Summaries

The Mountain is You

The Mountain is You is written by Brianna Wiest, and explores personal growth and inner transformation, and how our self-sabotaging mechanisms prevent us from doing so.

Mindset

The book ‘Mindset’ by Carol S. Dweck is subtitled ‘changing the way you think to fulfil your potential.’ It provides an overview of the fixed- and growth mindsets, and gives some practical tips on how to exchange the former for the latter.

The Charisma Myth

This book by Olivia Fox Cabane is about charisma (what it is and how you can develop it more), and inevitably also about some relevant mindfulness topics.

Stop Being Nice

This is an English summary of the Dutch book: “Stop met Aardig Zijn” by Thomas D’ansembourg. It is about recognising your feelings and underlying needs, and finding ways to communicate them in a non-violent way.

The Power of Now

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle is an accessible book about mindfulnes—about living in the now—and how it can transform your life.

Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet

This is a summary of the course ‘Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet,’ offered by the SDG Academy. The course explains many of the basics of macroeconomics, particularly in the context of sustainable development.