Books to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence and Street Smarts

53 女 Female Director, Crack Down on a Series of Major Crime Cases! The Arrogant Zhang DaliUrban676k WordsCompleted 1.2kReads5.8Score137Shelves

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Try these two. Slow heat

55 恒 Hengji Fengjie Xuanyuan DomineeringModern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing 8Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Throughout the history of China, dynasties have risen and fallen like the wind, people have risen and fallen like dust, how many heroes have competed in the world, how many talented people have plotted against all directions, and finally managed to escape unscathed and achieve long-lasting great achievements, they all follow a set of simple mental methods. Later generations observed the affairs of princes, generals, and prime ministers, and condensed them into twenty-eight words, which explained the human heart, interests, conduct, and principles of success: The human heart is sinister and has the worst consequences. A villain, profit comes first. Quiet and arrogant, factual logic. The most important thing is simplicity, let nature take its course. During the turbulent times of the Spring and Autumn Period, when all the kingdoms came together, there was a hermit in the Qi State, named Chensou. He did not serve as a public official or seek fame and fortune, but he observed the world's successes and failures and had a thorough understanding of people's minds. At that time, Duke Huan of Qi dominated the Central Plains, favored Guan Zhong, made the country prosperous and the people strong, and united the nine princes with unparalleled glory. The villains around him were arrogant and cunning. They talked sweetly every day and catered to the emperor's heart in everything. They were full of loyalty, patriotism, benevolence, justice and virtue. Duke Huan of Qi had great trust in him and completely ignored Guan Zhong's last warning to "drive away traitors". Seeing this, Chensou just shook his head and sighed: "The human heart is sinister, and the worst result is the worst." Everyone in the world likes to be listened to and has good advice, and they all believe in superficial warmth, but they don't know that people's hearts are hidden in their own selfish interests, and the opposite is true when all the benefits are exhausted. When you do things as a person, if you don't think about the worst outcome first and don't prepare a way out, you will eventually fall into a desperate situation. Guan Zhong knew this very well, and repeatedly warned Duke Huan before his death, to be on guard against the unpredictability of people's hearts. Unfortunately, Duke Huan only believed in the warmth of the moment, and did not worry about future disasters. In his later years, he was put under house arrest by Yi Ya and Shu Diao, deprived of food and water, and died miserably in the palace. A generation of overlords ended up miserable because they did not consider the worst consequences and were eventually harmed by people's hearts. On the other hand, Duke Wen of Jin, Chong'er, spent nineteen years in exile, experienced the cold eyes of other countries, betrayal by his close associates, and tasted the warmth and warmth of people's hearts. Every step he takes, he must first think of a way out. Whenever he meets someone who takes refuge, he must first guard against betrayal. He never overestimates human nature and never takes chances. It was this sobriety of "thinking about danger first and seeking safety later" that allowed him to survive in desperate situations many times, and finally returned to his country to dominate, firmly establishing himself as the hegemon of the Spring and Autumn Period. Chensou often says that people in the world always judge people by their clothes and words, but they don't know that the villain and the gentleman put their interests first. Confucius traveled around the world to promote benevolence, righteousness and morality, not to deny interests, but to see through: gentlemen seek public interests, while villains seek private interests. Cao Cao never pretended to be false or hypocritical throughout his life. He bluntly said that "everything in the world is for profit." He only hired people according to their talents, regardless of their origins and character. He had clear rewards and punishments and clear interests. Although he was called a traitor, he was able to unify the north and stabilize the people. Those hypocrites who talk about benevolence, justice and morality, claim to be noble, but secretly intrigue and frame loyalties for their own selfish interests. They look like gentlemen, but are actually villains. Zhang Liang assisted Liu Bang and saw through the changes in the interests of the monarch and his ministers. After the world was peaceful, he did not love power or reward, and took the initiative to retreat to the mountains and forests. However, Han Xin, who was a highly accomplished leader, did not understand the balance of interests and "shared hardships and hardships, shared wealth and honor", and eventually died and his family was destroyed. Chensou sighed and said: "You don't have to listen to what a person says, you only need to look at his interests to know whether he is loyal or traitorous, good or evil." In troubled times, rumors spread everywhere and people's minds were impetuous. The monarchs of various countries were often swayed by public opinion and made decisions based on their emotions. They often raised armies and started wars, blindly reformed laws and systems, and eventually the country was destroyed and the family was destroyed. But Chensou always adheres to: calmness, obedience, factual logic. Zhuge Liang lived in seclusion in Longzhong, quietly observing the general trend of the world. He did not follow rumors or act based on assumptions. He did everything based on facts and logic. As soon as he came out of the mountain, he made plans for three parts of the world. He used his troops cautiously throughout his life, never acted rashly or in a hurry. If he is impatient, he will strategize when he is quiet, and if he is active, he will be well-founded. On the other hand, Xiang Yu has an impatient temperament, is irritable and arrogant, acts based on his own whim, does not listen to advice, and does not discern the facts. Zeng Guofan led the troops to quell the chaos. He never believed in rumors or followed the noise of the outside world. He was calm and steady. He was practical in everything and did not engage in vain strategies. He "strengthened the stronghold and fought the war stupidly". He only looked at the facts and followed logic. In the end, he calmed down the war and achieved great achievements. As the saying goes, tranquility leads to smoothness, and arrogance leads to chaos. If the mind is not calm, the mind will be dim, and if the mind is dim, the behavior will be erroneous. Only by abandoning emotions and following the facts can we deal with things without chaos and act without error. Many capable people in later generations always want to use complicated strategies and deceitful means to achieve great things, but things often backfire. Chensou left his last words: The road is simple, let nature take its course. Lao Tzu said, "The beginning of all things is simplicity." Fan Li assisted Gou Jian in destroying Wu. He understood the principle of retirement after success. He was not greedy for power or wealth, but let nature take its course. He sailed across the five lakes and ended up with a happy ending. However, Wen Zhong insisted on staying in the court as an official, bucked the trend, and forced wealth, and ultimately ended up dead. Qin Shihuang unified the world and was eager for quick success and instant benefits. He carried out large-scale construction projects and severe punishments. He violated the law of rest and recuperation and acted forcefully. In the end, he died in his second generation. Liu Bang entered Guanzhong and made three rules. He acted simply, complied with the people's will and let nature take its course, and finally won the world. In all things in the world, the most subtle truth is never complicated and weird, but simple and pure. Don't ask for anything, don't force yourself, don't make troubles, do your best, live up to destiny, keep your heart, follow the rules, do things simply, and be a stable person, so that you can achieve steady and long-term progress. Later Chensou passed away, leaving only these twenty-eight words of motto hidden in a bamboo slip. Thousands of years have passed, dynasties have changed, heroes have risen and fallen, and countless people have repeatedly verified it in successes and failures, and finally understand: these short twenty-eight words are the heart to guard against others, the method of knowing people, the way to live in the world, and the foundation for success. Seeing through people's hearts, preparing a way out, discerning the interests and harms, recognizing others clearly, keeping oneself calmly, obeying the facts, acting simply and complying with the way of heaven are the eternal truths.

56 成 Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Underlying Algorithm of Life Dao Yue Qingchen Who Likes Pentacorn DragonModern Romance9.7M WordsOngoing 2Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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"Succinct and Concise" Practical Toolkit (v1.0) [Positioning]: A "minimum viable product" designed for busy professionals, helping you master the core logic in 3 minutes and internalize the instinct of accurate expression in 21 days. --- 1. Core Algorithm: One-page Quick Start Guide "Succinct and concise" = Value Anchor × Pyramid Structure × Lightning Delivery Step One: Value Anchor (Start in 3 seconds) Before speaking, ask yourself: "What is the sentence he needs to know most at this moment?" Use this sentence as your core conclusion, and compress it within 5 words. · For example: Condensing "We have conducted multiple rounds of optimization of customer A's traffic attraction plan to reduce the cost of acquiring a single customer" to → "The plan reduces costs by 20%". Step 2: Pyramid structure (30 seconds to build) Use the "3×3 universal expression formula" to organize the language and answer three questions: 1. What is it? (Conclusion): State the core result or problem in one sentence. 2. Why? (Data): Use 1-2 most hard-core data to support the conclusion. 3. What then? (Plan): Use 1 sentence to clarify the next action or need. Step 3: Lightning delivery (complete within 1 minute) According to different audiences, select the following hierarchical reporting formula to ensure accurate information hit: Audience level Formula structure Case (Customer A's diversion plan) Senior leadership (decision required) Conclusion → Core data → Final plan "Mr. Wang, customer A's diversion has received 23 inquiries (conclusion), the cost is controlled at 80% of the budget (data), community fission will be launched next week, and the cost is expected to be reduced by another 10% (plan)." Direct leadership (progress required) Conclusion → Core data → Problems and support → Plan "Sister Lin, the effect of customer A's traffic is beyond expectations (conclusion), 23 customers were acquired, and the cost was saved by 20% (data), but the conversion rate is low. You need to coordinate the user portrait data (support). We have prepared an optimization plan (plan)." Cross-department colleagues (need to collaborate) Conclusion → Core data → Synergy points → Common benefits "Brother Li, customer A needs your support in attracting traffic (conclusion). The current conversion rate is 30% (data). We need you to provide user tags (collaboration points). It is expected that the conversion of your product B will also increase by 15% (joint benefits)." --- 2. Emergency arsenal: Second reply technique in high-risk scenarios. When encountering the following scenarios, copy and use directly: 1. When the report is interrupted "The core conclusion is [within 5 words], the key data is [1-2], and the next step is [specific action]. Which part of the details do you need me to add?" 2. When the data does not meet the standards and is questioned "The data for this period did not meet expectations, the core reason is [a certain reason], we have formulated [1, 2, 3] improvement measures, focusing on [the most critical measures], and it is expected to be improved to [target value] within [time]." 3. When synchronized information in the group is afraid of being swiped. [XX matter synchronization] Result: [Explain in 1 sentence] Next step: [Clear action] Required cooperation: [@Relevant person or write "None"] 4. Only 10 seconds of elevator report "Item-Result-Next step" Example: "Customer A - 23 customer acquisition cost savings of 20% - fission cost reduction next week." --- 3. 21-Day "in one sentence" habit development plan Core tasks: It only takes 10 minutes a day to complete the following check-in Week number Core training Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend tasks Week 1 Redundancy Reduction Identify and eliminate 1 filler word (such as "then, that, maybe") □ □ □ □ □ Analyze an excellent report and dismantle its structure Week 2 Core practice Refining a conclusion of ≤5 words for a piece of work □ □ □ □ □ Simulate 1 cross-department collaborative communication Week 3 Cost Capacity Apply the "3×3 formula" once in practice □ □ □ □ □ Complete a comprehensive scenario simulation report [Check-in method] · After completing each day, tick the box and say to yourself: "I am not cutting down information, but refining value." · Review every Sunday and record one "most successful expression of the week." --- 4. Social sharing template (copy and use) When you make progress, you are welcome to share it to inspire more people: Copywriting 1 (Introduction for Beginners): "Unlock the "concise and concise" mentality! Reports no longer need to be interrupted. The core is just three sentences: conclusion + data + plan, which is designed to deal with all kinds of internal friction in communication. # Workplace dry goods # Accurate Expression #Anti-internal friction" Copywriting 2 (Advanced Show Off): "Take 21 days to develop the habit of accurate expression! Now when I report to the leader, he always says it is 'clear and reliable'. This "Express Fat Loss Plan" is really amazing and recommended to all professionals who need efficient communication! #Highefficiency #WORKPLACEMENT PROMOTION" Copywriting 3 (cognitive upgrade): "It turns out that the essence of being concise and concise is not to say less, but to help the other party think less. Using scientific logic to convey the value of goodwill is the highest level of communication. #Cognitiveupgrade #workplacewisdom" --- Suggestions for next action: 1. Take immediate action: save the "One-page Quick Start Guide" on your mobile phone or print it and stick it at your workstation. 2. Trial it tomorrow morning: Try to use the "3×3 Universal Expression Formula" during the morning meeting or the first work communication. 3. Start checking in: From today on, start checking in on the "21-Day Habit Development Plan". Remember, clear expression comes from clear thinking. I wish you will become a master of communication soon!

58 异 Alien Beast Disguise Day: Plan to Clear All Human Cognition Dao Yue Qingchen Who Likes Pentacorn DragonUrban274k WordsOngoing 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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It seems to be stubbornly lighting up one concrete star after another in the boundless abstract night. The light of each star may be weak, but they refuse to be swallowed up by darkness. The starry sky formed by them reflecting each other is defending the simplest truth:

59 沂 A Family by the Yishui River Li XinxinModern Romance540k WordsCompleted 7.7kReads8.7Score735Shelves

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They are all stories with rigorous logic, and there is always one you will like.

62 楼 Queen Loulan, Lord Sanlang in the Palm of Your Hand Wise or FoolishAncient Romance223k WordsOngoing 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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Read this book and be enlightened!

63 到 In Another World, I Use Taoist Arts to Empty My Enemy's Warehouse Ling Ling Qi XuanModern Romance913k WordsCompleted 1kReads5.8Score—Shelves

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To catch ghosts and cultivate immortality, the little heavenly master goes into the city to secretly assist the guerrillas

64 秤 The Balance Is Accurate and the Heart Is Safe: the Cycle of Good and Evil in the Grocery Store Yuan Hong Loves to Eat Delicious Bamboo ShootsModern Romance8k WordsCompleted —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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[Send heart][Send heart][Send heart]

68 破 Breaking Move Mana ConsumptionUrban627k WordsOngoing 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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EQ and IQ online novels

69 现 Alice in the Real World WeiweilanModern Romance589k WordsCompleted 203Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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If you are a girl, I recommend reading this book

70 武 Wu Zetian's Four Mysterious Cases AnonymousHistorical200k WordsCompleted 343Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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These stories are like the warm sun that melts the ice of the heart, cultivation is nourished by empathy, and good luck becomes the gentle echo of the soul🌹

72 邪 The Evil System Is Coming! Attention Mafia Bosses! Blazing Like a SongWModern Romance299k WordsCompleted 105Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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The last one was not good-looking before the ten pictures, but it will be the best after the ten pictures.

75 世 A Brief History of World Trade Wars Zhao TaoHistorical97k WordsCompleted 102Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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Iron salt world/

79 鸿 Hongfei Returns to the South Zizhu Is TipsyAncient Romance80k WordsCompleted —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Great book, I highly recommend it!

83 金 A Journey Through the Martial World in Golden Winds and Jade Dew Ink on the Right HandMartial Arts649k WordsOngoing 1.8kReads8.9Score182Shelves

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Three correct views, many heroines, many hidden lines and many plots

90 动 Move the Bones and Restore the Emotions Chu LinmuModern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 70Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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Revenge slapped in the face

91 复 Revenge Concerto Naturally SimplemindedMystery272k WordsCompleted 573Reads—Score100Shelves

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Is it okay to write a criminal investigation about a professional killer?

93 青 Seeing One's Nature on the Green Mountain: Life Cultivation in the Three Realms Yuan Hong Loves to Eat Delicious Bamboo Shoots10k WordsCompleted 1Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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The world has not forgotten

98 攀 Climb Guanfeng Wenhai ShibeiModern Romance132k WordsCompleted 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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Coming, coming, coming

100 穿 Travel Through the Southern Song Dynasty and Become an Iron Sword Hero Wanli MingyueAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 9Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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A must-read to improve your IQ and EQ! A masterpiece of martial arts in a historical context! The rivers and lakes save the temple, and the ordinary man saves the country! The twenty-three images in the Tuibei diagram predict the five elements and eight trigrams of the Book of Changes. Tao Te Ching, Yi Jin Jing, etc. In troubled times, where does gold, power, beauty, and wealth go? It's all up to you to decide! [Love][love][love][laugh]