The world’s best ideas — and the books they came from.
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“Losses hurt about twice as much as gains feel good.”
from Thinking, Fast and Slow · Daniel Kahneman
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The books that rewire how you think
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Atomic Habits
Influence
Antifragile
Predictably Irrational
Meditations
Man’s Search for Meaning
The Psychology of Money
Deep Work
Sapiens
Crime and Punishment
Mindset
The Power of Habit
Start With Why
Essentialism
The Obstacle Is the Way
The Black Swan
Grit
Flow
The Paradox of Choice
Thinking in Bets
The Lean Startup
Daring Greatly
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What is Sticky Idea?
Sticky Idea is a free library of 5-minute breakdowns of the best non-fiction books — the single biggest idea from each, written so it actually sticks. Read the idea free; then get the full book on Amazon, or listen to it free on Audible.
No signup, no paywall. We cover timeless classics and modern essentials — from Thinking, Fast and Slow and Atomic Habits to Meditations and Man’s Search for Meaning — organized into themed collections so you always know what to read next.
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How do I get the full book?
Every book has a “Get it on Amazon” link, and most are available to listen to free with an Audible trial. The free summary gives you the core idea; the book gives you the depth.
What books do you cover?
The best non-fiction and timeless classics — Thinking, Fast and Slow, Atomic Habits, Influence, Antifragile, Meditations, Man’s Search for Meaning, Sapiens, The Psychology of Money, Deep Work, Crime and Punishment and more.
How is this different from a normal book summary?
Most summaries dump every chapter. Sticky Idea distils the one idea that changes how you think, in 5 minutes — then points you to the book for the rest.