Why Stories Make You Smarter Than Self-Help Books
The dirty secret about non-fiction is that most of it could be a blog post.
They follow a template: introduce a counterintuitive finding, tell three anecdotes that illustrate it, mention some studies (p < 0.05, naturally), provide a framework with a memorable acronym, conclude with actionable advice. Stretch this to 250 pages, add some graphs,... See more
They follow a template: introduce a counterintuitive finding, tell three anecdotes that illustrate it, mention some studies (p < 0.05, naturally), provide a framework with a memorable acronym, conclude with actionable advice. Stretch this to 250 pages, add some graphs,... See more
JA Westenberg • Why Stories Make You Smarter Than Self-Help Books
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