Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
December 2020

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The Hype Machine: How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Our Economy, and Our Health - and How We Must Adapt 
by Sinan Aral

What it's about: the unintended effects (both positive and negative) of widespread social media use on our selves and our societies, and a look at how things got to this point.

Read it for: the thorough research, which includes a look at the underpinnings of the social media ecosystem; the level-headed handling of polarizing topics like mental health and children's social media usage.
The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias: How to Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams 
by Pamela Fuller and Mark Murphy with Anne Chow

What it is: a straightforward guide for managers to assess the existence and effects of unconscious bias on themselves and their organizations, with advice and tools to help them address it.

Why you should read it: The recommendations are practical and based on the experiences of real people, and will be useful both inside and outside of the workplace.
Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman

What's inside: timeless life advice based on the ancient observations of Stoic philosophers from Seneca to Cicero to Marcus Aurelius, presented in a well-organized, accessible format.

Topics include: the power of character to determine fate; preparing yourself for failure as much as you prepare for success; and the value of self-rule, which is "the greatest empire." 
How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs
by Guy Raz

What it is: an inspiring and candid examination of the journeys of successful business founders and the lessons to take away from their stories.

Don't miss: a look at the importance of partnership in a business environment that tends to lionize individuals instead of appreciating teams.

About the author: Long-time NPR contributor Guy Raz has worked on shows like All Things Considered and TED Radio Hour, in addition to the podcast How I Built This, which he began in 2016.
Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change
by Maggie Smith

What it is: a thoughtful and moving collection of short essays on loss, longing, and using creativity to help with bouncing back after difficult life experiences.

Why you might like it: Although the essays address serious topics like miscarriage and postpartum depression, the book maintains an inspiring tone throughout.

Reviewers say: "Simple yet profound insights and advice to return to in times of confusion or loss" (Kirkus Reviews).
Sweet Dreams
Why We Dream: The Transformative Power of Our Nightly Journey
by Alice Robb

What it is: an accessible exploration of the hows and whys of dreaming; what dreams have to do with wellness; and the past, present, and future of scientific research into the topic.

Don't miss: the author's experiences with her own dreams and her experiments with different popular methods of dream examination.

Reviewers say: author Alice Robb "provides an engaging overview of sleep science and effectively argues for its significance" (Publishers Weekly).
The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
by Arianna Huffington

What it is: an informative book about the science of sleep, the way that our culture views being sleep-deprived as a badge of honor, and the impact this has on our lives.    

Why you might like it:  Following a scary episode of exhaustion, journalist and Huffington Post editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington wrote this informative book about sleep. She describes techniques for getting more rest, targeting different age groups and lifestyles.
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
by Matthew Walker, PhD

What it is: an engaging and conversational attempt to answer the most scientifically elusive question about sleep.

Topics include: how relatively recent our understanding of the mechanics of sleep truly is; what sleep deprivation can do to the mind and body; how modern society's relationship with time makes everyone get less sleep than they need.
The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It
by W. Chris Winter, MD

What it's about: the most common sleep problems and what can be done to manage them by changing your habits around food, exercise, lighting, and time management.

Don't miss: the tips for how people (like shift workers) who might not be able to make radical changes to their sleep habits can modify small things that will still have an impact.
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