Friday Reads
Written by Janice Wald
This tribute to Friday reads will empower you.
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Essentialism:
In his Essentialism book summary, author Greg McKeown explains how to boost your productivity.
You need a no-thank you list. By prioritizing what is essential, you make sure you have time for what is important. McKeown's book helps you avoid the guilt that comes with refusing to help.
More information about the book can be found in this review: https://www.mostlyblogging.com/essentialism-book-summary/
How to Win Friends and Influence People:
Dale Carnegie's book is famous. You learn how to influence people in order to gain both personally and professionally.
By doing what makes others happy, you have them eating out of your hand so to speak.
The book made Carnegie a star who went on lecture tours.
More information about Carnegie's class can be found here: https://www.mostlyblogging.com/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people/
HUFFINGTON POST BOOK REVIEW:
Arianna Huffington's book became a model for bloggers and still is. The guide interviews celebrity bloggers and offers helpful blogging tips.
Although she left the company, Huffington will always be associated with helping bloggers.
More information about the guide can be found here:
https://www.mostlyblogging.com/essentialism-book-summary/
Wrapping Up:
There's still lots of time left to summer in the western world. Why not spend it reading these books and improve your skills?
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About the Author
Janice Wald is the founder of MostlyBlogging.com. She is an ebook author, blogger, blogging coach, blogging judge, freelance writer, and speaker. She was nominated as the 2021 and 2019 Best Internet Marketer by the Infinity Blog Awards and in 2017 as the Most Informative Blogger by the London Bloggers Bash. She’s been featured on Small Business Trends, the Huffington Post, and Lifehack.
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