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100 world-changing books

From money and business to relationships, health, and mindset — the best ideas that can truly change your life.

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Imagine Scarlett Johansson’s warm tone walking you through Atomic Habits, or Morgan Freeman’s legendary voice summarizing The 7 Habits. Pick a style that inspires you most.

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Our Idea

Why Shortcut Stories?

At Shortcut Stories, we believe learning should be easy, fun, and effortless. In today’s busy world, we know how hard it can be to find time to read all the books you want. But what if learning didn’t take hours out of your day? What if it only took minutes?

Who We Are

We created Shortcut Stories for people like us — curious minds with too little time. Our goal is to make valuable knowledge accessible for everyone, regardless of their schedule. If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, dreamer, or doer, you’re in the right plac

What We Believe

You shouldn’t need hours to gain life-changing lessons. Learning should feel as easy as listening to your favorite podcast. The best ideas should fit in your pocket (or in your ears!).

What is Shortcut Stories?

Shortcut Stories transforms bestselling self-help, business, and finance books into short, podcast-style episodes — voiced by AI versions of speakers you actually enjoy listening to. It’s fast, fun, and effective.

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