7 Minute Books: Free Book Summaries

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  Insanely Simple by Ken Segall - Book Summary 25.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie dive into Ken Segall's 'Insanely Simple,' exploring how Steve Jobs used ruthless simplicity to save Apple and build a culture that still influences business today.
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  Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner - Book Summary 25.07.2026 4นาที

  Sam and Sophie dive into Michelle Zauner's raw, beautiful memoir about losing her mother and finding herself through Korean cooking. It's a conversation about food as love language, the complexity of mother-daughter relationships, and what it means to inherit a culture through taste and smell.
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  15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management by Kevin Kruse - Book Summary 25.07.2026 6นาที

  Kevin Kruse interviewed billionaires and Olympic athletes to find out how they actually get things done. The answer? Stop trying to manage time and start managing your attention.
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  The Song of Roland by Anonymous - Book Summary 24.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie dive into 'The Song of Roland' — an 11th-century epic about a knight whose pride leads to tragedy, and what it reveals about loyalty, faith, and the human condition.
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  Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman - Book Summary 24.07.2026 5นาที

  We're so used to chasing money and status that we never stop to ask if that's actually what we want. Rutger Bregman's *Moral Ambition* argues the real crisis is a crisis of ambition—we're ambitious about the wrong things. This episode explores how to redirect your drive toward what actually matters.
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  The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt - Book Summary 24.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie explore why our gut feelings drive moral judgments, the five moral foundations, and how understanding our inner elephant might help us disagree better.
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  30 Ways to Reboot Your Body by Ben Greenfield - Book Summary 24.07.2026 5นาที

  Ben Greenfield's book isn't another wellness manifesto; it's a mechanic's manual for your biology. Sam and Sophie break down the most surprising levers—from gut resets and cold exposure to zombie cell clearance—that actually move the needle on energy, focus, and longevity.
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  The Goodwill Jar by Nick O. Rowe - Book Summary 24.07.2026 4นาที

  Sam and Sophie talk about Nick O. Rowe's idea of a 'Goodwill Jar'—a simple practice for noticing the good, giving freely, and reframing challenges. It's not about doing more, but about being more present.
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  Agile L&D by Natal Dank - Book Summary 23.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie dig into Natal Dank's Agile L&D and why the old training model is failing. They talk learning sprints, the shift from push to pull, and how to make learning part of the work itself.
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  How to Tell a Story by The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Kate Tellers - Book Summary 23.07.2026 6นาที

  Sam and Sophie break down the storytelling principles behind The Moth: why change is non-negotiable, stakes don't need to be life-or-death, and the one mistake that kills connection. Plus, a real-life example that makes it all click.
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  The Practicing Happiness Workbook by Ruth Baer - Book Summary 23.07.2026 4นาที

  Sam and Sophie dive into Ruth Baer's 'The Practicing Happiness Workbook', exploring how to stop fighting your thoughts and start living by your values. They break down ACT, mindfulness, and why dropping the rope in a tug-of-war with anxiety is the real win.
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  Everything Connects by Faisal Hoque and Drake Baer - Book Summary 23.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie dive into Faisal Hoque and Drake Baer's Everything Connects, exploring why fragmentation is killing our focus and how mindfulness, being, and doing can help us live a more integrated life.
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  The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck - Book Summary 23.07.2026 5นาที

  Martha Beck argues that integrity isn't about being morally good—it's about being whole. We talk about how the 'Grid' of expectations keeps us lost, why your body is your best compass, and why following joy might be the most practical thing you can do. A conversation about the courage to be yourself.
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  Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud - Book Summary 23.07.2026 6นาที

  We break down Dr. Henry Cloud's BRAVING framework—five measurable components of trust. Sam and Sophie talk about why boundaries matter more than niceness, how to spot reliability, and what to do when trust breaks.
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  The Stress Prescription by Elissa Epel - Book Summary 23.07.2026 5นาที

  Elissa Epel flips the script on stress: it's not your enemy, it's your biological ally. Learn how to turn pressure into growth, protect your cells, and build real resilience. This episode might just change how you feel about your next stressful moment.
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  The Suggestible Brain by Amir Raz - Book Summary 23.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie dive into Amir Raz's fascinating book on how suggestion shapes our reality—from placebo effects to self-hypnosis. They talk about why being suggestible isn't a weakness, how expectations literally change your brain, and what you can do to harness this power.
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  Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans - Book Summary 22.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie dive into Bill Burnett and Dave Evans' game-changing approach to life: treat it like a design challenge. They explore why 'finding your passion' is flawed, how to prototype your future, and why multiple good lives exist—so you can stop agonizing and start experimenting.
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  Alone Together by Sherry Turkle - Book Summary 22.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie wrestle with Sherry Turkle's unsettling argument that we expect more from technology than from each other. They talk robot companions, the Goldilocks effect in relationships, and why choosing a sanitized connection might cost us the messy, meaningful stuff of being human.
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  Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder - Book Summary 22.07.2026 5นาที

  We trace Deogratias Niyizonkiza's journey from the horrors of the Burundi genocide to homelessness in New York City, and finally to becoming a doctor. Tracy Kidder's book is a stunning look at trauma, kindness, and what it takes to rebuild a life.
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  Your Perfect Portfolio by Cullen Roche - Book Summary 22.07.2026 5นาที

  Sam and Sophie break down Cullen Roche's radical reframing of investing: stop chasing the perfect portfolio and build a resilient financial life instead. They talk safety first, the problem with modern portfolio theory, and why your own behavior matters more than the market.