about low and high-resolution categories, what rules govern them and whether or not these rules are vulnerable to inaccuracies. This lead nicely to exploring clarity and assumptions, particularly how low clarity or high vagueness can lead to people misinterpreting something and therefore project their assumptions to fill the whole context. If any of these areas sound interesting to you, give it a listen and be sure to let us know what you thought of it.Stay tuned for more recaps.If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

The Origins of Virtue written Book Summary can be found on  https://wisewords.blog/book-summaries/origins-of-virtue-book-summary/In 1976 Richard Dawkins shone a light on our inherently selfish behaviour with his 'Selfish Gene Theory.' This has been an ultimate force in understanding mankind from an evolutionary perspective. This finding is rather odd when you consider that we are social creatures that have managed to build global societies through altruistic behaviour. So how can an individual be both inherently selfish and yet behave in what seems an altruistic manner?In 'The Origins of Virtue' Matt Ridley dives into the real reasons for altruistic behaviour and and how this ties in with our selfish programming.--  If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:Website: https://wisewords.blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblogFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlogYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWeK869x5kMOadyLiW2zQgIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

In our roam recap podcast, Jes and I review some of our weekly notes, notes that we weren't able to talk about in our book review episodes.This weeks episode, we look at the origins of anxiety and how it manifests in society. We also dive into the benefits of understanding abstract concepts and applying them to other areas of life. In addition to this, we touch on stories, particularly the heroes journey and how it is relevant to anyone who has overcome adversity... this being everyone. And finally, we review the impacts of labelling and how a binary approach to things can be detrimental.If any of these areas sound interesting to you, give it a listen and be sure to let us know what you thought of it.Stay tuned for more recaps.If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

This is Book Summary of Peak by Anders Ericcson. The full write up can be found here - https://wisewords.blog/book-summaries/peak-book-summary/Would you like the ability to get better at anything?  To have the superpower to improve at anything you put your mind to? Well, 'Peak' by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool does exactly that.This fantastic book goes into detail about why some people excel at certain skills and others find it hard. We are constantly fed this narrative that more equals better, that it only requires 10000 hours for you to become an expert at anything, however, this isn't quite the case. It isn't about the amount of time so much as the quality of time you put in. The book addresses a lot to do with the mythology of effortless ability and how there's no such thing... not even with natural talent. The real way to improve at something is through what they call 'deliberate practice,' the concept of improving at something by pushing beyond ones comfort zone, working towards specific goals, focusing intently on the activity at hand, receiving high-quality feedback and then finally refining ones mental representations of that skill.This book really inspires the reader as the notion of 'anything is possible' really starts to sink in... all you have to do is practice.--  If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:Website: https://wisewords.blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblogFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlogYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWeK869x5kMOadyLiW2zQgIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog