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Nina Norman

I'm Nina Norman, a certified book reviewer and editor passionate about exploring the intricacies of literature. My journey in this field is fueled by an innate love for reading, engaging with authors and fellow book enthusiasts to discuss their works, as well as my own critical analysis. I blend these insights to provide thoughtful and constructive reviews and editorial advice for writers and readers alike. Libraries and cozy reading nooks are my sanctuaries, where I often find inspiration for my work. My goal is to offer guidance that resonates with the real-life challenges and joys of the writing and publishing process, helping authors refine their craft and readers discover their next favorite book. You can contact me at [email protected] or follow her on Website | Twitter | Facebook

Why Are My B2B Sales Deals Stalling After the Executive Presentation? Struggling to close despite a perfect pitch? Learn the core principles of CustomerCentric Selling by Michael Bosworth. This guide explains how to move from product features to diagnostic conversations, helping you shorten sales cycles, engage decision-makers, and build internal champions who advocate for your …

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Why Are Your Best Employees Leaving? The Leadership Strategy That Restores Psychological Safety Is your team drained by dysfunction? Learn how Curative Culture moves beyond basic safety to actively heal toxic workplaces. Discover actionable servant leadership strategies that restore dignity, build trust, and drive sustainable high performance today. Don’t just manage the damage—start the healing …

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Can Independent Retailers Actually Compete with Amazon Using Smart Warehouse Automation? Stop losing revenue to inefficient fulfillment. Learn specific strategies from Jeremy Bodenhamer to optimize carrier rates, fix packaging mistakes, and leverage robotics to survive the modern retail era. Ready to turn your warehouse from a costly liability into your strongest competitive advantage? Read the …

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Is the Life of a Scientist Actually More About Creativity Than Just Cold Hard Data? Discover the deeply human side of discovery in this summary of The Shape of Wonder by Alan Lightman. Learn how curiosity, creativity, and resilience drive the scientific mind. Curious to see the world through a scientist’s eyes? Dive into the …

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Why Was the COVID-19 Response Flawed and What Is the Real ‘Big One’ Looming Ahead? Get essential insights from The Big One by Michael T. Osterholm & Mark Olshaker. Understand the critical science of aerosol transmission, why “hygiene theater” failed, and the urgent strategy shifts required to protect your family from future airborne threats. Equip …

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What Simple Daily Habits Help You Protect Your Focus and Find Calm in an Always‑On Life? Struggling to reclaim your attention in a distracted world? Discover practical habits, mindful rituals, and brain-friendly routines to protect your focus and feel calmer every day. Ready to own your attention instead of giving it away to constant pings …

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What Myths About the Founding Fathers Does Michael Harriot Challenge in Black AF History? Explore the un-whitewashed reality of the United States in this summary of Michael Harriot’s Black AF History. Discover how Black Americans drove the national economy, led their own emancipation during the Civil War, and shaped democracy despite centuries of systemic erasure. …

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Am I Just a People Pleaser? How to Stop Fawning and Finally Set Boundaries That Stick Struggling to set boundaries? You might be dealing with fawning, the often-missed fourth trauma response that mimics people-pleasing. Learn how to distinguish toxic appeasement from genuine kindness, understand the roots of complex trauma, and find practical somatic tools to …

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Why is waiting for perfection the main reason you aren’t a millionaire yet? Discover how to transform costly setbacks into wealth with insights from Kim Perell. Learn to ditch perfectionism, hire for substance, and use fear as fuel to build extraordinary success starting today. Ready to stop letting fear dictate your future? Dive into the …

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Is the reported skills gap actually a result of unrealistic employer expectations and low wages? Analyze Peter Cappelli’s research on why the “skills shortage” is often a recruitment failure rather than a talent deficit. Learn how inflated job requirements, rigid screening software, and a lack of on-the-job training create unnecessary barriers for skilled professionals and …

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How Can I Stop Drifting Through Life and Finally Align My Career With My Values? Feeling unfulfilled despite checking all the career boxes? Learn why your “who” matters more than your “what” in this practical guide based on Mike Hayes’s Mission Driven. Get the five essential skills to align your daily choices with your core …

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What Steps Help You Be Free From Fear, Self-Doubt and Start Living With Purpose on Your Own Terms? Discover practical steps to be free from fear, self-doubt, and emotional prisons by using love, clear boundaries, joy, and daily discipline to build real inner freedom and a life aligned with your values. Ready to stop waiting …

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Can Returning to the Office Fix the Hidden Costs of Remote Work for Your Team? Learn how hybrid work can erode collaboration, fuel coffee badging, and what practical steps leaders can take to rebuild a connected, high-performing office where in-person time truly matters. Keep reading to see exactly how to redesign office days, meetings, and …

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How Can Daniel Klein’s Philosophy Notebook Help You Create a Life of Purpose? Struggling to find your purpose? Explore timeless wisdom from Daniel Klein’s analysis of Epicurus, Sartre, and Frankl. Discover why the secret to happiness isn’t finding meaning, but creating it yourself. Ready to stop chasing the future and start appreciating today? Dive into …

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Do you know how to answer “Tell me about yourself” effectively? What is the 10-hour framework for building interview confidence? Stop letting job interview anxiety hold you back. Learn practical strategies to prepare with confidence, answer difficult questions with proven frameworks, and use storytelling to position yourself as the top candidate for the job you …

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Why Are Your Best Employees Quietly Planning to Leave, and What Do They Truly Value in 2025? Feeling the strain of constant workplace change? Discover what the 2024 PwC survey reveals about employee overwhelm, AI adoption, and what it really takes to retain your top talent today. To turn employee fatigue into forward momentum, explore …

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Struggling to make new habits stick? Find out how to finally achieve your goals with these simple steps.​ Unlock the power of small, consistent actions to transform your life. Learn how to build good habits and break bad ones with a proven system that makes success inevitable. Start your journey to a better you today. …

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What’s the Best Way to Persuade Different Personality Types at Work? Struggling to build influence at work? Learn practical strategies to persuade different colleagues, get your ideas noticed, and achieve career success. Find out how to tailor your approach and make a lasting impact. Read on to identify which of the four colleague types you’re …

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From Monogamish to Polyamory: How Do You Choose the Right Relationship Style for You and Your Partner? Explore designer relationships beyond traditional monogamy. Learn about polyamory, open relationships, and the communication skills needed to craft a partnership based on your unique needs and desires. Ready to see what these partnerships look like in practice? Let’s …

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My Dream Marriage Ended in Financial Ruin; Could Your Relationship Be Following the Same Path?​ Discover the chilling first-person account of a marriage to a manipulative sociopath that resulted in emotional devastation and financial ruin. Learn to identify the critical, often ignored, warning signs of emotional and financial abuse, and find out about the path …

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Feeling Overwhelmed and Impatient with Your Kids? How Can You Build More Empathy and Create a Stronger Connection? Struggling with impatience in parenting? Discover 7 therapist-backed steps to build genuine empathy and patience. Learn practical mindfulness and communication techniques to connect with your child and respond calmly. If you are ready to transform moments of …

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Are Pre-Wedding Doubts and Secrets Normal, and How Can You Talk About Them? Feeling the pressure for a perfect wedding? Explore the common fears and secrets that surface during wedding planning and learn why open honesty is the key to building trust for a lasting marriage. Continue reading to understand these common pressures and discover …

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Are You Being Gaslit? 8 Ways a Narcissist Will Avoid Answering Your Questions. Struggling to get a straight answer? Learn the 8 specific tactics, from gaslighting to deflection, that narcissists use to avoid your questions and maintain control. If you are tired of being deflected, dismissed, and manipulated, it’s time to understand their playbook. Read …

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Is the Clutter in Your Home Silently Shaping Your Family’s Future? Discover döstädning, the Swedish art of death cleaning, and learn how decluttering your possessions can reduce stress, create mental clarity, and leave a meaningful legacy for your loved ones. This guide offers practical steps to simplify your life by focusing on what truly matters.​ …

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Is Your Career Feeling More Like a Winding Road Than a Straight Ladder? Feeling like your career is off-track? Explore how embracing an unconventional path can build resilience and redefine leadership success. Learn to navigate professional detours with purpose and turn every twist into a strategic advantage for growth. Ready to transform your professional journey? …

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Can You Stay Ambitious Without Burning Out? How to Redefine Success and Achieve More With Less Stress. Stop confusing activity with achievement. If you’re an ambitious person tired of burnout, it’s time to work smarter, not harder. Learn to manage your energy, focus on single-tasking, and set boundaries to build a more productive and less-stressed …

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What Can Singapore’s Unlikely Survival Story Teach Us About Strategic Leadership? Discover the unsentimental leadership strategies and tough decisions Lee Kuan Yew used to transform Singapore from a vulnerable island into a global economic powerhouse. Learn the core lessons in nation-building from his definitive memoir, From Third World to First. Continue reading to explore the …

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Why Is It So Hard to Be Kind to Yourself? A Neuroscientist Explains How to Rewire Your Brain for Self-Compassion. Start building a healthier, happier life with insights from neuroscience. Learn to manage digital fatigue, practice self-compassion, and turn your brain into your strongest ally. If you’re ready to stop feeling drained and start building …

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Is Being Too Nice at Work Secretly Holding Your Career Back? Tired of being a people-pleaser? Discover how the likeability trap could be diminishing your influence at work. Learn practical strategies to set boundaries, communicate authentically, and transform from an exhausted people-pleaser into a respected leader. If you recognize yourself in these patterns and are …

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Struggling with Burnout from Your To-Do List? What If the Key to Sustainable Success Lies in Working More Humanly? Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to do more? Explore a human-centered productivity model that replaces burnout with balance. Learn how integrating movement, deep thought, and restorative rest into your daily routine can enhance creativity, sharpen focus, …

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Why Is a Curable Disease Like Tuberculosis Still Killing Millions of People? Discover how the history of tuberculosis was shaped by prejudice and why the cure, which has been available for decades, is often withheld by corporate greed and systemic injustice. Learn how activism and solidarity are providing the ultimate cure. To understand the full …

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As a Marketer, How Can You Fight Greenwashing and Drive Real Sustainable Change? Tired of greenwashing and a marketing model that prioritizes profits over the planet? Learn how to shift from outdated practices to a sustainable mindset that builds trust and drives real change for people and the planet. If you’re a marketer ready to …

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How Can You Foster a Strong Company Culture When Your Team Never Meets in Person? Struggling to build a cohesive remote team? Discover 20 creative virtual team-building activities and tools designed to improve morale, empower workers, and create a strong company culture from anywhere. If you’re ready to transform your scattered group of individuals into …

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Why Does Company Culture Feel So Hard to Change, and What Can Leaders Actually Do About It? Struggling to build a high-performance culture? Learn the three simple rules—Aspire, Amplify, and Adapt—to transform your organization, improve alignment, and create a powerful competitive advantage. If you’re ready to stop leaving your organization’s most powerful asset to chance, …

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Beyond Just Setting Goals, What Is the 5-Part Framework for Finding Your True Calling? Ready to transcend the ordinary? Discover Mark Divine’s five mountains of personal development—physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual—and learn the actionable principles for an extraordinary life. If you’re ready to stop living an ordinary life and begin the journey toward extraordinary …

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Beyond Just Setting Goals, What Is the 5-Part Framework for Finding Your True Calling? Ready to transcend the ordinary? Discover Mark Divine’s five mountains of personal development—physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual—and learn the actionable principles for an extraordinary life. If you’re ready to stop living an ordinary life and begin the journey toward extraordinary …

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How Will Nanotechnology and Brain-Computer Interfaces Redefine What It Means to Be Human? Explore Ray Kurzweil’s predictions for the Singularity, when AI surpasses human intelligence. Discover how nanotechnology could redefine aging and what the future of work looks like in a world of superintelligence. The future Kurzweil predicts is arriving faster than we think. If …

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Want to Truly Understand Someone? What Are the 4 Simple Questions That Reveal a Person’s Core Personality? Struggling to read the room and make good business decisions? Discover how to look beyond emotional intelligence and use a 5-trait personality blueprint to accurately understand people, improve team dynamics, and make better hiring choices. If you’re ready …

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Feeling Lost and Exhausted? How to Realign With Your Core Values and Finally Beat Burnout. Combat burnout by understanding its impact on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Discover practical strategies to reclaim your energy, prioritize rest, and align your life with what truly matters. Ready to trade exhaustion for energy? Continue reading to uncover …

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Is Your Company Just Reporting ESG Data, or Are You Building Lasting Business Resilience? Feeling lost in the ESG debate? Learn how to move beyond simple data reporting to build a resilient business mindset that navigates controversy and drives long-term, sustainable growth. If you’re ready to move past the political noise and learn how to …

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