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Books: ideas and frameworks explained

A collection of ideas, frameworks and techniques related to Books, explained clearly so they are easy to understand and share.

The Repeated Word Illusion using "I love Paris in the the Springtime" with a repeated "the" set in a pyramid layoutThe Repeated Word IllusionYes Sayers are rewarded by adventure, No Sayers are rewarded by safety — wisdom from Keith JohnstoneYes Sayers are Rewarded by Adventure, No Sayers are Rewarded by SafetyJólabókaflóð (Jolabokaflod) illustration: The Icelandic Christmas book flood with books flooding through a cosy cabin door and other housemates quietly reading near the fire with hot chocolate. Also, JólabókaflóðiðJólabókaflóð3,500 lifetime reads: how many books will you read in a lifetime if you read 1 book a week, 50 books a year3,500 Lifetime readsWhat is Tsundoku meaning and example: the act of collecting books without reading them shown by a person snoozing happily on their bed surrounded by books, books and booksTsundokuImplementation Intentions illustration: A blank ballot paper is shown as the result of vague plan to vote at some point. A completed ballot paper demonstrates how a specific logistical plan on when, where and how they'll get to the polling station got the job done. Implementation intentionsHow to speak plainly illustrated by Owl-speak and Pooh-speak from Winnie-the-PoohHow to speak plainly, by Pooh BearMatch challenge with skills illustration: a chart of skills and challenge shows flow in the center and anxiety and boredom at the edgesMatch challenge with skills for flow at workWhat is the SUCCESS framework for making ideas sticky from the book Made to Stick, highlighting six principles: Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotional, and StoriesMake your idea stickyEat food. Not too much. Mostly plantsThe 4 pillars of too much: too much stuff, too many choices, too much info and too fastThe four pillars of too muchThe knowledge funnel

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