Los mejores 100 Skills libros

Skills are the foundation of personal and professional growth. In today's rapidly evolving world, it's essential to continuously develop and refine our abilities to stay ahead of the curve. Our handpicked book list is designed to help you do just that.

These books offer valuable insights and practical guidance to help you enhance your skills across various domains. From communication and leadership to creativity and problem-solving, we've got you covered. So, let's unlock your full potential and embark on this journey of self-improvement!
Los mejores 100 Skills libros
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Skills Libros: Musicophilia de

Musicophilia

Oliver Sacks
Tales of Music and the Brain
4.3 (99 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Musicophilia?

Musicophilia explores the enriching, healing and disturbing effects of music. It delves into fascinating case studies about disorders that are expressed, provoked and alleviated by music.

¿Quién debería leer Musicophilia?

  • Anyone who loves listening to music
  • Anyone who wants to learn how music affects our brains
  • Anyone who wants to know how music can heal people

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Skills Libros: Antifragile de

Antifragile

Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Things That Gain from Disorder
4.5 (759 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Antifragile?

Some things seem to improve if they are placed in environments of volatility and unpredictability. Antifragile (2014) analyzes why this is the case. It suggests that this quality has been vital for the progress of human civilization since ancient times.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb takes a critical look at modern society and its aim to smooth out life by interfering in systems like the economy. Far from making society a better place, this interfering nature is destroying the volatile environment essential for antifragility to take place.

¿Quién debería leer Antifragile?

  • Anyone who wants to know why some systems improve over time
  • Anyone who wants to know how to take advantage of uncertainty
  • Anyone interested in why crises happen

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Skills Libros: The Pyramid Principle de

The Pyramid Principle

Barbara Minto
Logic in Writing and Thinking
4.3 (249 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Pyramid Principle?

Never has clear, convincing communication been as important as in today’s information-cluttered environment. The Pyramid Principle (1978) explains in detail how written documents and presentations can be logically structured, and the methods described in the book are used by almost every major management consultancy on the planet.

¿Quién debería leer The Pyramid Principle?

  • Professionals whose work involves preparing documents, presentations or written communications
  • Anyone who wants to be more persuasive in their written communications
  • Anyone who wants to learn about effective tools for problem-solving and structuring presentations

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Skills Libros: The Psychology of Winning de

The Psychology of Winning

Denis Waitley
Ten Qualities of a Total Winner
4.3 (179 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Psychology of Winning?

The Psychology of Winning (1985) reveals the secret to becoming a winner in life. The author argues that there are ten qualities that a person must possess if he wants to achieve this positive, confident lifestyle. Each of these qualities is explained with the help of tangible real-life examples and accompanied by techniques that can help anyone adopt them.

¿Quién debería leer The Psychology of Winning?

  • Anyone who wants to be a winner in life
  • Anyone who has bad “loser” habits they’d like to get rid of
  • Anyone who wants to adopt a positive lifestyle

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Skills Libros: The 80/20 Principle de

The 80/20 Principle

Richard Koch
The Secret to Achieving More with Less
4.3 (2185 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The 80/20 Principle?

The 80/20 Principle (1997) was named one of GQ's Top 25 Business Books of the Twentieth Century. It's about the 80/20 principle, which says that 80 percent of results are generated by just 20 percent of effort. This phenomenon has huge implications for every area of life, as it helps single out the most important factors in any situation.

¿Quién debería leer The 80/20 Principle?

  • Anyone who wants to get better results without expending more time
  • Anyone who wants to free up more of their time and lead a happier life
  • Anyone who wants to increase the profitability of their business

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Skills Libros: Linchpin de

Linchpin

Seth Godin
Are You Indispensable?
4.4 (248 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Linchpin?

Linchpin explains why you should stop being a mindless drone at work and instead become a linchpin – someone who pours their energy into work and is indispensable to the company. It is not only better for your career but it also makes work far more enjoyable and rewarding.

¿Quién debería leer Linchpin?

  • Anyone who feels they are not giving their all at work each day
  • Anyone worried about their job security
  • Anyone who ever dreamed of doing something more meaningful than the standard 9–5 grind

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Skills Libros: Moonwalking with Einstein de

Moonwalking with Einstein

Joshua Foer
The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
4.2 (309 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Moonwalking with Einstein?

Moonwalking with Einstein takes us on the author’s journey towards becoming the USA Memory Champion. Along the way he explains why an extraordinary memory isn’t just available to a select few people but to all of us. The book explores how memory works, why we’re worse at remembering than our ancestors, and explains specific techniques for improving your own memory.

¿Quién debería leer Moonwalking with Einstein?

  • Anyone who can’t remember their spouse’s or best friend’s phone number   
  • Anyone who wants to impress others with their broad knowledge at a cocktail party
  • Anyone who has trouble remembering names

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Skills Libros: What Every BODY is Saying de

What Every BODY is Saying

Joe Navarro
An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People
4.0 (484 ratings)
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¿De qué trata What Every BODY is Saying?

This book is all about the hidden meanings we can find in our body language. Our brains control our body movements without us being conscious of it, and sometimes those movements can be very revealing. This book goes into detail about the ways you can train yourself to become an expert in observing other people’s nonverbal cues and uncovering their meaning.

¿Quién debería leer What Every BODY is Saying?

  • Anyone interested in psychology
  • Anyone who wants to improve his or her observational skills
  • Anyone who wants to get better at understanding people’s true thoughts and intentions

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Skills Libros: Talk Like TED de

Talk Like TED

Carmine Gallo
The Nine Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds
4.5 (517 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Talk Like TED?

In Talk like TED (2014), you’ll learn about presentation strategies used by the world’s most influential public speakers. Author Carmine Gallo analyzed more than 500 TED talks to identify common features that make these talks so influential and appealing.

¿Quién debería leer Talk Like TED?

  • Anyone interested in founding a start-up
  • Anyone interested in giving effective, memorable presentations
  • Anyone who wants to learn how to sell themselves better

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Skills Libros: The Five Elements of Effective Thinking de

The Five Elements of Effective Thinking

Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird
4.2 (182 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Five Elements of Effective Thinking?

With The Five Elements of Effective Thinking, you’ll learn how to think effectively and realize your full potential. Using as an organizing principle the four elements – earth, fire, air and water – the authors explain many techniques for improving the way in which we think. With the addition of a fifth element, change, they demonstrate how adopting the right attitude helps to bring about lasting, positive change.

¿Quién debería leer The Five Elements of Effective Thinking?

  • Anyone who wants to improve their thinking processes
  • Anyone who wants to master a particular subject or skill
  • Anyone wanting to enact a substantial change in their life

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Skills Libros: Wired for Story de

Wired for Story

Lisa Cron
The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
4.4 (176 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Wired for Story?

Wired for Story (2012) takes findings from modern brain science to explain why exactly certain stories suck us in, while others leave us bored and disengaged. By using some fundamental techniques drawn from understanding what makes us tick, writers can craft more compelling stories.

¿Quién debería leer Wired for Story?

  • Anyone interested in writing
  • Anyone interested in brain science
  • Anyone interested in storytelling

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Skills Libros: Thanks for the Feedback de

Thanks for the Feedback

Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen
The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
4.3 (249 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Thanks for the Feedback?

Thanks for the Feedback is about learning from people and experiences, whether at home or at work. It sheds light on different types of feedback and their importance, and how you can take any kind of feedback in a positive, constructive way and use it to better yourself in your career and relationships.

¿Quién debería leer Thanks for the Feedback?

  • Anyone interested in self-development
  • Anyone interested in coaching and managing people
  • Anyone interested in the psychology of giving and receiving feedback

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Skills Libros: What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There de

What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There

Marshall Goldsmith
How Successful People Become Even More Successful!
4.2 (288 ratings)
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¿De qué trata What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There?

Your people skills become increasingly important the further you climb up the ladder of success. What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There (2007) describes some of the bad habits that commonly hold back successful people and explains how to change them.

¿Quién debería leer What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There?

  • Managers wanting to become more successful
  • Anyone who wants to gain respect in the office and improve relationships with coworkers
  • Leaders and executives who are proud of their personality flaws

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Skills Libros: 10 Days to Faster Reading de

10 Days to Faster Reading

The Princeton Language Institute and Abby Marks Beale
Zip Through Books, Magazines, and Newspapers – Understand and Remember Everything You Read
4.4 (601 ratings)
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¿De qué trata 10 Days to Faster Reading?

10 Days to Faster Reading (2001) sets out to help you get through your ever-growing pile of must-read books. By breaking down the mindsets and bad habits that inhibit effective reading and replacing them with highly efficient reading techniques, you’ll be reading faster and retaining more than ever before.

¿Quién debería leer 10 Days to Faster Reading?

  • Anyone who wants to read faster and remember more of what they read
  • Educators looking for new reading strategies for students
  • College students and bibliophiles

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Skills Libros: The New Trading for a Living de

The New Trading for a Living

Dr. Alexander Elder
Psychology, Discipline, Trading Tools and Systems, Risk Control, Trade Management
4.1 (227 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The New Trading for a Living?

The New Trading for a Living (2014) is your complete guide to getting started in trading. These blinks provide a detailed overview of a range of trading methods that will allow you to approach the market with minimum risk.

¿Quién debería leer The New Trading for a Living?

  • Those interested in alternative investment opportunities
  • People studying finance or working in the financial sector
  • Anyone who wants to start trading and earn a living doing it

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Skills Libros: How To Read Literature Like A Professor de

How To Read Literature Like A Professor

Thomas C. Foster
A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
4.1 (284 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How To Read Literature Like A Professor?

How to Read Literature Like a Professor (2003) is an accessible and engaging introduction to literary analysis. With illuminating examples drawn from both classic and contemporary literature, these blinks provide readers with the tools they need to detect deeper meaning in any fictional text.

¿Quién debería leer How To Read Literature Like A Professor?

  • Young readers who want to learn how to interpret literature
  • Anyone who wants to familiarize themselves with basic literary devices
  • Educators seeking support material for teaching literature

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Skills Libros: Reclaiming Conversation de

Reclaiming Conversation

Sherry Turkle
The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
4.1 (104 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Reclaiming Conversation?

Reclaiming Conversation (2015) reflects on how we interact with one another in our increasingly digitized world. Constant interruptions, leaving messages unanswered and lack of interest have all become the norm in a world rife with mobile devices and screens. But is this what we want? And if not, what can we do about it?

¿Quién debería leer Reclaiming Conversation?

  • Anyone who spends a lot of time in front of screens
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Anyone who wants to have more meaningful conversations

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Skills Libros: Now, Discover Your Strengths de

Now, Discover Your Strengths

Marcus Buckingham
How To Develop Your Talents and Those of the People You Manage
4.1 (128 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Now, Discover Your Strengths?

Now, Discover Your Strengths (2004) provides insight into what strengths are, where they come from and why we should focus on them. These blinks outline tips and techniques for detecting natural talents and using them to put yourself or your employees on the path to excellence.

¿Quién debería leer Now, Discover Your Strengths?

  • Anyone looking for ways to discover their hidden talents
  • Anyone who wants to push their boundaries to become more successful
  • Managers interested in capitalizing on their employees’ strengths

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Skills Libros: The Storytelling Animal de

The Storytelling Animal

Jonathan Gottschall
How Stories Make Us Human
4.2 (114 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Storytelling Animal?

The Storytelling Animal (2012) explores humanity’s addiction to stories. It reveals their surprising evolutionary value, and clearly explains the importance – as well as the complications – that stories bring to our lives.

¿Quién debería leer The Storytelling Animal?

  • Anyone who is addicted to good stories
  • Teachers and parents who fear reading and storytelling is going out of style
  • Students of psychology or evolutionary biology

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Skills Libros: Emotions Revealed de

Emotions Revealed

Paul Ekman
Recognizing Faces and Feelings to Improve Communication and Emotional Life
3.7 (62 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Emotions Revealed?

Emotions Revealed (2003) puts emotions under the microscope, revealing where they come from and how to recognize them, whether they’re yours or someone else’s. If you’ve ever wanted to know if someone was being dishonest or trying to deceive you with a friendly smile, these are the blinks for you!

¿Quién debería leer Emotions Revealed?

  • Law enforcement officers who need to recognize the emotions of criminals and victims
  • Therapists and psychologists who want to help patients cope with their emotions
  • Empathetic people who want to connect more effectively with others

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Skills Libros: Words Like Loaded Pistols de

Words Like Loaded Pistols

Sam Leith
Rhetoric from Aristotle to Obama
4.1 (149 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Words Like Loaded Pistols?

Words Like Loaded Pistols (2012) is a guide to identifying rhetoric and using it to your advantage. These blinks use historical, contemporary and everyday examples to show how rhetoric is a part of everything we do, which is why it’s such an essential topic to examine.

¿Quién debería leer Words Like Loaded Pistols?

  • Anyone who wants to better understand the science behind political jargon
  • Students and professionals striving to become better public speakers and writers

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Skills Libros: Dangerous Personalities de

Dangerous Personalities

Joe Navarro
An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful Personalities
4.1 (163 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Dangerous Personalities?

Dangerous Personalities (2014) is a guide to the dark side of the human psyche. It offers a look inside the minds of some of the world’s most dangerous people, exploring the kinds of personalities that have taken the most lives, as well as taken the biggest toll on society. Learn the traits of serial killers and those who wouldn’t think twice about stealing your life savings. Who knows, you might be able to spot trouble before it has a chance to strike.

¿Quién debería leer Dangerous Personalities?

  • Fans of true crime stories
  • Safety conscious people
  • Anyone interested in criminal profiling

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Skills Libros: Learn Better de

Learn Better

Ulrich Boser
Mastering the Skills for Success in Life, Business, and School, or, How to Become an Expert in Just About Anything
4.3 (445 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Learn Better?

Learn Better (2017) upends traditional approaches to learning skills and obtaining knowledge. Learning was once thought to depend entirely on the innate ability and intelligence of the learner. Rote learning was the order of the day. We now know there are much more effective ways to learn. In fact, there are six simple steps to better learning.

¿Quién debería leer Learn Better?

  •  Anybody with learning difficulties
  • Teachers, professors and students
  • Anyone who needs to master a skill

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Skills Libros: Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t de

Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t

Steven Pressfield
Why That Is and What You Can Do About It
4.1 (169 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t?

Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t (2016) is a guide to the ins and out of writing, whether it’s a book, a screenplay or advertising material. Making a living writing isn’t an easy thing to do, especially since the last thing a busy person wants to do is read some poorly written manuscript. But with these helpful tools and the insight of a 30-year veteran of the industry, you can be on your way to writing the kind of captivating work that people love to read.

¿Quién debería leer Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t?

  • Writers of all kinds seeking advice
  • Advertisers in need of inspiration
  • Screenwriters who don’t know which story to tell

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Skills Libros: The Art of Travel de

The Art of Travel

Alain De Botton
4.0 (140 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Art of Travel?

The Art of Travel (2002) is an unorthodox guide to traveling. Unlike conventional travel guides, Alain de Botton’s book is more of a philosophical globe-trotter’s handbook, exploring the reasons behind our urge to discover new places and offering some general tips for making travel more enjoyable.

¿Quién debería leer The Art of Travel?

  • Avid travelers
  • Culture vultures
  • Aspiring authors and freelance journalists eager to work while on the move

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Skills Libros: Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime de

Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime

James O. Pyle and Maryann Karinch
Secrets of Calculated Questioning From a Veteran Interrogator
4.1 (131 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime?

Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime (2014) is a guide to asking questions that will elicit the responses you seek. The authors draw on decades of experience to show that everyone – from teachers to journalists to doctors – can benefit from asking the right questions in the right way.

¿Quién debería leer Find Out Anything From Anyone, Anytime?

  • Journalists, lawyers or anyone whose job involves asking a lot of questions
  • People interested in the sociology of language
  • Those wishing to improve their conversational techniques

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Skills Libros: Adaptability de

Adaptability

Max McKeown
The Art of Winning in an Age of Uncertainty
4.2 (170 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Adaptability?

Adaptability (2012) examines a skill that’s becoming ever more important in today’s fast-paced and highly fickle business environment: the ability to adapt. It’s what makes the difference between successful innovators who go on to thrive and stick-in-the-muds who struggle to survive – or simply go under. Packed with illuminating portraits of both, these blinks analyze adaptability in action everywhere from the golf course to the battlefield and the boardroom.

¿Quién debería leer Adaptability?

  • Entrepreneurs and self-starters
  • Managers and strategists
  • Marketplace Machiavellis

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Skills Libros: Sleep Smarter de

Sleep Smarter

Shawn Stevenson
21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success
4.5 (859 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Sleep Smarter?

Sleep Smarter (2014) is your quickstart manual for improving the quality of your sleep. Drawing from a host of scientific studies and punctuated with practical tips, this accessible guide promises to change the way you think about sleep and give you a better night’s rest, starting tonight.

¿Quién debería leer Sleep Smarter?

  • Productivity enthusiasts who think sleep is a waste of time
  • Insomniacs who need help drifting off
  • Those waking up feeling exhausted

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Skills Libros: Persuasive Copywriting de

Persuasive Copywriting

Andy Maslen
Cut Through the Noise and Communicate With Impact
4.2 (226 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Persuasive Copywriting?

Persuasive Copywriting (2019) is a valuable guide to the world of copywriting, with tips on how to get the attention and keep the interest of customers, as well as generate those all-important sales for your client. Author Andy Maslen takes time-tested techniques that have proven reliable for generations and shows how these are being successfully applied in an online world that’s increasingly focused on content marketing.

¿Quién debería leer Persuasive Copywriting?

  • New and experienced copywriters
  • Marketing and sales professionals
  • Writers eager to engage readers

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Skills Libros: Ultralearning de

Ultralearning

Scott H. Young
Accelerate Your Career, Master Hard Tasks and Outsmart the Competition
4.5 (1278 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Ultralearning?

Ultralearners are ordinary people who can master difficult skills with extraordinary speed. As a result, they achieve tremendous personal success and cultivate a serious professional advantage. But how exactly do they pull it off? In Ultralearning (2019), Scott H. Young analyzes the aggressive, self-directed learning strategies of some of the world’s most successful ultralearners and breaks them down into techniques and strategies that anyone can implement.

¿Quién debería leer Ultralearning?

  • Anyone who’s tried to learn a new skill and become discouraged.
  • Workers who want to extend and upgrade their professional skill sets.
  • Busy people who want to skill up efficiently and effectively.

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Skills Libros: Objections de

Objections

Jeb Blount
The Ultimate Guide for Mastering The Art and Science of Getting Past No
4.4 (150 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Objections?

Objections (2019) explores the secrets behind turning around common sales objections. Drawing on insights from both the business world and psychology, it shows how you can transform even the most reluctant prospect into an eager buyer. 

¿Quién debería leer Objections?

  • Sales people looking to up their game
  • Budding entrepreneurs about to pitch to investors
  • Business buffs seeking fresh insights

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Skills Libros: The 3-Minute Rule de

The 3-Minute Rule

Brant Pinvidic
Say Less to Get More from Any Pitch or Presentation
4.5 (1079 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The 3-Minute Rule?

"By the end of three minutes, your audience will already be leaning yes or no on your proposal. From that point on, you can continue yammering for another 57 minutes, but the die is already cast."

The 3-Minute Rule (2019) is an incisive guide to creating an ultra-concise, ultra-compelling pitch for any idea, product, service or company. Beginning with the provocative thesis that you have only three minutes to persuade a modern audience, it provides you with a blueprint for packing those three minutes with your best possible material. 

¿Quién debería leer The 3-Minute Rule?

  • Business people who need to pitch things in a corporate setting    
  • Creative people who need to pitch things in the entertainment industry 
  • Anyone else who needs to pitch something to someone

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Skills Libros: How to Have Impossible Conversations	 de

How to Have Impossible Conversations

Peter Boghossian and James A. Lindsay
A Very Practical Guide
4.5 (708 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Have Impossible Conversations ?

How to Have Impossible Conversations (2019) is a guide to having frank conversations that don’t end in tears. Philosopher Peter Boghossian and scientist James Lindsay argue that however prickly the topic, we all profit when we air our disagreements – provided we’re out to learn something, not just shout our opponents down. These blinks will explore techniques that facilitate respectful dialogue, from rules of building rapport to the art of convincing your sparring partner to reexamine her assumptions. 

¿Quién debería leer How to Have Impossible Conversations ?

  • Critical thinkers who love a good argument
  • Skeptics intent on dismantling irrational dogmas
  • Quiet rationalists fed up with all the shouting

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Skills Libros: The Storytelling Edge de

The Storytelling Edge

Shane Snow and Joe Lazauskas
How to Transform Your Business, Stop Screaming into the Void, and Make People Love You
4.3 (407 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Storytelling Edge?

The Storytelling Edge (2018) is a study of communication by two content strategists who’ve taken an old Native American proverb to heart – “those who tell the stories run the world.” As Shane Snow and Joe Lazauskas assert, it doesn’t much matter if you’re an individual, a business, or a government: if you want to thrive in today’s world, you need to be able to tell your story as convincingly and fluently as possible.

¿Quién debería leer The Storytelling Edge?

  • Marketing and advertising pros   
  • Brand managers and copywriters
  • Entrepreneurs looking for new ideas

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Skills Libros: How to Decide de

How to Decide

Annie Duke
Simple Tools for Making Better Choices
4.4 (368 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Decide?

How to Decide (2020) investigates the way we make decisions, as well as common types of bias and faulty techniques that afflict them. It teaches you how to identify different types of decisions, and then design practical processes to help slow down or speed up the deliberation process accordingly.

¿Quién debería leer How to Decide?

  • Anyone interested in decision-making strategies
  • People who like psychology
  • Business managers who make big decisions regularly

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Skills Libros: Write Your Book in a Flash de

Write Your Book in a Flash

Dan Janal
The Paint-by-Numbers System to Write the Book of Your Dreams—FAST!
4.6 (118 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Write Your Book in a Flash?

Write Your Book in a Flash (2018) provides a comprehensive roadmap to writing non-fiction business books. By following its clear system, you can create a quality book quickly and effectively, to showcase that you’re a leader in your field.

¿Quién debería leer Write Your Book in a Flash?

  • Thought leaders wanting to share their knowledge
  • Business executives seeking to build their personal brand
  • Non-fiction writers struggling with procrastination

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Skills Libros: The Little Book of Talent de

The Little Book of Talent

Daniel Coyle
52 Tips for Improving Your Skills
4.4 (216 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Little Book of Talent?

The Little Book of Talent (2012) shares tried and tested methods of developing skills from top performers and talent hotbeds around the world. From sports players to musicians, anyone can easily apply these strategies and reach their full potential. 

¿Quién debería leer The Little Book of Talent?

  • People who want to improve their skills and talent
  • Teachers and coaches looking for new methods
  • Anyone curious about talent development

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Skills Libros: The Biggest Bluff de

The Biggest Bluff

Maria Konnikova
How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win
4.1 (230 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Biggest Bluff?

The Biggest Bluff (2020) follows writer Maria Konnikova’s journey to becoming a poker champion under the guidance of Poker Hall of Fame inductee Erik Seidel. Applying her background in psychology to the world of poker, Konnikova reveals the game as a metaphor for life and shares lessons that can be applied on – and off – the tables.

¿Quién debería leer The Biggest Bluff?

  • Game enthusiasts
  • Psychologists
  • Novices who want to master a new skill

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Skills Libros: On Writing Well de

On Writing Well

William Zinsser
The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
4.4 (404 ratings)
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¿De qué trata On Writing Well?

On Writing Well (1976) by William Zinsser is an indispensable guide to the art and craft of nonfiction writing. Adapted from Zinsser’s writing course at Yale University, this handbook introduces the principles of good writing in a warm, accessible way. What’s more, it’s packed with tips, tricks, and tools for polishing prose to perfection.

¿Quién debería leer On Writing Well?

  • Beginner writers who feel intimidated by the blank page
  • Storytellers who want to tame their sentences and sharpen their skills
  • Professionals who know that writing well is non-negotiable

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Skills Libros: The Motivation Code de

The Motivation Code

Todd Henry with Ron Penner, Todd W. Hall and Joshua Miller
Discover the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work
4.4 (184 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Motivation Code?

The Motivation Code (2020) delves into the different types of intrinsic motivation and explores why we behave the way that we do. Packed with insights into our unique desires and needs, these blinks reveal the missing piece of the personality puzzle.

¿Quién debería leer The Motivation Code?

  • Anyone seeking greater self-awareness
  • Team managers looking for fresh insights
  • Pop psychology fans

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Skills Libros: The Power of a Positive No de

The Power of a Positive No

William Ury
How to Say No and Still Get to Yes
4.3 (223 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Power of a Positive No?

In The Power of a Positive No (2007), William Ury dives deep into the power of no. Since no is easily one of the strongest words in any language, people tend to misuse it or are afraid of using it for fear of upsetting someone. The Power of a Positive No tells you exactly how to stand up for yourself and deliver a firm refusal while resisting aggression and maintaining key relationships.

¿Quién debería leer The Power of a Positive No?

  • Chronic people-pleasers and polite folks who struggle to assert themselves
  • Young professionals learning how to navigate workplace disputes
  • Anyone feeling powerless when it comes to establishing firm boundaries

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Skills Libros: Learning to Pray de

Learning to Pray

James Martin
A Guide for Everyone
4.1 (195 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Learning to Pray?

Learning to Pray (2021) unpacks one of the most important yet misunderstood aspects of spiritual life: prayer. What’s the purpose of prayer? How do you pray “correctly?” What should you expect when you pray? These are just some of the questions that often stand between believers and this deeply rewarding practice. And there’s no better way of answering them than by looking back through the different styles and rituals of prayer found in the Christian tradition. 

¿Quién debería leer Learning to Pray?

  • Believers struggling with prayer
  • Agnostics and skeptics with an open mind
  • History buffs

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Skills Libros: Noise de

Noise

Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein
A Flaw in Human Judgment
4.4 (864 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Noise?

Noise (2021) is an exploration into the chaotic and costly role that randomness plays in human judgment. By uncovering the mechanisms behind how our minds and societies work, the authors show how noise – unwanted variability in decisions – is both inescapable and elusive. We can, however, with a few solid strategies, make our judgments less noisy and our world fairer.

¿Quién debería leer Noise?

  • Behavioral economists, psychologists, CEOs, and students
  • Anyone interested in how we make judgments and how those judgments shape society
  • Anyone who cares about accuracy and fairness

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Skills Libros: Bulletproof Problem Solving de

Bulletproof Problem Solving

Charles Conn and Robert McLean
The One Skill That Changes Everything
4.3 (376 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Bulletproof Problem Solving?

Bulletproof Problem Solving (2019) delves into one of the most important yet consistently neglected skills in the modern workplace: creative problem-solving. With many conventional jobs declining around the world, more and more employees are being tasked with tackling open-ended challenges. But you don’t need an advanced degree in statistical analysis to be a great problem solver – you just need the right strategies and a dash of creativity. 

¿Quién debería leer Bulletproof Problem Solving?

  • Strategists and company leaders
  • Creatives and thinkers
  • Analysts and number-crunchers
  • Graduates entering the workforce

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Skills Libros: The Hidden Habits of Genius de

The Hidden Habits of Genius

Craig Wright
Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit – Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness
4.4 (432 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Hidden Habits of Genius?

The Hidden Habits of Genius (2020) is a guide to the traits that set geniuses apart from the rest of us. Drawing on the lives of extraordinary creatives, thinkers, and disruptors from ancient Greece to modern Japan, it traces the factors that make up the complex and fascinating phenomenon that we call “genius.”

¿Quién debería leer The Hidden Habits of Genius?

  • Embryonic geniuses who want to reach their full potential
  • Students of human nature wondering what makes a genius tick
  • All those looking to boost their creative abilities

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Skills Libros: Listen Like You Mean It de

Listen Like You Mean It

Ximena Vengoechea
Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection
4.4 (401 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Listen Like You Mean It?

Listen Like You Mean It (2021) is a friendly, comprehensive guide to deepening relationships through the power of listening. Too often, our conversations with family, friends, and coworkers remain superficial – we talk past each other, refrain from showing vulnerability, or get caught in a tangle of misunderstanding. With tips and scripts taken from the author’s experience as a user researcher, we can improve our listening skills and, in doing so, be heard and understood ourselves.

¿Quién debería leer Listen Like You Mean It?

  • Professionals who want to improve their workplace communication skills
  • The socially awkward
  • Anyone seeking more connection and understanding

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Skills Libros: How to Think More Effectively de

How to Think More Effectively

The School of Life
A guide to greater productivity, insight and creativity
4.4 (1032 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Think More Effectively?

How to Think More Effectively (2020) is a simple guide to improving the way you think. Drawing lessons from sources as diverse as the feeling of envy and the prose of Proust, it lays out the characteristics of effective thoughts – and shows how you can start cultivating them.

¿Quién debería leer How to Think More Effectively?

  • Reflective types who want to up their cognitive game
  • Creatives trying to release their inner potential
  • Anyone who’d like to feel a little bit smarter

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Skills Libros: Lateral Thinking de

Lateral Thinking

Edward de Bono
Creativity Step by Step
4.3 (439 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Lateral Thinking?

Lateral Thinking (1970) explains the important differences between vertical and lateral thinking. It offers techniques on how to strengthen your ability to think creatively – and spark important changes and innovations along the way. It also provides lessons that teachers can use to help young students develop a talent for lateral thinking.

¿Quién debería leer Lateral Thinking?

  • People who want to improve at thinking outside the box
  • Teachers looking for lessons to inspire creative thinking
  • Executives eager for more productive brainstorming sessions

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Skills Libros: Goals de

Goals

Zig Ziglar
How to Get the Most Out of Your Life
4.5 (578 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Goals?

Goals (2019) provides a comprehensive guide to setting goals and achieving them. By learning how to plan, hold yourself accountable, and foster the personal qualities you need to pursue your dreams, you’re more likely to succeed.

¿Quién debería leer Goals?

  • Ambitious dreamers
  • Unconventional individuals trying to reach a breakthrough
  • The chronically busy who still can’t seem to achieve their goals

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Skills Libros: Atlas of the Heart de

Atlas of the Heart

Brené Brown
Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
4.6 (1587 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Atlas of the Heart?

Atlas of the Heart (2021) is a guide to understanding your emotions and learning how to regulate them. Everyone experiences strong emotions, but most people can’t identify what it is they’re feeling, or work out where the feelings come from. Developing your emotional vocabulary will transform your relationship to yourself, and the people around you.

¿Quién debería leer Atlas of the Heart?

  • Curious adventurers interested in exploring their own emotional landscapes
  • Anyone who feels flooded by painful emotions that they can’t understand or control
  • Fans of Brené Brown’s work wanting to learn more about her latest insightful theories of emotion

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Skills Libros: Know Thyself de

Know Thyself

Stephen M. Fleming
The Science of Self-Awareness
4.4 (465 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Know Thyself?

In Know Thyself (2021) cognitive neuroscientist Stephen M. Fleming lays out the basic principles of metacognition – the way we think about what we think. This revealing book shows by understanding of our metacognitive processes, we can turn them to our advantage, to make accurate, informed judgments.

¿Quién debería leer Know Thyself?

  • Psychology buffs 
  • People grappling with difficult decisions
  • Anyone who wants to know more about why they think what they think

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Skills Libros: Smarter Tomorrow de

Smarter Tomorrow

Elizabeth R. Ricker
How 15 Minutes of Neurohacking a Day Can Help You Work Better, Think Faster, and Get More Done
4.1 (839 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Smarter Tomorrow?

Smarter Tomorrow (2021) shows you how to upgrade your brain using a technique called neurohacking. You’ll learn how to improve your memory, creativity, emotional regulation, and what’s known as “executive functioning” through self-testing and experimentation – all backed up with insights from neuroscience.

¿Quién debería leer Smarter Tomorrow?

  • Thinkers looking to improve their cognitive skills
  • Budding neuroscientists and brain nerds
  • Anyone looking to keep up with modern science

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Skills Libros: Own Your Greatness de

Own Your Greatness

Lisa Orbé-Austin & Richard Orbé-Austin
Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life
4.6 (601 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Own Your Greatness?

Own Your Greatness (2020) is a guided workbook for people who constantly feel like imposters. Drawing on Drs. Lisa and Richard Orbé-Austin’s expertise, it helps you identify and overcome the tiggers, habits and thoughts that activate your imposter syndrome, so you can beat self-doubt and succeed in life.

¿Quién debería leer Own Your Greatness?

  • People with a penchant for self-doubt
  • Counselors searching for new strategies
  • Imposter syndrome sufferers ready to take action

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Skills Libros: Mastering Communication at Work de

Mastering Communication at Work

Ethan F. Becker and Jon Wortmann
How to Lead, Manage, and Influence
4.4 (719 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Mastering Communication at Work?

Mastering Communication at Work (revised edition, 2021) is a classic guide on leading in the workplace through strong communication skills. It teaches you how to communicate effectively by understanding your listener’s tendencies and motivations.

¿Quién debería leer Mastering Communication at Work?

  • Managers looking for new communication tactics
  • Employees aiming to make the next step up
  • Executives who want to improve relations with staff

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Skills Libros: Building a Second Brain de

Building a Second Brain

Tiago Forte
A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
4.5 (1247 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Building a Second Brain?

Building a Second Brain (2022) by productivity expert Tiago Forte offers simple, effective, and workable solutions to one of the biggest challenges we face today: information overload. Using four key organizational principles, Forte shows how you can leverage digital tools to create a knowledge storage system as intuitive and efficient as a second brain. 

¿Quién debería leer Building a Second Brain?

  • Knowledge workers whose professional success hinges on information management;
  • Students struggling to synthesize vast amounts of new information;
  • Anyone who wants to boost their calm, creativity, and productivity.

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Skills Libros: Win Every Argument de

Win Every Argument

Mehdi Hasan
The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking
4.2 (829 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Win Every Argument?

Win Every Argument (2023) is a guide to the art of argument by one of the world’s most combative debaters: journalist, anchor, and writer Mehdi Hasan. Drawing on ancient theories of persuasion, neuroscientific theories of cognition, and the rhetorical tricks of contemporary politicians, Hasan reveals the secrets to winning arguments in today’s post-factual world.

¿Quién debería leer Win Every Argument?

  • Natural-born arguers and debaters
  • Anyone interested in the art of persuasion
  • Public speakers and politicos

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Skills Libros: Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager de

Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager

Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, and James Wood
A FranklinCovey Title
4.5 (454 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager?

Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager (2015) examines the phenomenon that so many people face – they’re tasked with managing projects but have no formal training in project management. If you’re in this situation, don’t worry. By learning how to combine inspiring leadership with effective project management, you’re guaranteed to increase the chances of your next project succeeding.

¿Quién debería leer Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager?

  • Employees who have unexpectedly been given the lead on a project
  • Anyone who’s struggled with project management in the past
  • People looking to rock an upcoming or ongoing project

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Skills Libros: Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard de

Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard

Mark Minervini
How to Achieve Super Performance in Stocks in Any Market
4.1 (308 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard?

Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard (2013) is a guide to the SEPA (Specific Entry Point Analysis) investment methodology. It navigates you through managing risk, maximizing profits, and, most importantly, having faith in your own ability. You don’t have to be a professional to get started in the stock market – in fact, your status as a lay investor might actually be your biggest strength. 

¿Quién debería leer Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard?

  • Anyone curious about how to get started in trading
  • Stock market geeks
  • Seasoned wealth managers 

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Skills Libros: Flipnosis de

Flipnosis

Kevin Dutton
The Art of Split-Second Persuasion
4.3 (145 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Flipnosis?

Flipnosis (2010) looks at the role of persuasion in our lives, and the social and biological underpinnings that allow some people to quickly and successfully encourage and convince those around them. By examining the science and looking at real-world master persuaders – from magicians and advertisers to criminals and psychopaths – you too can tap into the art of persuasion.

¿Quién debería leer Flipnosis?

  • Would-be social engineers, looking for a few tricks to improve their influence
  • Free-thinkers who want to make sure that their choices are, in fact, their own
  • Anyone who has been sold something they didn’t want, and were left wondering: What just happened?

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Skills Libros: Master Your Emotions de

Master Your Emotions

Thibaut Meurisse
A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings
4.3 (427 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Master Your Emotions?

Master Your Emotions (2018) offers tips on understanding your emotions and controlling them. Instead of letting your negative emotions control your life, this guide encourages you to build positive instead of negative emotions and take back control of your life.

¿Quién debería leer Master Your Emotions?

  • People going through upsetting life situations such as the loss of a loved one
  • Those trying to cope with difficult coworkers or family members
  • Anyone who struggles with overwhelming emotions

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Skills Libros: Mindreader de

Mindreader

David J. Lieberman
Find Out What People Really Think, What They Really Want, and Who They Really Are
4.5 (965 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Mindreader?

Mindreader (2022) explains how to read and understand people. Written by an FBI instructor and lie-detection expert, it delves deep into how to understand situational subtext, interpret language, and determine whether a person is being honest.

¿Quién debería leer Mindreader?

  • Mixed signal receivers – at work or while dating
  • Those who have trouble reading others
  • Negotiators who want to up their game

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Skills Libros: Exactly What to Say de

Exactly What to Say

Phil M Jones
Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words
4.7 (1297 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Exactly What to Say?

Exactly What to Say (2017) is designed to provide you with the key phrases and words to make your conversations count and bring you success. It contains magic words. Words that are heard and interpreted by the subconscious mind. Words which will help you get the results you want.

¿Quién debería leer Exactly What to Say?

  • Anyone interested in how words can influence others at a subconscious level
  • Success-driven individuals who want to up their game
  • Entrepreneurs who want to get their prospects to say yes more often

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Skills Libros: Decision Making and Problem Solving de

Decision Making and Problem Solving

John Adair
Break Through Barriers and Banish Uncertainty at Work
4.0 (112 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Decision Making and Problem Solving?

Decision Making and Problem Solving (2019) explains decision-making, problem-solving, and creative thinking. It provides instructions for building and improving these skills and explores the importance of these abilities enabling you to expand your practical thinking capacity.

¿Quién debería leer Decision Making and Problem Solving?

  • Business leaders who want to improve their teams’ decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Employees seeking to polish their practical thinking skills
  • Anyone interested in elevating their capacity for creative and critical thinking

64
Skills Libros: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control de

The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control

Katherine Morgan Schafler
A Path to Peace and Power
4.4 (462 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control?

The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control is about understanding your perfectionist traits and making them work for you, not against you. It details different types of perfectionists and explains how all of them can adapt to their perfectionism.

¿Quién debería leer The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control?

  • Those who identify as perfectionists in any area of their lives
  • People interested in understanding perfectionist traits and tendencies
  • Readers who are interested in the mental health field

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Skills Libros: Cues de

Cues

Vanessa Van Edwards
Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
4.5 (633 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Cues?

Cues (2022) is about the signals we send unconsciously and how they affect the way others perceive us. The book is geared toward improving your professional life by managing the cues you send and responding appropriately to the ones you receive. 

¿Quién debería leer Cues?

  • Professionals looking to achieve their goals
  • Those interested in the science of communication
  • People who want to improve their professional relationships

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Skills Libros: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication de

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication

John C. Maxwell
Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message
4.4 (612 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication?

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication (2023) addresses the fear of public speaking. It offers tried-and-true techniques that can transform any beginner or average speaker into a trusted and effective communicator.

¿Quién debería leer The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication?

  • Anyone trying to improve their communication skills
  • Speakers addressing anyone from small groups to stadium crowds
  • Leaders and organizers looking to inspire their teams

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Skills Libros: Successful Time Management de

Successful Time Management

Patrick Forsyth
How to be Organized, Productive and Get Things Done
4.4 (463 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Successful Time Management?

Successful Time Management (2003) is a practical guide containing tools and techniques to improve workflow productivity. It offers time-saving and actionable advice that will help you organize projects, delegate tasks, and select priorities in the workplace.

¿Quién debería leer Successful Time Management?

  • Office workers looking to get ahead
  • Managers who want to increase employee productivity
  • Those struggling with their own time management

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Skills Libros: Read People Like a Book de

Read People Like a Book

Patrick King
How to Analyze, Understand, and Predict People’s Emotions, Thoughts, Intentions, and Behaviors
3.9 (899 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Read People Like a Book?

Read People Like a Book (2020) unravels the complex tapestry of human behavior, guiding readers to decipher verbal and non-verbal signals broadcast by people 24/7. Marrying scholarly wisdom to sly real-world tales, the book presents the art and science of people-reading with both flair and finesse. Dive in, and soon you'll be navigating human interactions like a seasoned anthropologist.

¿Quién debería leer Read People Like a Book?

  • Story seekers eyeing deeper connections
  • Negotiators seeking an edge
  • HR specialists scouting the right talent

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Skills Libros: Python Crash Course de

Python Crash Course

Eric Matthes
A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
3.5 (70 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Python Crash Course?

Python Crash Course (2015) offers a comprehensive journey into the world of Python programming. From building dynamic web applications and engaging games to visualizing data and exploring core programming concepts, it equips learners with the skills to master this versatile language.

¿Quién debería leer Python Crash Course?

  • Aspiring programmers looking to break into the world of coding 
  • Coders and programmers seeking a Python refresher
  • Web designers wanting to design and deploy dynamic, data-driven websites

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Skills Libros: Gap Selling de

Gap Selling

Keenan
Getting the Customer to Yes: How Problem-Centric Selling Increases Sales by Changing Everything You Know About Relationships, Overcoming Objections, Closing and Price
4.1 (121 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata Gap Selling?

Gap Selling (2019) challenges traditional sales techniques that have frustrated generations of salespeople. Dispensing with platitudes, it advocates techniques that create value and establish influence throughout the sales process. Liberating salespeople from the role of order-takers beholden to capricious buyers, it provides a bold new framework for sales success in the modern era. 

¿Quién debería leer Gap Selling?

  • Sales professionals looking to improve their skills and effectiveness
  • Business owners wanting to increase sales and revenue
  • Anyone in a client-facing role aiming to build trust and relationships

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Skills Libros: Future Skills de

Future Skills

Bernard Marr
The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World
3.9 (322 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Future Skills?

Future Skills (2022) outlines 20 core skills that will be essential for success in an increasingly digital world. From digital literacy to social media awareness, these competencies can benefit anyone regardless of career focus or life goals.

¿Quién debería leer Future Skills?

  • Those worried about the AI revolution and its impact on the future of work 
  • Career optimizers seeking practical advice for the next digital age
  • Anyone looking for a competitive edge in an increasingly automated world

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Skills Libros: Clear Thinking de

Clear Thinking

Shane Parrish
Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results
4.0 (365 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Clear Thinking?

Clear Thinking (2023) presents a strategy and tactics to improve your quality of reasoning using a concise synthesis of the insights from thought leaders in business, psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. It begins with teaching how to discern when critical thought is most important and then to manage the factors that most commonly obscure real problems. It then shares tactics to optimally develop and evaluate possible solutions, choose the best one, and take action.

¿Quién debería leer Clear Thinking?

  • Anyone who wants to improve their quality of thinking for better outcomes in life
  • Business leaders seeking effective decision-making strategies
  • People who want to establish better habits

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Skills Libros: How to Win at Chess de

How to Win at Chess

Levy Rozman
The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
3.5 (77 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata How to Win at Chess?

How to Win at Chess (2021) is a comprehensive beginner-oriented guide to the ancient game of chess. Packed with insights into openings, endings, tactics, and strategy, it provides a clear, structured path for players to get to grips with the fundamentals of the game, and build on their skills.

¿Quién debería leer How to Win at Chess?

  • Beginners wanting to learn fundamental chess strategies
  • Chess players aiming to improve their tactics and gameplay
  • Fans of GothamChess’s YouTube channel

74
Skills Libros: Robinson Crusoe de

Robinson Crusoe

Daniel Defoe
3.9 (54 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Robinson Crusoe?

Robinson Crusoe (1719) is a tale of a man who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad. He faces solitude, crafting his survival from his shipwreck’s remains, and encounters cannibals, captives, and mutineers before he is finally rescued.

¿Quién debería leer Robinson Crusoe?

  • Adventure literature lovers
  • Students of English literature
  • Fans of survival stories

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Skills Libros: Critical Thinkers de

Critical Thinkers

Albert Rutherford
Methods for Clear Thinking and Analysis in Everyday Situations from the Greatest Thinkers in History
4.0 (81 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Critical Thinkers?

Critical Thinkers (2018) delves into the techniques and philosophies of some of history's most renowned thinkers. It provides practical strategies for applying their methods to enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills in daily life. As such, it bridges the gap between historical wisdom and contemporary challenges, offering insights into clearer and more effective thinking.

¿Quién debería leer Critical Thinkers?

  • Students looking to enter a field requiring critical analysis and thought
  • Educators who want to incorporate critical thinking skills into their curriculum
  • Lifelong learners interested in improving their thinking skills

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Skills Libros: The Other Significant Others de

The Other Significant Others

Rhaina Cohen
Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center
3.8 (119 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Other Significant Others?

The Other Significant Others (2024) challenges conventional relationship wisdom by inviting us to imagine a life centered around friendship rather than romance. Through compelling stories of platonic partners who have built lives together, this thought-provoking work invites us to re-examine our assumptions about love, commitment, and family.

¿Quién debería leer The Other Significant Others?

  • Readers seeking alternative perspectives on relationships and family structures
  • Friends who want to build a life together
  • Single, widowed, or divorced people searching for meaning, love, and connection

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Skills Libros: Speed Reading de

Speed Reading

Kam Knight
Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour
4.5 (339 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata Speed Reading?

Speed Reading (2018) reveals how to dramatically increase your reading speed without sacrificing comprehension or retention. It delves into your brain’s and eyes’ natural capabilities to process more words in less time and offers practical strategies and exercises beyond mere skimming and scanning. Through innovative techniques, it promises to enhance your reading speed and improve your focus, memory, and understanding.

¿Quién debería leer Speed Reading?

  • Curious minds eager to devour more books
  • Busy professionals aiming to boost their productivity
  • Students looking for a way to improve comprehension and retention

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Skills Libros: Get Better at Anything de

Get Better at Anything

Scott H. Young
12 Maxims for Mastery
4.3 (256 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata Get Better at Anything?

Get Better at Anything (2024) identifies three key factors for effective learning: observing others, practicing extensively, and receiving reliable feedback. Drawing on research and real-life examples, it provides valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their skills.

¿Quién debería leer Get Better at Anything?

  • Anyone who wants to learn something new and doesn’t know where to start
  • Those who have stalled on their learning journey
  • People who feel their skillset is starting to backslide

79
Skills Libros: How to Master the Art of Selling de

How to Master the Art of Selling

Tom Hopkins
Boost Your Sales Skills With Proven Strategies and Techniques
4.2 (81 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata How to Master the Art of Selling?

How to Master the Art of Selling (1979) provides a comprehensive guide to effective selling techniques and strategies. It emphasizes the importance of mastering the basics of selling to achieve success in the profession. 

¿Quién debería leer How to Master the Art of Selling?

  • Aspiring salespeople seeking to learn proven sales techniques
  • Experienced sales professionals wanting to refine their skills
  • Individuals interested in personal and professional growth in sales

80
Skills Libros: The 12 Traits of the Greats de

The 12 Traits of the Greats

Dave Martin
Mastering The Qualities Of Uncommon Achievers
4.1 (263 ratings)
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00:00

¿De qué trata The 12 Traits of the Greats?

The 12 Traits of the Greats (2020) explores twelve key characteristics that are essential for achieving greatness in any field. It distills wisdom from the lives and habits of highly successful individuals, offering practical advice and inspiring stories. By examining traits like vision, passion, and discipline, it provides readers with actionable insights to help them cultivate these qualities in their own lives.

¿Quién debería leer The 12 Traits of the Greats?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking personal and professional growth
  • Business leaders aiming to enhance leadership skills
  • Students looking to develop success-oriented habits

81
Skills Libros: Coach Yourself Confident de

Coach Yourself Confident

Julie Smith
Ditch the self-doubt tax, unlock humble confidence
4.1 (56 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Coach Yourself Confident?

Coach Yourself Confident (2024) delves into the art of building true self-assurance – not through acquiring new traits but by unlocking and nurturing the confidence that already resides within you. It provides practical tools for quieting your inner critic and overcoming “self-doubt tax” while maintaining powerful yet humble confidence that amplifies your potential in both personal and professional arenas.

¿Quién debería leer Coach Yourself Confident?

  • Anyone struggling with self-doubt
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders
  • Personal development enthusiasts

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Skills Libros: The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations de

The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations

Halbert Ward
6 Steps to Winning Without Conflict
4.1 (33 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations?

The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations (2024) covers strategies for navigating workplace conflicts and deals while achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be able to conduct negotiations with integrity and foster successful relationships in all areas of life.

¿Quién debería leer The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations?

  • Business professionals seeking to enhance their negotiation skills 
  • Mediators and coaches looking for effective strategies to handle conflicts 
  • Leaders and managers needing to navigate team dynamics 

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Skills Libros: Active Listening Techniques de

Active Listening Techniques

Nixaly Leonardo
30 Practical Tools to Hone Your Communication Skills
4.1 (47 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Active Listening Techniques?

Active Listening Techniques (2020) focuses on improving communication skills by teaching the art of active listening. It provides practical tools and exercises to help people become more engaged listeners, fostering better understanding and stronger connections in both personal and professional interactions.

¿Quién debería leer Active Listening Techniques?

  • Professionals seeking to improve workplace communication skills
  • Couples interested in strengthening their relationship dynamics
  • Anyone striving to improve their interpersonal communication abilities

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Skills Libros: The Power of Not Thinking de

The Power of Not Thinking

Simon Roberts
How Our Bodies Learn and Why We Should Trust Them
4.0 (182 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Power of Not Thinking?

The Power of Not Thinking (2020) explores the concept of embodied knowledge – information unconsciously stored by our bodies. It explains how this tacit knowledge influences our decision-making and actions across various aspects of life, challenging readers to trust their instincts and physical intelligence.

¿Quién debería leer The Power of Not Thinking?

  • Business leaders navigating complex industries
  • Those who marvel at artists’ and performers’ ability to improvise
  • Anyone interested in the body’s role in cognition

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Skills Libros: Critical Thinking de

Critical Thinking

Richard Paul, Linda Elder
Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life
4.1 (217 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Critical Thinking?

Critical Thinking (2013) explores how to enhance cognitive skills and decision-making abilities using basic principles of thinking. It offers guidance on overcoming cognitive biases, developing more logical reasoning, and applying these skills to all aspects of life, from careers to personal relationships.

¿Quién debería leer Critical Thinking?

  • Professionals looking to improve their analytical and critical thinking skills
  • People wishing to release themselves from conditioned thought patterns and assumptions
  • Anyone seeking to open their mind and broaden their mental horizons

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Skills Libros: Negotiation Made Simple de

Negotiation Made Simple

John Lowry
A Practical Guide for Making Strategic Decisions, Finding Solutions, and Delivering the Best Deal
4.4 (182 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Negotiation Made Simple?

Negotiation Made Simple (2024) is a practical guide to mastering the art of negotiation in both professional and personal contexts. The book outlines five essential skills that anyone can develop to become a more effective negotiator, transforming everyday interactions into opportunities for mutual benefit and long-term success.. 

¿Quién debería leer Negotiation Made Simple?

  • Business professionals negotiating deals, contracts, and partnerships
  • Parents and partners dealing with conflict-resolution and decision-making
  • Anyone navigating complex stakeholder interests and building consensus

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Skills Libros: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci de

How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Michael J. Gelb
Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
4.6 (207 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci?

How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci (1998) introduces seven Da Vincian principles that define genius, drawing on Da Vinci's very own notebooks and masterpieces. These principles, ranging from curiosity to recognizing interconnectedness, provide a framework for approaching life and problem-solving in innovative ways. Through practical exercises and thought-provoking lessons, it empowers individuals to tap into their own inner genius, cultivating skills such as creative thinking, self-expression, and achieving balance between the mind and body.

¿Quién debería leer How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci?

  • Artists and designers seeking to boost creativity through interdisciplinary thinking
  • Managers aiming to foster creative thinking and strategic problem-solving in teams 
  • Anyone focused on self-mastery and balancing mind and body

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Skills Libros: The Art of Witty Banter de

The Art of Witty Banter

Patrick King
Be Clever, Quick, and Magnetic
3.8 (249 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Art of Witty Banter?

The Art of Witty Banter (2018) is about mastering the skill of quick, clever conversation to engage and charm others in social settings. It provides practical strategies for developing wit, confidence, and humor, helping to build rapport and navigate social interactions with ease. Through actionable tips, it teaches you how to think on your feet and keep conversations light, playful, and memorable.

¿Quién debería leer The Art of Witty Banter?

  • Introverts looking to engage more socially with ease
  • Professionals aiming to enhance networking and rapport-building skills
  • Anyone hoping to add humor to everyday conversations

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Skills Libros: Job Moves de

Job Moves

Ethan Bernstein, Michael B Horn, Bob Moesta
9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career
4.1 (37 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Job Moves?

Job Moves (2024) redefines how you approach job changes by putting you in control of your career path. Using a proven nine-step framework, it helps you uncover what truly drives your decisions, test opportunities before committing, and craft a career that aligns with your goals. It’s your guide to making career moves that lead to lasting fulfillment.

¿Quién debería leer Job Moves?

  • Career changers seeking actionable steps for smarter job decisions
  • Professionals aiming to align work with personal growth and priorities
  • Managers interested in understanding employee motivations and career progress patterns

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Skills Libros: The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition de

The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition

Peter Hollins
Advanced Methods to Learn, Remember, and Master New Skills and Information
4.2 (182 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition?

The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition (2019) offers actionable strategies to master new skills efficiently and effectively. It emphasizes breaking down complex information, practicing strategically, and optimizing your environment to accelerate learning and improve performance. Designed for both personal and professional growth, it provides practical insights to help you work smarter, not harder.

¿Quién debería leer The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition?

  • Learners who are improving their skills for personal or professional growth
  • Professionals seeking efficiency and mastery in their fields
  • Anyone committed to lifelong learning

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Skills Libros: Build, Don't Talk de

Build, Don't Talk

Raj Shamani
Things You Wish You Were Taught in School
4.1 (65 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Build, Don't Talk?

Build, Don’t Talk (2022) is a direct, no-nonsense roadmap for anyone wanting to take action rather than simply discuss ideas. It offers practical advice for building your education, business, wealth, legacy, and, ultimately, the life of your dreams. 

¿Quién debería leer Build, Don't Talk?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs 
  • Content creators building their personal brands 
  • Students exploring career possibilities 

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Skills Libros: 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life de

5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life

Bill Eddy
Identifying and Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other High-Conflict Personalities
4.2 (93 ratings)
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¿De qué trata 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life?

5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life (2018) explores high-conflict personalities – those with borderline, narcissistic, paranoid, antisocial, or histrionic traits – who create chaos and harm through volatile emotions, aggression, and blame. It provides actionable advice for protecting yourself, building healthier relationships, and even addressing your own tendencies toward high-conflict behavior.

¿Quién debería leer 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life?

  • Family members who want to manage challenging relationships
  • Managers who need to deal with high-conflict individuals in the workplace
  • Therapists who want to support the victims of high-conflict personalities

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Skills Libros: How to Solve It de

How to Solve It

George Pólya
A New Aspect of Mathematical Method
4.5 (8 ratings)
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¿De qué trata How to Solve It?

How to Solve It (1945) revolutionized mathematical thinking by breaking down complex problem-solving into clear, manageable steps. You'll learn systematic methods for approaching any challenge, from identifying exactly what you're trying to solve to planning your steps and checking your work. These timeless strategies work just as well today for everything from daily decisions to mathematical proofs, making this enduring classic as relevant now as when it was first published.

¿Quién debería leer How to Solve It?

  • Students seeking to improve problem-solving skills
  • Professionals wanting to enhance critical thinking
  • Mathematicians exploring cognitive approaches to problem-solving

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Skills Libros: Don't Say Um de

Don't Say Um

Michael Chad Hoeppner
How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life
4.2 (33 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Don't Say Um?

Don’t Say Um (2025) breaks down outdated ideas about speaking and gives you tools to communicate with clarity, confidence, and ease. Treating speaking as a skill that can be practiced and improved, it’s packed with useful exercises and actionable insights. 

¿Quién debería leer Don't Say Um?

  • Professionals seeking to improve public speaking and communication skills
  • Individuals overcoming anxiety around speaking in high-pressure situations
  • Anyone aiming to communicate more clearly, confidently, and effectively

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Skills Libros: What to Do When You Become the Boss de

What to Do When You Become the Boss

Bob Selden
How New Managers Become Successful Managers
4.4 (61 ratings)
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¿De qué trata What to Do When You Become the Boss?

What to Do When You Become the Boss (2007) offers practical strategies for effectively managing in all directions: upward, downward, and inward. This accessible manual covers essential management skills from team leadership and performance management to decision-making and self-management, serving as both an introduction for new managers and a reference tool for experienced leaders navigating workplace challenges.

¿Quién debería leer What to Do When You Become the Boss?

  • New managers seeking guidance on immediate challenges
  • Aspiring managers ready to demonstrate their management potential
  • Experienced managers who want to brush up their team leadership skills

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Skills Libros: The Ellipsis Manual de

The Ellipsis Manual

Chase Hughes
Analysis and Engineering of Human Behavior
4.1 (10 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Ellipsis Manual?

The Ellipsis Manual (2017) reveals the hidden psychological patterns that influence people's thoughts and behaviors without their awareness. It explores how natural mental processes can be leveraged through systematic frameworks to guide decision-making, and how understanding these techniques can also provide protection against unwanted persuasion. 

¿Quién debería leer The Ellipsis Manual?

  • Professionals in sales, marketing, and negotiation looking to master the principles of psychological influence
  • Individuals who want to better recognize — and defend against — manipulation in media and advertising
  • Anyone seeking to strengthen their critical thinking skills amid today’s constant information overload

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Skills Libros: Reverse the Search de

Reverse the Search

Madeline Mann
How to Turn Job Seeking into Job Shopping
4.2 (6 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Reverse the Search?

Reverse the Search (2025) provides a framework to transform your job hunt from frustrating seeking into strategic shopping. You’ll learn practical steps to define exactly what you want, attract attention from employers, and negotiate offers effectively. Gain the leverage needed to find fulfilling work and leave draining job searches behind.

¿Quién debería leer Reverse the Search?

  • Job seekers exhausted by applications yielding few results or offers
  • Professionals seeking fulfilling work with better pay and negotiation power
  • Strategic individuals wanting a proven system for landing ideal opportunities

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Skills Libros: Read Write Code de

Read Write Code

Jeremy Keeshin
A Friendly Introduction to the World of Coding
4.2 (27 ratings)
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¿De qué trata Read Write Code?

Read Write Code (2021) introduces the fundamentals of computer science and programming in a clear, accessible way for beginners. It covers core concepts like data, algorithms, the internet, and AI, helping readers build confidence in coding and computational thinking so they can better engage with the digital world around them. 

¿Quién debería leer Read Write Code?

  • Anyone curious about learning to code 
  • Students commencing study in computer science 
  • Teachers seeking to introduce key coding concepts 

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Skills Libros: The Complete Guide to Memory de

The Complete Guide to Memory

Richard Restak
The Science of Strengthening Your Mind
4.3 (33 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Complete Guide to Memory?

The Complete Guide to Memory (2022) offers a thorough exploration of how memory functions, how different types of memory are formed, and how brain structure and emotional regulation influence what you remember. It presents a practical framework for improving memory at any age, weaving in real-life strategies and insights into the mind-body connection.

¿Quién debería leer The Complete Guide to Memory?

  • Adults concerned about memory and brain health
  • People seeking better learning and recall strategies
  • Anyone curious about how memory shapes identity and thought

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Skills Libros: The Art of Community de

The Art of Community

Charles Vogl
Seven Principles for Belonging
5.0 (1 ratings)
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¿De qué trata The Art of Community?

The Art of Community (2016) distills seven ancient principles –⁠ Boundary, Initiation, Rituals, Temple, Stories, Symbols, and Inner Rings –⁠ to show how leaders can cultivate belonging in the workplace. It blends three thousand years of history and modern insight to help communities thrive while also providing practical tools to defeat loneliness and build lasting connection.

¿Quién debería leer The Art of Community?

  • Team leaders and managers looking to foster a sense of community and belonging
  • Startup founders and entrepreneurs seeking to build strong internal cultures
  • Anyone interested in community-building and experience design

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What's the best Skills book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard Musicophilia as the ultimate read on Skills.

What are the Top 10 Skills books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks
  • Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
  • The Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto
  • The Psychology of Winning by Denis Waitley
  • The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
  • Linchpin by Seth Godin
  • Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
  • What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro
  • Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo
  • The Five Elements of Effective Thinking by Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird

Who are the top Skills book authors?

When it comes to Skills, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Oliver Sacks
  • Nassim Nicholas Taleb
  • Barbara Minto
  • Denis Waitley
  • Richard Koch

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