Download or read book Outsmart Yourself written by Peter M. Vishton and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shift your attention from outsmarting yourself to the ways people try to outsmart you. This first of a two-part unit on persuasion examines how the "reciprocity effect," apparent expertise, and scarcity are all subtle methods of persuasion. Uncovering these techniques will make you a savvier consumer, negotiator, and more.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You might think talent is ingrained, and that either you have it or you don't. But cognitive research reveals that practice is just as - if not more - important for success in a given task. Discover strategies for how to practice any skill, and how to stick with it until you become an expert.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent decades have seen an explosion of understanding about our brains, and with this new information come some surprising and counterintuitive conclusions about our behavior and decision-making processes. Begin by examining the disconnect between our actions and our consciousness of those actions. Are we as in control of ourselves as we like to think?
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unconscious plays a strong role in developing bad habits. To help you examine and modify your behaviors, Professor Vishton gives you several tips, ranging from the very simple (keep a notebook of your activities) to the complex (employ behavioral psychology). Which of your habits would you most like to change?
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the fray of a negotiation between the "present you" and the "future you." Do you take {dollar}10 today, or wait for {dollar}15 next week? While the answer may seem logically clear, we have a powerful, built-in desire for instant gratification. Learn what you can do today to make decisions you will approve of tomorrow.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continue your study of persuasion with a look at two common techniques in sales: "getting your foot in the door" with a small request and asking for a big, "door in the face" kind of favor - using either as a prelude to what you really want. Whether you are in the business of persuasion or simply want to be better informed, this information is invaluable.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all have a conception of what meditation is - but what actually happens inside your brain? Could it be that meditation built into our evolutionary makeup? And how can regular practice benefit us? Reflect on the answers to these questions and more.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's no doubt that neurons die off and mental decline occurs, but the good news is that we can stave off these ill effects through exercise, new experiences, and more. Delve into the aging brain to see what happens as we get older, and what you can do to mitigate the force of time.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want to be happy, but achieving this state of being is the million-dollar question. In this first look at happiness, find out precisely why money truly doesn't buy happiness. You'll investigate the effects on your brain of earning a higher salary or winning the lottery, and then reflect on the way time is ultimately more valuable for happiness.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humans have a language instinct unlike any other living creature. Explore the exciting world of linguistics and the brain, discovering how language influences our behaviors - even when we are not conscious of it. What you'll learn is that for your physical health and mental well-being, words most certainly matter.
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Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jog your brain into activity - literally. In this fascinating look at the relationship between the body and the mind, you'll learn why forcing yourself to smile has genuine mental benefits, see how physical activity can aid your problem-solving skills, and more. Test yourself at the end to see these theories in action.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wished you could be more creative? From listening to the right music to getting into a creative frame of mind, Professor Vishton offers several practical, easy-to-implement strategies for finding more creative solutions, solving puzzles, and enhancing your mental prowess.
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Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the mysterious realm of sleep. While your body may shut down, your brain performs important, fascinating work to help you be more focused, creative, and productive in your waking life. Here, you'll discover why eight hours of sleep is so crucial. Then you'll consider the role of dreams.
Download or read book Outsmart Yourself Brain Based Strategies to a Better You written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From time to time, procrastination affects us all. Here, you'll discover several evidence-based strategies for reducing procrastination by attacking it at its source. Three tips show you how to be more efficient and effective. Along the way, you'll study the neurochemistry of why we procrastinate - and what makes it so tempting.
