Duh, Scrooge, of course you don't. You make Merry with everyone. That's how Christmas works.
Hi there, it's Nik with the penultimate 4 Minute Read of the year. Can you believe it? Time flies...and so do the ghosts in today's very special Xmas summary. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Here's what's cooking this week:
Need I introduce this book? I think not. It is one of, if not the most well-known Christmas story in the world. First published in 1843, this tale about loneliness, ghosts, and the power of compassion to change our lives has not been out of print in over 180 years. At the time Dickens published it, Christmas was just regaining its standing in Victorian England, and so his story about Ebenezer Scrooge, the rich old miser who thinks Christmas is "humbug," sold 6,000 copies within 5 days. After Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, he receives 3 more visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Since he doesn't like what they show him, perhaps he might have to change his greedy, miserly ways... In this special summary of A Christmas Carol, we'll follow the plot to its inflection points and draw some valuable lessons from an age-old classic! If you want to get into the Christmas spirit while learning some awesome life lessons, read this summary.
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If you dread the Christmas holidays, for example, one reason might very well be that you're simply not fully there for what's happening. If you actually see your grandma falling asleep with a Christmas cookie in your mouth, that's a lot funnier than hearing about it while mindlessly scrolling through your X feed.
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When she had to lie still in bed for several months after a severe concussion, one of the world's most eminent researchers on games invented her own video game in her head. The result was more physical, emotional, and mental resilience — exactly what she needed to endure her struggle and make it through to the other side. Eventually, McGonigal turned what she learned into a simple, 7-step system anyone can use to get stronger, become more resilient, or live a happier life. She called it SuperBetter, and the accompanying book explains how you, too, can benefit from the power of games. If you want to make some changes in your life but don't know where and how to start, let alone stay motivated on the journey, read this summary.
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